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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.

turrets disease symtems and cause

? I would like to know the symtems and cause of turrets disease. If a child starts clacking his tongue, doing this at anytime of the day or night. Is this a symtem? Would like a response and more information on turrets disease. Thank you Terry

by User avatar Terry

life expectancy for trisomy 21

What can you expect with trisomy 21, in terms of medical care offered to the patient and its effectiveness? What is life with trisomy 21 like, in terms of pain, mental development and other factors? And my last question about trisomy 21 is what the life expectancy is of those born with trisomy 21.

by User avatar shay_153582153582

Autism and Agent Orange

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My son has Autism. His father is a Viet Nam veteran, and was exposed to Agent Orange. I am wondering if anyone has any information regarding whether or not there is a connection between these two. I strongly suspect there is, but typically, the Dept. of Veteran's Affairs isn't being much help....

by User avatar sheilah

How to calm down an autistic kid?

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Hello! I was yesterday at the playground with my children. There was an autistic child playing with them. I always encourage my children to play with children with disorders and I teach them to accept them the way they are. But, an unpleasant situation happened. His mother went to the shop for few...

by User avatar clarie94958631

Dutch Kentucky Syndome

My child has a rare disorder called Dutch Kentucky. I have it too. His mouth opening is small. Dutch Kentucky involves the shortening of the tendons of the feet, hands, and jaw, and shallow hip sockets. I am looking for anyone that I can talk to about it or share some experience….also looking for...

by User avatar alguire42

The first skin patch for children with ADHD approved

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The first skin patch called Daytrana, made by Britain's Shire Pharmaceuticals Group Plc and Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc., was approved to treat the hyperactive children who have troubles taking pills and would make it easier for their parents. The patch will carry the same warnings against use in...

by User avatar Jenny3481

Can't keep a job, People get on my nerves, I end up fighting

I can't seem to hold onto a job very long due to people getting on my nerves and me getting into arguements with everyone. I refuse to be ordered around by someone cause they think they are so high and mighty. People always seem to want to run their mouths, who gives a crap about what they have to...

by User avatar Aggravated92947

Do I have ADHD? I feel my inattentiveness is affecting my school-work

I'm 14 and I'm aware I have almost all the symptoms. I asked my mum about taking me to a GP, but she refused and said I was bored and lazy. A lot of my friends think I have ADHD and so do, and I feel my inattentiveness is affecting my school-work, I also feel like I can't communicate as well as I...

by User avatar yearly chapter

language disorders in children

Hello! I need to hear what causes language disorders in children? My 5 year old son has speech problem and especially has a hard time when it comes to express what he feels-it looks like someone has tightened his tongue I don't now what to think anymore for at the same time he is very shy little...

by User avatar elberta33676

Different types of sleeping disorder?

Hello! My father has problems with sleep apnea. Since he suffers from obesity his doctor recommended a diet and physical activity. Also, he will try a CPAP machine next week. I tried to learn more about his sleep disorder with aim to be able to help him. What Different types of sleeping disorder...

by User avatar emlynne51750