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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.

Too many medications...

My 10 year old step son is diagnosed with ADHD. He's on a pretty hefty cocktail of medications and I'm concerned. He's been on Strattera, Abilify and Wellbutrin and now the doctor has added Adderall to the mix. Am I wrong to think this is a lot of medications. He seems to be zombie-like already...

by User avatar Debranne

Is mental retardation progressive in Aarskog-Scott syndrome?

I heard that mental retardation (if that is the politically correct way of saying this?) is an integral part of the diagnosis of Aarskog-Scott syndrome. I know that growth retardation is progressive in this condition - is it the same for the mental aspect of Aarskog-Scott syndrome? Or how does a...

by User avatar christiano350177236

seperation anxiety

Hello, We have a 9 1/2 year old girl who has tourrets (mild) more OCD behavior and slight ADD at school however shes been doing great almost grew out of the facial and motor tics completely now for almost 6 mths now! Non medicated after using all sorts which really made her worse! Anyway her newest...

by User avatar cb22

Dislation-speech articulation disorder

Can anyone tell me more about Dislation-speech articulation disorder? My four year old son, who is bilingual, has been mispronouncing words and even adding or substituting his own sounds. I find him easy to understand, but I am his mom, so I guess that is not surprising. I do think there is...

by User avatar nikolia1591138686

How are you dealing with your kid with Down syndrome?

I have noticed how hard it is to live with a Down syndrome patient in the same home, since my friend’s brother suffers from that condition. And I guess it is sad to know that a member of your family, no matter what he suffers from, will die long before he should. How are you dealing with your...

by User avatar madelaine44170

Best know therapy for West syndrome?

My son, who suffers from Down's Syndrome, has also additionally been diagnosed with West syndrome. I was wondering if there are any other people who are facing the same situation? Can you share your experiences and tell me what the best therapy is for West syndrome, that they know of? I would be...

by User avatar brennan613145464

Mercury emissions and autism in infants

Hello, my friends. I have heard some interesting ideas recently. I would like to know something more about mercury emissions and how it affects autism in infants. I would appreciate all your replies considering this. It would be great if someone knew to answer me. Thank you for replying to my post.

by User avatar nathanael71557536

Link between no emotions and stutter

Hello, folks. I must admit that my friend’s kid is little strange to me. He seems like he has no emotions at all. And now he has begun stuttering. I wonder if there is any link between these two entities. I hope someone will know to answer me this. Thank you for replying to my post.

by User avatar jaimie69988796

Is there a therapy for stuttering?

Hello! I have notice my son has been having mild stuttering problems for more then three months now. My mother says I should do something about it but my husband thinks this is only a phase in his speech development. If stuttering persists I will visit a speech specialist. Is there a successful...

by User avatar roanna47659295

What can I do to help my stuttering?

Hello! I have been having problems with my speech for few years. It started in my first years of school and it became worse few months ago. My mother says I will overcome it by myself but I don’t think this is possible. What can I do to help my stuttering? Is there some program that can help...

by User avatar ramonda34628