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Sleep-deprivation EEG scheduled for 4 year old girl tomorrow morning- help! started by DesertSunsets (11/22/11 at 9:57am)	That was totally in my plan, however, we heard from the... 11/22/11 at 8:29pm by DesertSunsets	2	83
Saw specialist for adhd and aggression started by shimsheree (11/17/11 at 1:02am)	Reading stories like this makes me smile because I know that... 11/22/11 at 7:39pm by Piglet68	6	179
do you tell strangers about your child's DX when they behave inappropriately? started by Piglet68 (11/7/11 at 4:09pm) 1 2	AAgrippina, I enjoyed hearing your perspective. When I first... 11/22/11 at 7:26pm by Piglet68	28	657
The "snowball" meltdown/discipline (parents of older kids?) started by AAgrippina (11/21/11 at 4:48am)	I just want to say .. right now ... before I even read any... 11/22/11 at 3:23pm by beachcomber	4	131
how do you discipline a bipolar child? started by blessedwithboys (9/8/11 at 2:43pm)	This was child psychiatrist. I read The Explosive Child a... 11/21/11 at 5:12pm by blessedwithboys	17	490
Just got the Autism diagnosis - best resources? started by cristeen (11/18/11 at 2:33pm)	You can incorporate basic principles of play therapy into... 11/20/11 at 6:58pm by Fay	5	178
Hemangiomas started by MrsMike (11/11/11 at 11:03am)	We saw her ped. He wanted her seen right away. He said it's... 11/18/11 at 1:58pm by MrsMike	4	86
Does your child with autism have allergies? Does this sound like an allergy? started by JFTB1177 (11/3/11 at 8:52am)	Thanks! Yeah we have started eliminating wheat. Also I found... 11/18/11 at 10:55am by JFTB1177	4	72
Non-stimulant ADHD meds? started by Heavenly (11/17/11 at 8:26pm)	Wellbutrin, maybe. It's used sometimes for bipolar... 11/18/11 at 8:57am by RiverTam	3	66
GFCF infant formula? started by AJandElijahsmommy (11/15/11 at 5:40pm)	Why do you think your supply is low? The best way to combat... 11/17/11 at 8:28pm by Bokonon	5	67
D-Pan music videos started by emilysmama (11/17/11 at 10:46am)	Forgive me if you already know about this. Yesterday, I... 11/17/11 at 10:46am by emilysmama	0	25
Advocacy resouces in CA? started by sisterannie (11/15/11 at 1:30pm)	Warmline actually has 5 offices in the region, I am not sure... 11/16/11 at 6:50pm by halffull	3	25
Struggling to feel the bond I have with my other kids, with my youngest....what am I missing here? started by DeChRi (11/5/11 at 8:10pm)	Second the reco to get support. A really good therapist could... 11/15/11 at 6:20pm by Erin77	6	186
CHARGE Syndrome??? started by mama2peyton (3/20/09 at 2:59pm)	Hi I want to know the conduct of a junior with15 years old... 11/14/11 at 7:22pm by gloriasimo1963	5	543
GFCF diet and PDD-NOS.... started by LeifnMe (11/2/11 at 8:19pm)	My son, who just turned 8, has been on the GFCF diet for over... 11/14/11 at 5:22pm by peetie	3	129
Seizures and ASD started by mamanoish (11/10/11 at 4:48pm)	isisreturning, I am relieved to say that with ds's mri/cscan,... 11/14/11 at 3:01pm by melissa17s	7	106
Anyone else's child HATE having his/her hair done? started by BeautyforAshes (10/23/11 at 3:57pm)	Both of my kids hate having their hair brushed. The each have... 11/14/11 at 2:25pm by melissa17s	10	174
What questions should I ask the specialist on Tuesday? started by shimsheree (11/13/11 at 11:12pm)	What medication is it? Medications affect everyone... 11/14/11 at 9:13am by Emmeline II	1	41
A Question for all of you with older SN kids.... started by raksmama (10/19/11 at 7:03am)	I agree that it is better on the long run for them to know.... 11/13/11 at 11:25am by raksmama	18	353
Torticollis and hypotonia started by mopac (11/12/11 at 10:29am)	You should continue stretching. Stretch both sides, but do... 11/13/11 at 9:43am by KimPM	3	66
Pacifier and night diapers -- how old is too old? started by DiscoveringMe (11/11/11 at 12:58pm)	Thank you for the input! I think I'll tackle the pacifier... 11/12/11 at 8:53pm by DiscoveringMe	5	188
Anyone have trouble with birthdays? started by DBZ (11/8/11 at 9:49am)	My son used to have more trouble on birthdays when he was... 11/12/11 at 6:51pm by lauren	1	53
What happened at your pediatric neurologist evaluation? possible DX started by Thing1Thing2 (7/23/11 at 11:09am) 1 2	Yes, my DS is similar. He will remember something that... 11/12/11 at 8:31am by Thing1Thing2	26	1,348
Worried about Toddlers first time seeing son intubated started by MommalovesZBnL (11/11/11 at 10:20pm)	So, my son Z hasn't had a surgery that required him to come... 11/11/11 at 10:20pm by MommalovesZBnL	0	46
Whew... ADOS completed! started by Village Mama (11/5/11 at 10:20am)	The Psych told me that we shouldn't need one for the kids... 11/11/11 at 8:28pm by Village Mama	10	173
Speech delay started by Girlprof (11/10/11 at 12:59pm)	I am no expert in any of this. Just in what worked for us... 11/11/11 at 3:50pm by ~cassie	5	100
School progress started by fallenangel811 (11/8/11 at 5:24pm)	Are these letter grades or meets/doesn't meet expectations... 11/9/11 at 6:32am by Emmeline II	2	67
Possibly juvenile diabetes or something else?? started by Catt123 (11/8/11 at 3:16pm)	I would think in the early stages of diabetes it would still... 11/9/11 at 1:21am by LaughingHyena	1	46
possible hyperlexic\autism spectrum started by MyKiddos (10/2/11 at 2:06pm)	Aspects (not all) sound like my son, he is 5.3 years and has... 11/8/11 at 2:39pm by rote	11	295
Should I be concerned? started by mountainmom2011 (11/8/11 at 8:29am)	Have you expressed your concerns to her teacher? I think I... 11/8/11 at 10:56am by QueenOfTheMeadow	3	59
to homeschool or not homeschool a child with Asperger Syndrome started by simplygreen (11/1/11 at 5:59am)	I have home schooled my two kids all along. DD is 9 and we're... 11/7/11 at 5:14pm by Piglet68	12	238
Feeding clinic started by Chrysdrew (11/7/11 at 11:56am)	It seems we may have to take dd who is 2 to the feeding... 11/7/11 at 11:56am by Chrysdrew	0	30
PDD-NOS started by Rana73 (11/6/11 at 1:24am)	We didn't personally experience this problem with Strattera,... 11/7/11 at 4:32am by FarmerBeth	2	80
Encoraging appropiate expressions of feelings started by LaughingHyena (10/26/11 at 2:03am)	It was something I though about a lot with my older child... 11/7/11 at 1:50am by LaughingHyena	12	294
Hating Therapeutic Listening? started by Mittsy (10/29/11 at 9:04am)	My DS also hated it. We worked up to the full hour slowly,... 11/6/11 at 9:23am by pitchfork	4	63
What do you use to help your Aspergers child? started by despratemommy (11/1/11 at 2:46pm)	Occupational therapy has helped my aspie a lot. He also has... 11/5/11 at 8:06pm by Rik-E	6	167
Deaf School ? started by foxsmama (10/10/11 at 9:51pm)	My daughter is now 8 and had a progressive hearing loss. We... 11/5/11 at 2:54pm by fairejour	5	124
It's unfair to drag ADHD kids along in school (nothing you don't already know). started by journeymom (10/27/11 at 10:15am)	absolutely. slow processing speed is the biggest thing that... 11/4/11 at 6:39pm by justmama	15	363
This Was So Awesome, It Was Worth Sharing started by IwannaBanRN (11/3/11 at 5:46am)	Thanks for sharing. 11/3/11 at 7:23am by Imakcerka	1	55
Kids with autism as babies? (update post 19) started by ErinYay (8/12/10 at 11:51pm)	Oh- (is the edit button missing? I've been gone so long from... 11/2/11 at 11:07am by ErinYay	19	1,982
Autism and imaginary friends? started by mamanoish (10/29/11 at 5:38pm)	Thank you so much for the replies! It definitely helps me... 11/1/11 at 5:50am by mamanoish	7	228
Need Perspective, 4 year old with a little OCD, ADHD symptoms, maybe? started by Holiztic (10/27/11 at 5:15pm)	Well, obviously I don't know what ADHD looks like! But I... 10/31/11 at 6:02am by Holiztic	5	161
Fluid needs started by LaurieG (10/22/11 at 10:22am)	I think what your doctor said sounds about right. I have... 10/31/11 at 5:15am by FarmerBeth	1	30
Considering special needs preschool for adhd son? started by shimsheree (10/13/11 at 9:52pm)	Hi! You are doing great things for your son in giving his... 10/30/11 at 7:04pm by sleet76	9	167
selective mutism? started by sarahr (10/28/11 at 12:09pm)	My dd was just diagnosed with selective mutism. I'm not sure... 10/28/11 at 12:09pm by sarahr	0	45
Insight needed started by Imakcerka (10/19/11 at 8:09pm)	Thanks Kim that is very helpful. I didn't fully understand... 10/28/11 at 12:01pm by Imakcerka	8	171
Halloween and your Special family started by beachcomber (10/28/11 at 9:30am)	So, with Halloween approaching, I was wondering if you will... 10/28/11 at 9:30am by beachcomber	0	33
Digestive issues? Tips? started by mrforbes (10/28/11 at 6:54am)	HI, Our DS is 3 was diagnosed with PDD-NOS a couple of months... 10/28/11 at 6:54am by mrforbes	0	26
Struggling with an "Explosive Child" when the health system fails you..... started by momneedshelptoo (10/25/11 at 1:30pm)	That sounds really frustrating. Some additional detail may... 10/26/11 at 9:11am by Roar	3	169
New to SN forum - Prenatal stroke and CP started by laneysprout (1/30/11 at 6:43am)	Hi Cathy, I know how overwhelmed and scared you must be... 10/25/11 at 11:36am by laneysprout	10	823