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9 year old : Behavior Issues and Falling Grades - Asperger's Mentioned

Posted on 4/2/2012

My 9yo son in 3rd grade has always had behavior and socialization problems. Until the 2nd grade these were written off as typical "boy" behavior. In 2nd grade, his teacher suggested I speak to my...

4 year old : discipline for 2 kids who are on the autism spectrum

Posted on 3/7/2012

Help! I have 2 boys on the autism spectrum who are very difficult. How best to discipline them?

8 year old : Too fat?

Posted on 2/18/2012

My friends' 8 yr. old is convinced she's too fat. She's not! Her mom is worried sick about how to handle her or talk to her about this.

5 year old : Is her behavior normal?

Posted on 2/15/2012

Issues at private school(TK): dawdling, listening, following multistep directions. Teacher thinks it may be due to processing disorder. Very sweet and well mannered. Using a chart and room...

5 year old : APD?

Posted on 1/26/2012

My child's teachers have suggested she might have auditory processing disorder. She's already in speech therapy, we think due to chronic ear infections since she was a baby. She's in a private...

2 year old : bipolar disorder?

Posted on 12/21/2011

Our 2 yr. old grandson has always screamed with an ear-splitting scream when things don't go his way or he doesn't like something. He can go from this maddening screaming to laughing to kissing to...

3 year old : Unusually frequent urination, no diabetes

Posted on 11/29/2011

My 3 1/2 yo son is having unusually frequent urination (30-40 x day). It's so frequent I took him to the doctor to rule out diabetes. His doctor said to encourage him to empty his bladder each...

7 year old : Residential hospital treatment add/odd

Posted on 10/24/2011

My 7year old son was diagnosed at 5 add/odd and prescribed focal in and abilfy. He got progressively more aggressive at school and home despite social skills training and state provided parenting...

7 year old : Artificial Dyes and ADHD

Posted on 10/5/2011

What is your opinion about Red Dye #40 in foods and other artificial dyes, and those dyes causing symptoms of ADHD in children?

7 year old : Problems with school-time for a change or simple behavior problem?

Posted on 10/5/2011

Our youngest daughter is 7 and in the 1st grade. She's in SpEd and receives PT and OT thru ESU. She is getting into trouble at school for chewing on crayons and pencils (hers and others), singing,...

12 year old : Asperger's Syndrome

Posted on 8/23/2011

I have a 12 year old nephew who was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome several years ago. From my understanding, this condition has similarities to ADD (he's on that type of med). I know your...

Pre-teen : Conflict with mother about ADHD

Posted on 8/9/2011

My husband and I have been married for 5 years and I have a 13 year old step son and 12 year old daughter that have 'ADHD'. I read your book and believe ADHD to be defined as 'Adults who Don't...

11 year old clothes

Posted on 8/8/2011

Our 11-year-old daughter is obsessed about getting dirty or being wet, to the point where she won't leave the house without carrying a backpack with an extra change of clothes. She used to carry...

12 year old : Child driven to run in circles?

Posted on 7/28/2011

I know your opinion of ADHD, makes sense to me. That being said, please give me a grip on sanity. My daughter (12 yo) seems driven to run in circles. For YEARS now, every day - many times a day,...

8 year old Learning Disabilities

Posted on 7/19/2011

John, we have many of your books and have heard you speak at "Flying Eagles" business conferences. Learning struggles is our issue. At the end of 1st grade my son's teacher and I discussed my...

8 year old : pullng eyelashes

Posted on 7/19/2011

My beloved 8 yr old grandson has decided to pull out all of his beautiful eyelashes; we are so concerned about what might be causing this. He has older parents who love him dearly (52 and 59)and...

7 year old : do i want an aspergers diagnosis?

Posted on 7/18/2011

My 7 year old son scores "Borderline" on the Gilliam Asperger's scale, but he does not have a diagnosis. When he was 5, we resolved his HUGE behavior problems (including hitting and cursing at his...

Teenager : Intellectually Disabled Teen

Posted on 7/5/2011

Our 14 year-old daughter was recently diagnosed "intellectually disabled" as a result of increasing brain damage from seizures she has had since she was 5 years old. Her IQ is 68 - down from 79....

11 year old : Real disoders?

Posted on 7/3/2011

What can you tell me about sensory integration disorder and executive function disorder? Are these sort of catch all terms like ADHD? Our pediatrician has suggested having our 11-year old daughter...

12 year old with ADHD and discipline problems

Posted on 6/27/2011

If a 12 year old boy who's been diagnosed with ADHD crosses established norms for the family, what type of punishment would you reccommend?

Anxiety disorder?

Posted on 6/24/2011

My 11 year daughter was diagnosed in September 2010 by her new pediatrician as having an anxiety disorder. The pediatrician put her on sertralin for depression/anxiety and then because she...

ADD

Posted on 6/16/2011

I am a school psychologist in CA. I am very concerned about the ADD epidemic. One of my biggest 'complaints' I hear from teachers is that 'Johnny' is always off task, not completing his/her work,...

Excessive hand fidgeting

Posted on 4/6/2011

My 5yr. old nephew wiggles his fingers very rapidly in front of his face when he's excited. It could be something as simple as turning a page in a book and seeing a new picture. The other day at...

autism spectrum disorder

Posted on 2/21/2011

My daughter has received special education for speech delay the past several years. She is 8 years old and in second grade. The school recently evaluated her again and believe that she has autism...

What do we do with our lollygagging son?

Posted on 2/10/2011

Our oldest son is in kindergarten and over the course of 3-4 weeks has begun to get reports of "lollygagging" with his schoolwork and how they are "concerned with his lack of focus and getting his...

Interrupting

Posted on 1/27/2011

My 5 yr old son was having problems hitting at school and we implemented the no tolerance policy and when he would hurt a child at school we would go pick him up and he would be in his room for...

ADHD drugs

Posted on 1/22/2011

What are concerns for a seven year old taking Aderall?

Sensory Integration Disorder

Posted on 12/7/2010

My son (I adopted out of foster care) has gotten way worse lately with his behavior in school. he has been out of the garden for over 2 months. Today when I dropped him off, the school said they...

diseasing of america's children

Posted on 12/7/2010

I read this book and agree. Yet, i am baffled by the number of women in my mommy's group who genuinely, passionately hold to the doctors' 'diagnoses' of their "kids on the spectrum." I just wonder...

adopted foster child

Posted on 12/6/2010

I need some serious help. Do you have any coaches in the Annapolis area? Nothing is working and I am about at the end of my rope. Once one obnoxious behavior is dealt with, another takes its...

Your expertise would be helpful!

Posted on 11/5/2010

Would you mind giving me your thoughts about PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention Support), a school program that is in a small percentage of public schools but is increasing in its popularity? ...

Adopted foster child aggressive behavior only in school

Posted on 10/20/2010

I feel I am constantly punishing for behavior I never see. My son (almost 5 yrs old) bullies little girls and passive boys at school. I never see near the intensity of the behavior they describe...

Social problems

Posted on 10/20/2010

My daughter who is now 17 has had a history of social problems. In elementary school she refused to walk in to a room where people were already there because she was afraid of everyone turning to...

An Active Little Boy

Posted on 10/12/2010

Our 4 1/2 year old (first) son is enrolled in the junior kindergarten class at Charlotte Christian. Previously he attended Calvary Child Development, also a faith based pre-school, with little...

Youthful Tendency Disorder

Posted on 10/12/2010

From the ever reputable The Onion - thought you'd enjoy this. Unfortunately, it sounds almost real. Kids with Youthful Tendency...

homeschooling child with adhd

Posted on 10/8/2010

If there is such a thing as ADHD my son has it. When you say that homeschooling is not advised when there are unresolved behavior issues, does that include ADHD(inattentive-some social awkwardness)?

4 YO: tantrums and meltdowns

Posted on 11/3/2008

My son will be 4 in December. He still has tantrums and meltdowns over being told to do anything. He is a very dramatic, emotional kid. I have had people indicate that they feel it may be...

ADD or not

Posted on 10/17/2008

We're in the midst of questioning whether or not our son should go back on meds for ADD. He's "spacing out" during school work, difficulty staying on task. Which book or what suggestions besides...

Foods and behavior

Posted on 8/23/2008

John, I agree with you on the ADD/ADHD thing. No kid in my class when I was in school ever was on any of those sorts of meds. However, back then, kids were eating foods made from scratch and a...

Borderline Personality Disorder

Posted on 8/7/2008

Do you think that BPD is a "real" disease? If so, at what age do you believe it could be diagnosed?

Loud noise - Autism?

Posted on 8/3/2008

I posted earlier today about my 3 and 1/2-year-old son being evaluated regarding speech and tantrums. He also has these tantrums/crying when he is being exposed to loud noises like today during...

2 Year old babbles...autism?

Posted on 7/31/2008

My cousin took her just turned two year old son to be "evaluated" - by whom, I don't know - because he doesn't talk but does babble endlessly and no one can understand him. The "evaluator" told...

13.5 month old with gross motor delays

Posted on 7/21/2008

I know this isn't really a behavioral issue but my son will begin seeing a physical therapist tomorrow for gross motor developmental delays. To say that I'm worried about his future is a massive...

Teen's Depression

Posted on 7/7/2008

My 13 year-old son's psychiatrist has recommended that he live at a long-term Christian living facility for troubled teens because he is suffering from depression (did not go to school for a few...

Sensory Integration Dysfunction in small children

Posted on 7/5/2008

What is Dr. Rosemond's take on Sensory Integration Dysfunction? Does he believe this is a legitimate disorder in children? If so, what are the ramifications of SID? Thank you.

Grandpa wants hyperactivity treated

Posted on 4/23/2008

Took 28 mo daughter to physician yesterday for routine physical required by insurance. My dad today asked what the dr. said to do about her "hyperactivity". While I have occasionally looked at...

NO Meds please!

Posted on 4/22/2008

HI JOHN I HAVE A 8 YEAR OLD BOY WHO IS VERY ACTIVE. HE GETS IN TROUBLE FOR TALKING AND NOT STAYING FOCUSED AT SCHOOL. EVERY DAY THE TEACHER HAS SOMETHING NEGATIVE TO SAY. THEY WOULD LIKE FOR...

ADHD and rewards

Posted on 3/13/2008

Read the homework book twice and read pbtb. love them and using the advice. i'm the micromom who has changed alot. it's been less than a year. 7th grader still not motivated, struggling with c's...

ADD problem at Kindergarten?

Posted on 2/26/2008

My 5 1/2 year old is having trouble in her Kindergarten class. While she is fairly advanced, she is not able to focus in class and often does class assignments incorrectly even though she knows...

autism

Posted on 2/22/2008

John, do you believe that autism is real and exists in certain cases? I know these days everyone and their mother is diagnosed as being on the spectrum, but I'm wondering if you don't believe...

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