Posted on 6/30/2015
I'm hoping for guidance for a 13-year-old with an "Executive Order Dysfunction." Essentially, he has many of the traits of autism, but not enough of them for an ASD diagnosis. A local agency has...
Read MorePosted on 6/9/2015
Hello. Our 11 year daughter has a deep obsession with ticks... the other night she couldmt stop saying "good night I love you " at bedtime and finally broke down crying saying she couldn't...
Read MorePosted on 4/10/2015
We have an 11yo son who still poops his pants. He has other behavior issues for yelling and screaming in the classroom. We thought he was potty trained for urine & BM but looking back I don't...
Read MorePosted on 3/16/2015
Overwhelmed with issues..... Our 8 year old son has verified life threatening (anaphylactic) food allergies to peanuts, wheat, eggs, dairy and others. He was recently was tested by a...
Read MorePosted on 3/15/2015
Overwhelmed with issues..... Our 8 year old son has verified life threatening (anaphylactic) food allergies to peanuts, wheat, eggs, dairy and others. He was recently diagnosed by a psychologist...
Read MorePosted on 10/30/2014
I have a 13 yo daughter who has lost 20 lbs during last 3 mo. Weighs 88 lbs. w/height at 5' 1". She is obsessed with her weight and what she eats. Constantly talks about how much she weighs and...
Read MorePosted on 10/8/2014
I'm sorry to ask more potty training questions as I'm sure you've answered this question multiple times before but unfortunately I can't seem to find the exact question using the search...
Read MorePosted on 9/15/2014
My son was diagnosed with Sensory Integration Disorder - hyposensitive. Is there any validity or credibility to these disorders? It concerns me that every child who is active & misbehaves is now...
Read MorePosted on 8/11/2014
My older son is almost 5 and 1/2 and was diagnosed in May as having high-functioning autism. I've read quite a few of John's books but am having trouble figuring out how to apply his parenting...
Read MorePosted on 8/4/2014
Question My 7-year old son has been diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder, but I am a skeptic. His disobedience and defiance seem to be more of a normal rebellious order than a disorder....
Read MorePosted on 7/11/2014
I have written a number of times beginning in January '14 regarding my 5 year old son wetting his pants. Each time, I was encouraged to stay the course and continue putting him to bed early until...
Read MorePosted on 5/29/2014
What is an appropriate consequence for a(n ADHD) child not getting homework done? Our 11year old child is getting sent to bed early as a consequence for not doing as told or smart-mouthing....
Read MorePosted on 5/11/2014
Do you believe there are any children who actually do have diagnosable behavioral conditions? A year ago, my child was practically non-functional, showing symptoms of OCD, ODD, Aspberger's,...
Read MorePosted on 5/7/2014
My son is 12, he has been on about every ADHD med in the past 6 years. The non-stimulant med would only "help" his behavior/focus for a short time (couple months) before the inattentive and...
Read MorePosted on 5/3/2014
Is there a medication to help FASD children (mine) focus and be more attentive? She is 10 years old and adopted from Russia at age 4. I have no prior medical info I her or birth mother. She's...
Read MorePosted on 3/23/2014
Have you developed any crediible information on the use of "BraniCore Neurofeedback" in working with ADD, ADHD and other "neurological based conditions? i am beginning to see it used in our area...
Read MorePosted on 2/27/2014
I've had a lifelong struggle with picking at my skin (OCD behaviors run rampant on my side of the family). I try not to do it in front of my kids though they might have observed it when I was...
Read MorePosted on 1/22/2014
YES/NO Mom Sorry to keep asking about the same situation. My daughters teacher said an interesting thing yesterday. She said my daughters issue is a movement issue not a discipline issue. ...
Read MorePosted on 10/8/2013
My five year old stepson is acting up in kindergarten. Nothing out of the ordinary for a 5 year old boy, but it needs to be addresssed. We are taking away privileges at our house, but his mother...
Read MorePosted on 8/22/2013
Our 15-year-old daughter told us that she has been feeling depressed over the past 6 months and admitted she cut herself once. However, she shows no outward symptoms of depression, such as...
Read MorePosted on 7/25/2013
My grandson has been diagnosed with this condition. Do you have any advice on how we can deal with his outbursts? I know your general approach, but is there something specific to this condition...
Read MorePosted on 6/28/2013
My 6 year old son had rough kindergarten year. Daily pick up was filled with stories about how he won't stay in seat, won't follow class rules, reacts strongly when frustrated by class work,...
Read MorePosted on 6/6/2013
My son just turned 10 and has just completed 4th grade. We have been told he is impulsive, unfocused, etc. at school. My husband and I just realized that his teachers have been talking to us in...
Read MorePosted on 3/19/2013
My daughter has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and has been recommended for treatment. My husband and I recognize that she needs help managing her anxiety, but we don't want to...
Read MorePosted on 12/18/2012
Our daughter (3rd child, baby) is exhibiting OCD type behavior. She is a type A personality and has always been neat and tidy. In the last few weeks, her personality and behavior has changed. She...
Read MorePosted on 11/26/2012
I have asked before about ADD, but am concerned after speaking to my son's teacher today. He is very distracted in class, even when trying to read one on one with her. He talks too much in class....
Read MorePosted on 10/8/2012
My 11 year old son has just been diagnosed with ADD. His mother has custody and seems joyful he now has a diagnosis. I am not. Her problems are solved. My "grandma discipline" will soon become...
Read MorePosted on 9/18/2012
My cousin and her family were here recently. Her son, 4 1/2, has been getting worse behavior wise for the past year. This time around, he punched my 6 year old hard in the back, threw a box fan at...
Read MorePosted on 7/5/2012
My son can't seem to focus. He doesn't really pay attention in classes (like swimming) and can't stop moving around when I am teaching him to read or write. He looks everywhere, makes noise, kicks...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted on 3/7/2012
Help! I have 2 boys on the autism spectrum who are very difficult. How best to discipline them?
Read MorePosted 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.
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted 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?
Read MorePosted 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,...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted 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,...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted 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....
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted 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?
Read MorePosted 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...
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