Special Needs

Tree nut allergy

feeds@yuku.com (ack26) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:52:29 GMT

So, after seeking a second opinion, I guess it is official - dd has an allergy to walnuts and must avoid all tree nuts. DD hates nuts, so avoiding the obvious nuts shouldn't be too bad. However, dd is very angry. She doesn't want anyone to know and doesn't want an epipen. (Both, obviously,are necessary.) I suppose I have to contact the school tomorrow and start filling prescriptions and filling out forms. I am at a loss as to how to make this easier for dd.

Links to Posts about Special Needs and Choice

feeds@yuku.com (denpratt) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:05:30 GMT

In consideration of readers who do not like to read about macro issues, or who become angered by any suggestion that more centralized government control of parents and children may not always be the answer, this topic will simply point to any posts that discuss the possibility of providing special needs children better education via shifting power away from government bureaucrats and to the parents. The interested reader may then follow the links to those posts.

Please discuss...

Omega-3

feeds@yuku.com (momof2) — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:20:01 GMT

Does anyone use omega-3 supplements for their children? If so any partucular brand, omegabrite, nordic natural, carlson's, etc? Thanks.

How Does Your Engine Run

feeds@yuku.com (Purplecow7) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:35:20 GMT

I just bought the program called. "How Does Your Engine Run" The Alert Program for Self-Regulation by Mary Sue Williams and Sherry Shellenberger. As I read it (it may take awhile) I will provide high lights about the program. This is about helping your child with Sensory Integration Issues

The Alert Program Goals:
Teach children, parent and teachers how to recognize arousal states as they relate to attention, learning, and behavior
Help children...

The Positives of ADHD

feeds@yuku.com (sharonr899) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:07:30 GMT

Here's a link to a NY Times story on Michael Phelps that talks about his ADHD.

"I said, maybe he's bored," Ms. Phelps recalled saying to his teacher. "Her comment to me - 'Oh, he's not gifted.' I told her I didn't say that, and she didn't like that much. I was a...

auditory processing or other hearing issues

feeds@yuku.com (browniegirl1) — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:07:36 GMT

I am wondering if anyone here is dealing with auditory processing or other hearing issues of a more complex nature. DS7.5, between 6 and 7 years of age, failed the basic 4-tone hearing test at the ped's numerous times. However, he would miss different tones in different ears each time, missing one tone the 1st time and a different tone the 2nd time. They said he was compliant. Eventually he passed. They thus decided there was no reason for a referral.

After seeing my 3 yr...

Working Memory the new I.Q.?

feeds@yuku.com (Tiare1975) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:55:19 GMT

Here is a link to an MSNBC article, titled Faulty memory may explain kids' bad grades.

Dysgraphia

feeds@yuku.com (Tiare1975) — Wed, 30 May 2007 14:15:12 GMT

Anyone have experience with a learning disorder called Dysgraphia? I read this article and thought, OMG, that sounds so much like Jonah! He is an advanced learner in all ways except written expression. No matter how much tutoring I give at home, his writing skills (handwriting as well as content/conventions) always lag behind those of his classmates. I...

Insight about Woodcock Johnson tests?

feeds@yuku.com (bree1970) — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:47:14 GMT

Does anyone have any information about interpreting results of the Woodcock Johnson III Educational Achievement tests? DS had to take this test as part of the Child Study Team's evaluation, and although they have given their interpretation and recommendation, I am interested in additional and/or independent interpretation of the results. I have a close friend who is a child psychologist in private practice but she is away at the moment...

Thanks for your help.

Haven't been around in a long while-ADD diagnosis

feeds@yuku.com (misser 1) — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:00 GMT

But my oldest (13.11) has really struggled academically. I thought AS'ing was the only way to help him because I have resisted any type of *diagnosis* and medication.

We had a core evaluation that really suggested ADD, and I went to the pediatrician-who recommended we see a neurologist. Two neurologists later (mom is a stickler for diagnosis' what can I say!) I am told to just give the ADD diagnosis a fair shot. Boy is taking Adderall now, as well as getting an IEP for 'study skills'...

Temp: Article on Autism/Gifted etc

feeds@yuku.com (Ann in KY) — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 10:34:07 GMT

Thought this was an interesting article.

www.washingtonpost.com/wp...01785.html

Article: ADHD cases linked to lead, smoking

feeds@yuku.com (captuhura) — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 21:17:14 GMT

here is the link to an article on ADHD and link to smoking and lead.

Inclusion classrooms

feeds@yuku.com (ack26) — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 22:59:02 GMT

I am sorry if this overlaps with other posts..

Emily has been assigned to an inclusion model classroom.
We got a nice little note home from the principal, "Your child will be part of an "inclusion model" classroom, which allows for children of all ability levels to work together. The inclusion model consists of two certified teachers, one general education and one special education. The class is heterogeneously mixed which includes students of all levels and...

Oral Fixations?

feeds@yuku.com (SgtAmi) — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 12:57:21 GMT

M is going through a phase of licking EVERYTHING

She has licked:
The calculater she was working with
Walls at public places
The Floor
Almost any toy she has in her hands -even if it's not hers

This is the child I can not get to try most foods!

Any suggestions of how to get her to not do this. I am worried about germs (and I have talked to her about germs)

Ami
Parents aren't interested in justice - they want QUIET! -Bill Cosby

Directory: Special Needs Forum

feeds@yuku.com (latenight1) — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 23:56:34 GMT

General
How to request SN evaluation?
IEPs
Dealing with the school re...

IEP for Autism spectrum

feeds@yuku.com (SgtAmi) — Thu, 18 May 2006 21:31:30 GMT

Accomodations

Spring Fever and DSI

feeds@yuku.com (SgtAmi) — Fri, 05 May 2006 20:39:36 GMT

specialchildren.about.com...gfever.htm

I just thought I would share this with you since many of us have kids with some sensory issues.

I was talking with a friend who has autistic children about H's recent regression in behavior. She said it was not uncommon for behavior to become more of issue in children with sensory issues during the...

HEARTWARMING: Jason McElwain

feeds@yuku.com (SgtAmi) — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 10:58:15 GMT

This almost brought me to tears so I had to share.

Jason McElwain -Austic Basketball Player

The video

How your school approaches special needs students

feeds@yuku.com (innmom) — Tue, 04 Oct 2005 18:13:44 GMT

DS9 received the following letter, titled Understanding Friends, as part of his homework.

"Tomorrow we are going to be part of a presentation given by _____, lead Behavioral interventionist of the __________, to learn about autism. We are going to be educated about autism and how it relates to the classroom environment and us, as classmates. [autistic boy's mom] is totally open and fully aware of the openess of our discussions. She encourages open communication with questions, so...

Speech hesitation

feeds@yuku.com (denpratt) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 09:48:51 GMT

This topic is a splinter from Speech Therapy. It discusses speech hesitation issues.