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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.

Is it possible that autistic children have social skills?

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Hello! My new neighbor has a child who is autistic. I think she is around ten years old. I noticed she has no friend at all. I think she would like to spend some time with other children. Her mother takes her to special school but I think this is not enough. Since I have three children I am thinking...

by User avatar cammi147558376

Can autistic child take care of a dog?

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Hello! I have a friend who has an autistic child. She was desperate when the doctors told her the diagnosis two years ago. Now, I can say she is very happy although her life is very difficult. We all like her son very much since he is so sweet little boy. Tomorrow is his birthday and I am thinking...

by User avatar charmion42423

At what age can children be diagnosed with autism?

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Hello! My brother has a son who is one year old. He behaves differently from his other children. He doesn’t speak even the simplest words such as “mum” or “pa”. Sometimes he looks like he is not interested what is going on around him. Since my brother has four small...

by User avatar minetta88156033

My baby is autistic

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Hello! I need help. I have a six month old baby and I think he is autistic. He sleeps most of the day and I heard that this is the first symptom of autism. His reactions are slow and sometimes he looks at me but when I smile at him he doesn’t smile back. I feel terrible. What should I do?

by User avatar jacqueline85256029

Can autistic children have some mental impairment?

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Hello! My friend has just found out that her sister’s child was diagnosed autism. She is very depressed because of it. I don’t know much about this disorder but I think that there are many things that can be done to improve the life of children with autism. My friend says that autism is...

by User avatar krystalle152554685

What are the ups and downs of living with autistic kid?

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Hello! My brother has a son who appeared completely normal before his age of two. Then he suddenly regressed and lost language skills. We notice he doesn’t respond to eye contact or smiles any more and he pull and holds his hand over ears when he hears the slightest noise. His diagnosis was...

by User avatar auguste51507

Working with autistic children

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Hello! I am Mary and I am fourteen. A family with an autistic child has moved to my neighborhood. The child is always alone and has no friends at all. I plan to go and meet her since I am very interested in working with autistic children. Is there some special program fro such children or anything...

by User avatar anjanette141956031

What happends when autism isn't treated?

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Hello! There is a family in my street with an autistic child. The boy is often in the garden and I have noticed that he isn’t going anywhere. It seems they are not interested in his treatment. I think he needs some kind of therapy and socialization. What happends when autism isn't treated?

by User avatar modestine47653849

What medications shoul autistic children use?

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Hello! My friend has a child who is autistic. Since he is her only child this is very difficult for her. She is still learning how to deal with his disorder. Her doctor talked with her about possible treatment options. He recommends a combination of drugs and behavioral therapy. What medications...

by User avatar Guest

What's an autistic kid like?

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Hello! I am Mary and I am seventeen. I have a cousin who has a month old baby. I went to see her yesterday and the baby looks strange. She has been sleeping all the time and she woke up just for few minutes and then fallen asleep again. I think he also has a head that is too big. I am afraid that he...

by User avatar alethea32640