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Childhood Disorders

Child mental health issues include Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Asperger's Disorder, Autistic Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, childhood eating disorders, dyslexia, learning disorders, mental retardation, stuttering and depression. Discuss these any any other child mental health issues here.

MMR vaccine and autism?

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Hello, I would like to know if there is a possibility that MMR vaccine might cause autism in a child. I mean, a friend’s child has been progressing just fine until the MMR vaccine. And even though everyone says that it is impossible for reaction like that to happen, my friend is sure it is...

by User avatar krista126272679

ADHD To medicate or not to medicate....

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I have had my 10 year old son on medication for ADHD and he has been on it for 11 months. I have noticed some subtle and not so subtle side effects such as tics and quick to get mad now, headaches and frequent stomachaches, moodiness. My child's school doesn't seem to care. They only want him...

by User avatar Guest

Natural Foods to Beat ADHD Symptoms

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Both of my children are suffering from ADHD. We have tried with all prescribed medication but those have not helped as we have expected. My husband wants us to try with some natural foods to beat ADHD. He has heard some stories about fine effects of this kind of curing. Do you have some knowledge...

by User avatar marquita35718

Is agression common in ADHD patients?

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My son was diagnosed with ADHD. Beside, we put him recently in kindergarden. Since that time he becomes more aggressive than he was before. My question: is aggression common in ADHD patients? I also want to know how should I deal with it, should he be taking some medications? Should he go to...

by User avatar legra45877

Anyone used chelation therapy for Autism?

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My brother’s child is autistic and he heard that chelation therapy may be helpful for Autism. He’s thinking to try it but his son's doctor doesn’t recommend it at all. I know that some people tried this therapy and that it was pretty useful. Now he doesn’t know what to do....

by User avatar andy123564754

Can autistic persons live normally in the society?

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Hello! I have a friend who has an autistic brother. He is very kind person but completely incapable to take care of himself. It is so sad. I am thinking who will take care of him when his parents die. Maybe he will be placed in some kind of group home. Can autistic persons live normally in the...

by User avatar barbie183960291

What are best therapies for autism?

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Hello! I have recently found out that my friend’s child is autistic. I can’t say I know much about this disorder but I try to do my best to help them. I know autism can’t be cured but I know that symptoms can be improved by good therapy. What are best therapies for autism?

by User avatar jerrilyn36137

Is it true that autistic children tend to have larger head?

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Hello! My sister has a six month old baby. It is her first child and we are all very happy about it. I still don’t have any children and I really adore her baby. But, I am afraid to talk with my sister about my concerns. I think the baby has a larger head then normal. Also, she doesn’t...

by User avatar moreen51107

Are boys liker to be autistic than girls?

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Hello! My sister has a daughter who is autistic. She is not the first autistic child in our family since we have a brother who is autistic too. It is probably something in our genes. When I take my sister’s daughter to her special-needs school I notice that there aren’t many girls....

by User avatar letty103058378

Can autistic children use computer?

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Hello! I have a cousin who is autistic. He will come in a visit in two weeks. I haven’t seen him for few years and I really don’t know if his disorder has become more severe then before. I hope his condition is improved. My mother has bought me a new computer and I am thinking about...

by User avatar therese101360289