Comments for Stars 4 Kidz http://www.stars4kidz.com Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:20:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on How many of you have a female child with ADHD? by kc_warpaint http://www.stars4kidz.com/adhd/how-many-of-you-have-a-female-child-with-adhd/comment-page-1#comment-160 kc_warpaint Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:20:59 +0000 http://stars4kidz.com/adhd/how-many-of-you-have-a-female-child-with-adhd#comment-160 I've wondered all night about how to answer your question. By now, I'm sure you have a list of horror stories as long as your arm, but the diagnosis of ADD/ADHD doesn't suddenly turn your child into something evil. I have lived around this condition for almost 30 years. Both of my brothers were diagnosed as "hyperactive", long before the moniker of "ADD/ADHD" was put on the condition, and both of my step-daughters are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. My suggestion to you is to talk with your child's doctor about what ADD/ADHD means for your child and your family. If he/she can't answer your questions, then find a counselor/therapist that works with ADD/ADHD children. Read books and research this condition and the treatments available. Join a support group for parents dealing with ADD/ADHD. Above everything else, remember to love your child even though she is being "difficult".<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.chadd.org/ I’ve wondered all night about how to answer your question. By now, I’m sure you have a list of horror stories as long as your arm, but the diagnosis of ADD/ADHD doesn’t suddenly turn your child into something evil.

I have lived around this condition for almost 30 years. Both of my brothers were diagnosed as "hyperactive", long before the moniker of "ADD/ADHD" was put on the condition, and both of my step-daughters are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.

My suggestion to you is to talk with your child’s doctor about what ADD/ADHD means for your child and your family. If he/she can’t answer your questions, then find a counselor/therapist that works with ADD/ADHD children. Read books and research this condition and the treatments available. Join a support group for parents dealing with ADD/ADHD. Above everything else, remember to love your child even though she is being "difficult".
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]]> Comment on How many of you have a female child with ADHD? by Miranda W http://www.stars4kidz.com/adhd/how-many-of-you-have-a-female-child-with-adhd/comment-page-1#comment-159 Miranda W Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:40:59 +0000 http://stars4kidz.com/adhd/how-many-of-you-have-a-female-child-with-adhd#comment-159 my little sister has ADHD and RAD. RAD is the not listenning and throwing fits, like she is still testing mom at the age of eleven. When she throws her fits, let her go to her room until she is done, then have go play out saide for the exercise. It's hard with ADHD, plus the medication ay not be fit yet. My mom had to go through a lot of different doses to get her kids to function. One dose was too much, the other wasn't enough, just kind of strengthen a time release if you're able to.<br><b>References : </b><br> my little sister has ADHD and RAD. RAD is the not listenning and throwing fits, like she is still testing mom at the age of eleven. When she throws her fits, let her go to her room until she is done, then have go play out saide for the exercise. It’s hard with ADHD, plus the medication ay not be fit yet. My mom had to go through a lot of different doses to get her kids to function. One dose was too much, the other wasn’t enough, just kind of strengthen a time release if you’re able to.
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]]> Comment on How many of you have a female child with ADHD? by mmd http://www.stars4kidz.com/adhd/how-many-of-you-have-a-female-child-with-adhd/comment-page-1#comment-158 mmd Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:28:59 +0000 http://stars4kidz.com/adhd/how-many-of-you-have-a-female-child-with-adhd#comment-158 I have one caution. Do NOT lable her. I've seen too many wave their ADD banner as an excuse to fail. Don't make this the center of her life....because it isn't.<br><b>References : </b><br> I have one caution.

Do NOT lable her.

I’ve seen too many wave their ADD banner as an excuse to fail.

Don’t make this the center of her life….because it isn’t.
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]]> Comment on How many of you have a female child with ADHD? by rachel http://www.stars4kidz.com/adhd/how-many-of-you-have-a-female-child-with-adhd/comment-page-1#comment-157 rachel Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:45:59 +0000 http://stars4kidz.com/adhd/how-many-of-you-have-a-female-child-with-adhd#comment-157 best thing would be to get in touch with you local ADHD support group for coping strategies<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www2.fhs.usyd.edu.au/arow/adhd/links.htm best thing would be to get in touch with you local ADHD support group for coping strategies
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]]> Comment on Is it possible to get dyslexia suddenly at 20 years of age? by Adavis http://www.stars4kidz.com/dyslexia/is-it-possible-to-get-dyslexia-suddenly-at-20-years-of-age/comment-page-1#comment-169 Adavis Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:27:59 +0000 http://stars4kidz.com/dyslexia/is-it-possible-to-get-dyslexia-suddenly-at-20-years-of-age#comment-169 While it's true that you can't "get" a learning disability like dyslexia since they are something you are born with, it is possible that you were never diagnosed. I would say the chances of this are even higher if you went to a public school, since they may not have a large enough learning services staff to find minor cases. All US colleges have a learning services department that should be able to evaluate you and get an accurate diagnosis if you do have a learning disability, and if you do have one, offer you tips to manage it, and any accomodations that the school may offer. While I don't have dyslexia I have been through the various systems due to ADHD which was never diagnosed since I got good grades in grade/high school, so I know from experience that this kind of thing can be missed, even if it has an impact on you. Good Luck!<br><b>References : </b><br> While it’s true that you can’t "get" a learning disability like dyslexia since they are something you are born with, it is possible that you were never diagnosed. I would say the chances of this are even higher if you went to a public school, since they may not have a large enough learning services staff to find minor cases. All US colleges have a learning services department that should be able to evaluate you and get an accurate diagnosis if you do have a learning disability, and if you do have one, offer you tips to manage it, and any accomodations that the school may offer. While I don’t have dyslexia I have been through the various systems due to ADHD which was never diagnosed since I got good grades in grade/high school, so I know from experience that this kind of thing can be missed, even if it has an impact on you. Good Luck!
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]]> Comment on How many of you have a female child with ADHD? by torskie http://www.stars4kidz.com/adhd/how-many-of-you-have-a-female-child-with-adhd/comment-page-1#comment-156 torskie Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:08:59 +0000 http://stars4kidz.com/adhd/how-many-of-you-have-a-female-child-with-adhd#comment-156 Is it related to puberty? Like PMS? She would be starting with the hormones. My son had this and the medicine was wonderous. He only needed it for a few years and is doing fine now. Your mileage may vary, but good luck.<br><b>References : </b><br> Is it related to puberty? Like PMS? She would be starting with the hormones.

My son had this and the medicine was wonderous. He only needed it for a few years and is doing fine now. Your mileage may vary, but good luck.
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]]> Comment on How would you go about getting an Autism diagnosis for a young adult? by Madame X http://www.stars4kidz.com/autism/how-would-you-go-about-getting-an-autism-diagnosis-for-a-young-adult/comment-page-1#comment-167 Madame X Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:51:59 +0000 http://stars4kidz.com/autism/how-would-you-go-about-getting-an-autism-diagnosis-for-a-young-adult#comment-167 Is he interested in being evaluated? As an adult, this will need to be his choice. Besides that, this is difficult to answer as it wasn't mentioned whether he has insurance or not. If he does, the first step would be to obtain a list of mental health providers who do evaluations from the insurance company. If he has managed care, you'd need a referral from his primary care physician. If he does not have insurance, you'll need to do some research on mental health clinics in the area. He's still under 21, so if you can locate something like a Child Development Clinic, they would be able to evaluate and diagnose. Some avenues to look into for a clinic would be local hospitals and universities. Googling is also a great resource. Just google your city/state and autism diagnosis, treatment, etc. Just know that without insurance, these evaluations can be expensive. good luck!<br><b>References : </b><br> Is he interested in being evaluated? As an adult, this will need to be his choice. Besides that, this is difficult to answer as it wasn’t mentioned whether he has insurance or not. If he does, the first step would be to obtain a list of mental health providers who do evaluations from the insurance company. If he has managed care, you’d need a referral from his primary care physician.

If he does not have insurance, you’ll need to do some research on mental health clinics in the area. He’s still under 21, so if you can locate something like a Child Development Clinic, they would be able to evaluate and diagnose. Some avenues to look into for a clinic would be local hospitals and universities. Googling is also a great resource. Just google your city/state and autism diagnosis, treatment, etc. Just know that without insurance, these evaluations can be expensive.

good luck!
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]]> Comment on How many of you have a female child with ADHD? by whyy_nottt http://www.stars4kidz.com/adhd/how-many-of-you-have-a-female-child-with-adhd/comment-page-1#comment-155 whyy_nottt Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:50:59 +0000 http://stars4kidz.com/adhd/how-many-of-you-have-a-female-child-with-adhd#comment-155 I am a martial arts instructor in the ATA and we deal with many children that have ADD. We help them learn to control themselves, and have discipline. It is by far one of the best programs for this. I know of one boy who was actually taken off his medication after becoming a black belt. ATA, or another martial arts program would really benefit your child i promise. www.ataonline.com<br><b>References : </b><br> I am a martial arts instructor in the ATA and we deal with many children that have ADD. We help them learn to control themselves, and have discipline. It is by far one of the best programs for this. I know of one boy who was actually taken off his medication after becoming a black belt. ATA, or another martial arts program would really benefit your child i promise. http://www.ataonline.com
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]]> Comment on Is it possible to get dyslexia suddenly at 20 years of age? by Whatever... http://www.stars4kidz.com/dyslexia/is-it-possible-to-get-dyslexia-suddenly-at-20-years-of-age/comment-page-1#comment-168 Whatever... Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:43:59 +0000 http://stars4kidz.com/dyslexia/is-it-possible-to-get-dyslexia-suddenly-at-20-years-of-age#comment-168 hah hah! Dyslexia is something your born with; it's like a special wiring in your brain. Dyslexic is a word to describe difficulties with written language, organization and short term memory, and is usually diagnosed within a childhood - although for me, it took until I was 11 for my school to finally get there act together. You cannot stop and start dyslexia, it's for life. I think that maybe you struggle to understand things from a book because you are auditory learner, meaning that you learn best through listening to the teacher.<br><b>References : </b><br>I'm dyslexic ;] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auditory_learning hah hah!
Dyslexia is something your born with; it’s like a special wiring in your brain. Dyslexic is a word to describe difficulties with written language, organization and short term memory, and is usually diagnosed within a childhood – although for me, it took until I was 11 for my school to finally get there act together. You cannot stop and start dyslexia, it’s for life.
I think that maybe you struggle to understand things from a book because you are auditory learner, meaning that you learn best through listening to the teacher.
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I’m dyslexic ;]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auditory_learning

]]> Comment on How many of you have a female child with ADHD? by stormwarnfm http://www.stars4kidz.com/adhd/how-many-of-you-have-a-female-child-with-adhd/comment-page-1#comment-154 stormwarnfm Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:38:59 +0000 http://stars4kidz.com/adhd/how-many-of-you-have-a-female-child-with-adhd#comment-154 Increase her exercise...chances are she's pretty sedentary, right? There are studies being done by some physician (saw it on the news so I don't have a URL reference, sorry) and he has shown that increasing the exercise in children causes the brain to naturally produce the stimulant the brain needs (that the medicine is doing now) to get rid or greatly reduce the ADHD symptoms. Kids now a days are stimulated mentally but not much physically, and this is the body's way of letting you know there's problems...according to this physician. But, his studies may have merit...I am an adult with ADD, and I have started exercising again regularly, and do not need the ritalin now...I just started that on my own...my physician is impressed. Good luck!<br><b>References : </b><br> Increase her exercise…chances are she’s pretty sedentary, right?

There are studies being done by some physician (saw it on the news so I don’t have a URL reference, sorry) and he has shown that increasing the exercise in children causes the brain to naturally produce the stimulant the brain needs (that the medicine is doing now) to get rid or greatly reduce the ADHD symptoms.

Kids now a days are stimulated mentally but not much physically, and this is the body’s way of letting you know there’s problems…according to this physician.

But, his studies may have merit…I am an adult with ADD, and I have started exercising again regularly, and do not need the ritalin now…I just started that on my own…my physician is impressed.

Good luck!
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