Sunday, February 12, 2012

All SharePosts Relating To "symptoms"

Expert_badge Merely Me

Merely Me

(Profile)
Published Writer with an M.Ed in Special Education and Mother

The Child with Multiple Diagnoses

I was first introduced to the concept of one person having multiple diagnoses during my early years in training to become a special education teacher. As part of my early training I volunteered at a psychiatric hospital on a floor where they treated children with multiple disabilities. Some of the children’s charts were so huge and heavy... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Merely Me

Merely Me

(Profile)
Published Writer with an M.Ed in Special Education and Mother

Decision Points: Medicating Your ADHD Child

The decision of whether or not to use medication as part of your child’s treatment plan can be extremely daunting. I don’t know of any parent who makes this choice lightly. There are many worries - primarily how the medication may affect a developing mind. You may be concerned about side effects. You may hear exaggerated stories of... Read moreChevron
posted 02/07/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Eileen Bailey

Aromatherapy and ADHD

The other day I was doing some research on the internet and came across an article in Scientific American which stated that the smell of cookies baking is pro-social. The scent of the cookies prompted people to be more generous and to offer help and assistance more often. While this study was conducted with people that did not know one another,... Read moreChevron
posted 02/02/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Eileen Bailey

ADHD Action Plan for Parents

When you are faced with the possibility of your child having ADHD, you may not know where to turn or what to do. The following action plan can help you sort through all the information you need to know and give you a starting point get your child the help he or she needs.Learn about ADHD. ADHD is not a simple diagnosis. Although there are... Read moreChevron
posted 01/10/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Merely Me

Merely Me

(Profile)
Published Writer with an M.Ed in Special Education and Mother

What is Causing This Behavior?

If you haven’t noticed by now, I usually write on topics that I have experienced firsthand. In my lifetime and especially as a parent I have witnessed seeing a whole lot of behaviors. And when I say behaviors I mean those behaviors which cause frustration and concern for you as a parent and hinder your child’s ability to function and... Read moreChevron

Ask a Question

Get answers from our experts and community members.

Btn_ask_question_med
View all questions (2115) >