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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.

life expectancy for people with learning disabilities

Hi, folks. My best friend’s kid has been diagnosed with learning disability. I really don’t know what this means exactly. I would like to know what life expectancy is for people who have learning disabilities. All your replies considering this topic will be more than appreciated. Thanks...

by User avatar byrann1836151185

22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome causing cognitive regression?

I am hoping that there are other people here who have children with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. I'd like top hear from you have experience with cognitive regression, which is caused by 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. At what age does this set in and are there any possibilities for delay? Any comments are...

by User avatar eddie_155173155173

Where's Your Head At? - website resourse to tackle mental health issues

There are loads of great websites out there that can help those tackling a mental health issue or disorder. This site aims to provide information and advice for children and young adults but also dedicates areas on the site for those caring for someone else and who may not know how to cope. It is...

by User avatar Emmy_137305

how do u know when a child has been taught to lie about a parent.

how do u know when a child has been taught to lie about a parent. my autistic grandchild has made some terrible accusations about his father, (my son) and we feel he is being brainwashed by his mother and stepfather

by User avatar Guest

Parents opposed to treating ADD

I talked with some parent whose children suffer from ADD/ ADHD and many of them are unsure of whether or not they should give their children medicines to treat their ADD/ADHD. I mean they are not sure why they are opposed to it but they just don't feel it is the right thing to do. What are...

by User avatar Guest

anger management with children

Hi, I have problem with my 5 year old son, when something isn’t as he wishes, he becomes mad, stays aside and search for extra attention in pleasing his wishes. Sometimes, he gets anger attacks, it worries me seriously so, in the end I follow his wishes. Are there any methods to teach him not to...

by User avatar kass1051

Hyperkinetic disorder, how is it manifested?

How is ADHD, hyperkinetic disorder manifested? We have two kids, age 7 and 9, and the younger one is a real trouble. He cannot calm down, school is a complete mess, and his concentration is very poor. Could this be ADHD? Is there anything we can do before going to a doctor? How serious is that...

by User avatar gertrud14187253

Never took anything for my ADD, beginning to wonder if i should TRY something

Hi, My son was diagnosed with ADHD 11 years ago (then 6 yrs old). The psychologist at that time recommended that I should also be tested and I was told that I do indeed have ADD. Upon the doctor's recommendation I placed my son on Ritalin, after 1 month he complained so passionately that he felt as...

by User avatar Cindy_Lou

Is Asperger syndrome same thing as autism?

What can you tell me about Asperger syndrome? Is that the same thing as autism? A friend’s kid has been diagnosed with this illness, but as far as I can tell, he seems quite normal to me. So, what is the problem then? I would like to help my friend, but I am not sure how or if I can do it at...

by User avatar belia49645

childhood communication disorders-is there any help???

Childhood communication disorders-is there any help??? I work as a teacher in elementary school, mostly with 8-year-old children. I am very surprised with the fact that there are many kids with communication disorders such as hearing or speech problems. Is there a way to prevent that? It is hard to...

by User avatar kathye43634