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Want to hear from parents of a child with dyslexia. How is your child doing in school? Do you do a lot of tutoring at home? Are you using any special methods? Any learning centers? Is the child significantly behind or keeping up with school? Please share your experience.
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11.20.09, 07:56 AM [ Flag ]

[-]Any good recommendations for 'therapeutic' schools in or near NYC? Bright, charming, outgoing kid with some anxiety who is not handling her very large classroom well.
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- Special Needs
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11.19.09, 02:06 PM [ Flag ]
- Lots of info on the SN board of you be mom dot com - post there and you will get tons of responses.
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  11.19.09, 04:33 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - thank you.
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    11.19.09, 04:45 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - ita, also try the YBM SN board--even better
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    11.20.09, 10:15 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - Isn't that the same thing? :)
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      11.20.09, 12:48 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]Looking for a website where I can buy gifts and have the $ donated to autism. No necessarily autism toys. Anything out there?
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11.18.09, 08:10 AM [ Flag ]
- Here, try this site - you can designate where your charity percentage goes: http://www.shopforcharitynow.com
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  11.18.09, 11:45 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]I posted before about pulling ds out of preschool. Since then we've found a school for him to go a few days a week and have started some OT etc. He's very active and does well when he's doing a lot. Is it too much to have him in 3 different sports classes (swimming, soccer etc.) plus the few hours a day at the preschool and OT?
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11.17.09, 06:04 PM [ Flag ]
- Some kids need that activity, especially in NY and especially in the Winter. I think it's fine, as long as he is doing well. Not to cranky, hating the classes, etc. My dh says our son is like a dog, he needs to be walked after work each night!
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  11.17.09, 06:09 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- not at all. DC gets OT for sensory issues and we have found having a sport or some sort of physical stimulation every day makes life (and every day) a lot easier. we do sports classes on days when no OT.
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  11.17.09, 08:14 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Try it but explain to the sports places and see if they will let you make time up at a later date if it is too much. I would think they would be more likely to be flexible if you ask ahaed of time. It sounds like it could be exhausting for you.
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  11.17.09, 08:20 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - Congratulations, BTW, it sounds like you made the right decision!
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    11.17.09, 08:23 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]Is here a website where I can make a purchase and the money goes to autism?
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11.17.09, 03:49 PM [ Flag ]
- Of course! Autism Society of America and Autism Speaks are two: http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer and http://www.autismspeaks.org/.
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  11.17.09, 03:54 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]Greeting all (attempt #2...) I need some advice! I've been a Special Ed teacher and Behavior Coach for 20 years. I LOVE what I do and seem to be pretty good at it (please tolerate my bragging and let me say I was given two awards for outstanding service) Anyway, lately I have found myself more and more upset at the entire public school system (I could rant for hours...) But had one particularly bad situation where I REALLY let a student down (she really needed to talk to me, and being overwhelmed (200 students a day, meetings, parents calling, paperwork,) I forgot all about our meeting and left for the day. Without going into details, she had a very serious issue to deal with, and trusted me enough to ask for help. I'm having a hard time ge...
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11.17.09, 03:46 PM [ Flag ]
- The families that will pay and need you the most are out there. You need to advertise on craigslist
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  11.17.09, 03:58 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - Or ask pediatricians you may know if they can help or if you can post an ad. Also post at Parents League on E. 82nd. St.
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    11.17.09, 04:46 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Where do you live? In NYC, there are so many private SN schools where you can do great work in a much more humane atmosphere, with kids who will really benefit from you.
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  11.17.09, 07:45 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

Greetings all!
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11.17.09, 02:42 PM [ Flag ]

Greetings all!
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11.17.09, 02:42 PM [ Flag ]

[-]DB is 4, he has language delay (non-English speaking home, taking speech therapy, made huge progress in less than a year), very picky eater, also picky about his clothes, sometimes stacks his trains in a line before he goes to sleep, very communicative, seeks parents attention constantly (sometimes it's so hard to get him to play alone, wants someone to play with him constantly), excellent eye contact, smiles, makes friends to which he refers by name and starts conversation with, like to be read to, puzzles, games, etc. Would you be concerned further?
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- Toddler
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11.17.09, 12:55 PM [ Flag ]
- I don't think so but have you mentioned any concerns to your ped?
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  11.17.09, 01:14 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - OP - I did, he wasn't concerned.
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    11.17.09, 01:18 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- It sounds like you are concerned, or at least somewhat concerned. In that case, I would trust your gut and go for a private evaluation somewhere. It could just be the bilingual aspect, but if you're nervous, it could put your mind at ease.
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  11.17.09, 01:16 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - OR: I agree with this. You're the mom and you have to trust your gut. Hopefully, there's not an issue, but having an eval done will keep you from second-guessing yourself.
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    11.17.09, 01:27 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]Can a child have receptive language disorder without being autistic?
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- Special Needs
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11.16.09, 10:54 AM [ Flag ]
- Yes, it is called mixed expressive/receptive language delay.
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  11.16.09, 10:55 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - DD was exposed to 2 languages, and could not make a sense of it. We're givign her speech therapy classes and she seems to catch up. She's very social, loving, has friends, just language delayed. Teacher pushes for evaluation, but speech therapist says nothing more is required. I can't see her beign autistic.
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    11.16.09, 10:56 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - I had preemie twins exposed to several languages. Receptive/expressive delays. Pushed repeatedly for evaluations but resisted. Hired private speech therapist who said nothing more was required. Thank God every day that I listened to the ST because they caught up in one year (switched to all English, etc.)
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      11.16.09, 10:58 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
      - That's what I am doing, speech therapy only, otherwise perfectly normal. It feels terrible to get pushed al the time. We switched to English too, and it made a huge difference, less than a yera in therapy.
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        11.16.09, 11:01 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- What can cause this?
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  11.16.09, 10:57 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]Had consult today with speech therapist for 2 year 3 month old. She said "Slight expressive delay" and to get some speech therapy. Anyone BTDT? any advice/wisdom/words of calm? thx
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11.16.09, 10:42 AM [ Flag ]
- did she say why?
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  11.16.09, 10:43 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - because she wasn't putting two words together, didn't say "open" or "closed" when asked if box was open, didn't choose between two words when asked if duck was a duck or a dog.
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    11.16.09, 10:49 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Is your child bilingual?
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  11.16.09, 10:44 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - no, not bilingual
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    11.16.09, 10:50 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- How was the receptive language?
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  11.16.09, 10:44 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - receptive was fine. she did everything asked, played simon says, reacted normally.
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    11.16.09, 10:51 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- That will go away in NO TIME. I had a MARKED receptive/expressive delay (3-4 languages at home) and that was gone in a year or so. :)
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  11.16.09, 10:45 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - was the cause the multi languages? our dd is in single language home.
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    11.16.09, 10:51 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - Honestly, I don't really know the cause. I will tell you I was SCARED and it was the longest year. If I had to guess, I really think your daughter will catch up before 3. I got the speech therapy and was glad I did, because it made me feel that I was "doing something" but I am not certain it wouldn't have gone away on its own. And it was RECEPTIVE too- which was far more terrifying.
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      11.16.09, 10:53 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
      - thanks. just googling all of this is scaring me as is. guess we will start the therapy for her and do our best to help her along. been so sad about it, like what have i done wrong type sad.
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        11.16.09, 10:55 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
        
        Oh no, there is really nothing to worry about with a slight expressive delay. Nothing. And you haven't done A THING wrong.
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        11.16.09, 10:56 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
        
        thanks again. your words are comforting.
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        11.16.09, 11:06 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Our bilingual dd had a slight delay on a monolingual scale, but on a multilingual scale, she was in the norm. If your child is bilingual, be sure that the speech therapist knows how to handle this:)
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  11.16.09, 10:48 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - BTW: we ended up investing in 3 months of therapy because the therapist was able to strengthen our dd's "fl" sound which gave her some confidence. We were worried about the ERBs.
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    11.16.09, 10:49 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- this will go away in time; the speech therapy will help.
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  11.16.09, 11:46 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- our child is 2 and a half and doesn
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  11.16.09, 11:53 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - oops, got cut off. our child is 2 and a half and doesn't talk much either. he is growing up multi-lingually and we have an appointment to see the a speech therapist. my gut feeling is that he is fine because he is obviously very smart and his receptive language in any language is strong. however, as parents we worry because compared to other kids, he is obviously behind. this is a really difficult murky area when kids differ so much in their skills.
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    11.16.09, 11:56 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]First post on this site, please excuse my lack of familiarity with the lingo here. Returning to New York City in a few weeks after several years away (in midwest and south). Left married and childless. Returning divorced, with a 3 year old (almost 4 year old) son who is on the spectrum. Any recommendations for a pediatrician on the Upper West Side? Or for a developmental pediatrician/pediatric neurologist etc.? Thanks in advance!
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- New York City
- Special Needs
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11.16.09, 06:50 AM [ Flag ]
- Hi, best to post on another site, you be mom dot com (all one word). Select the special needs board there, you'll get lots of help!
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  11.16.09, 10:21 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - Thanks!
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Can anyone suggest a sensory gym in Westchester? We're in the Bronx and seeing someone in Manhattan but it's getting to be too much. Thinking Westchester would be less stressful getting there.
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11.13.09, 06:28 PM [ Flag ]

[-]15 mo dd has no words. Ped will follow up in 2 mos. In meantime what can I do to promote language? What exercises does EI give?
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11.13.09, 09:13 AM [ Flag ]
- just talk to her/him. My ds didn't start talking until he was 2. As long as your dc is making noises, I wouldn't worry at this point.
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  11.13.09, 09:15 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- If you are home all day - narrate everything you do. Good morning, lets wake up. Ok, let's go in the kitchen and get some breakfast. Here's the bowl, here's the spoon. You will feel stupid, and don't do this infront of people you don't know, but at home talk the entire time.
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  11.13.09, 09:18 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Read to her and get some of those "Baby's First Words" books -- it might help her to see the pictures and hear you say the words simultaneously. Also, if you have an iphone, there is an app that is like a Baby's First Words book. It's called iTot cards, I believe. If nothing else, it helps them get through subway trips, long lines, restaurant meals, etc.
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  11.13.09, 09:19 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- I would call EI now. It may take a while for them to find someone to do an eval and then months to get services started. No words at 15mos is meaningful. Not saying the end of the world, but I would get things started. I also would have hearning tested. Signed BTDT mom.
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  11.13.09, 09:20 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - ^^^Ei sends a speech therapist to work with child. The therapy looks like play, but would be different based on nature of speech delay.
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    11.13.09, 09:26 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Please call EI now, do NOT wait. Most peds are really ill informed about developmental stuff. If your dd is fine, EI will tell you so; but 15mo is a great time to call. BTDT.
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  11.13.09, 02:49 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Does she understand various words? Does she babble with inflection and different sounds? If so, I wouldn't be concerned yet. My DS is 16 months and he has only a few words that he doesn't say clearly. He understands a lot and can follow basic instructions. I'm really not worried based on this.
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  11.13.09, 03:10 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]Anyone ever successful in getting Bd of Ed funding for Orton sessions? I'm trying to decide if it's worth it to have a consultation w/Regina Skyer.
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11.11.09, 11:16 AM [ Flag ]
- Post this to the SN board at YBM, much more active/informed SN community there.
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  11.11.09, 11:28 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - thank you! What's YMB?
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    11.11.09, 11:43 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - oops, YBM. I guess I need some Orton too
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      - youbemom, like this site.
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        11.11.09, 11:46 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]I am a new mother of 25 weeker twin boys. We are in week 14 in the NICU in NYC/MtSinai and I'll need a nanny in a month or so. How much should I expect to pay? So far they are doing well now. Thank you. Anna
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11.10.09, 09:51 AM [ Flag ]
- So sorry to hear that they are still in the NICU. For as much I THINK having twins would be great, it's hearing something like that that makes me realize the physical toll it can take.
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  11.10.09, 09:53 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- At least $15/hour for twins. Maybe more depending on their needs, nanny's experience, etc. If you're looking, I know of a nanny who has 20 years experience, including newborns and twins.
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  11.10.09, 10:05 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - Yes I am looking and would love to meet her.
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    11.10.09, 11:48 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - be careful, this could be spam.
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[-]Does anyone have have experience with the Hallowell Center (for ADHD)? Thinking of having my 7 yo evaluated there. He had a neuropsych last year but he was "borderline" for ADHD. He's having major adjustment issues in first grade now, and I want to get some additional advice/services on board to try and support him and/or help us find an appropriate school setting. Thx.
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11.09.09, 03:46 PM [ Flag ]
- Have you had his eyes checked by a developmental optomotrist Like Andrea Thau in Nyc?
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  11.09.09, 03:53 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - No. Haven't thought to do this. Can eye issues look like ADHD? Right now he's having trouble focusing but also engages in a fair bit of disruptive behavior.
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    11.09.09, 04:07 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - Yes, yes, yes! Vision problems can mimic ADHD. Get his eyes checked by an eye doctor who is trained in developmental optometrics. I will post a link with some info. Are you in NYC?
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      11.09.09, 04:15 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
      - this website has a lot of info about different vision problems. http://www.visiontherapystories.org/add_adhd_drug_free.html
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      - Yes, I'm in NYC. Thanks so much. I've heard of SUNY optometrics. Ironically, I interned at a law firm that focuses on ed. law and we've sent people there. Thanks so mcuh.
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        11.09.09, 04:36 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - We see Fran Reinstein in Andrea Thau's office. An amazing transformation in attention and focus. Interactive metronome really helped us, as well. We saw Vanessa Giardia at Createabilities OT.
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    11.09.09, 04:43 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - Thanks so much for the recommendation.
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      11.09.09, 04:52 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - Poster above is not OR, I am, but we also see fran reinstein in dr. Thau's office and have had results nothing short of miraculous.
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      11.09.09, 06:12 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
      - That's great to hear. Certainly worth looking into. I'm so cynical at this point, though. Do you think they'd tell me if my ds did not have any optometric issuse? I'm reluctant to get him involved in more therapy if he doesn't truly need it. I guess we can go and see what they say. Thanks again.
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        11.09.09, 08:35 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
        
        I would hope that if there was no issue they would not have you do anything. They go through a lot of tests before they give you a diagnosis. I have to admit, I was totally feeling like it was BS, vision therapy, then we started it because during the exams I saw how my child was behaving with certain visual stimuli and i could see she had a major problem. If you have vision insurance they might pay and our health insurance picks up some of the cost of therapy. But I can say it's been priceless.
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        11.09.09, 08:57 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
        
        NP here. What insurance do you have? DS has been advised he needs vision therapy and ours doesn't cover anything.
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        11.13.09, 06:16 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
        
        NP - Yes, took dd to Thau's office and was told no therapy needed, but dd has attentional issues.
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- I've heard Hallowell is very, very good.
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- I have a friend who goes their with her child--after years of other docs. They think the world of Dr Hallowell and he's changed their lives.
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  11.10.09, 04:36 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]Does anyone have the number to CPSE doentown? (333 Seventh ave at 28 th st.)
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- Special Needs
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11.08.09, 07:16 PM [ Flag ]
- Try 917-339-1600. It's the CSE office at that address but hopefully they can transfer you.
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  11.08.09, 08:20 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - if that doesn't work, call Early Childhood Directions Center--212-746-6175. i guarantee they have the number.
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[-]Just wondering if anyone on here has a very active 5 year old. My ds is on the verge of turning 5. Always been very active and I just find him exhausting when we need to go somewhere in the city using mass transit. He's very impulsive so I need to hold his hand most of the time. Any advice?
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11.08.09, 09:16 AM [ Flag ]
- I would think that "very active" and "impulsive" are part of the working definition of a 5 yo boy. Holding hands most of the time is part of a mom's arsenal. You can start teaching him some independence by letting go of his hand briefly and making sure he stops and waits for you once or twice in a walk. Make that a privelige he wants and he may start to reign himself in a bit.
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  11.08.09, 09:25 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - Thanks. Good idea. OP
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    11.08.09, 09:27 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - ITA. The way I taught my ds at age 3 independence & listening skills was to play "red light, green light". Green light - he gets to skip ahead til I say red light; at 'red' he has to wait until I catch up and tap him on the head. It works and it's fun and even now at 5 we play it.
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      11.08.09, 11:44 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- i agree with the first OR. this is very normal for that age. is he your only dc? do you have hands free when you go with him?
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  11.08.09, 11:54 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - Yes but he is a handful. I'm not alone in my thinking either. OP
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[-]Anyone on whose child gets Orton-Gillingham reading help? Can you please give me some idea of how much these sessions cost? I'm a little freaked out. Also, does 100 hours of treatment sound right? TIA
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11.05.09, 06:43 PM [ Flag ]
- You can do that system at home. It isn't that hard to learn how. I went to a free seminar at our public library given by the woman who runs a company and uses the system and then I bought the package - maybe 90.00?? It was easy. I like the system btw. The ladies name was Emily Levine (sp?)
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Lots of info on the SN board of you be mom dot com - post there and you will get tons of responses.

thank you.

ita, also try the YBM SN board--even better

Isn't that the same thing? :)

Here, try this site - you can designate where your charity percentage goes: http://www.shopforcharitynow.com

Some kids need that activity, especially in NY and especially in the Winter. I think it's fine, as long as he is doing well. Not to cranky, hating the classes, etc. My dh says our son is like a dog, he needs to be walked after work each night!

not at all. DC gets OT for sensory issues and we have found having a sport or some sort of physical stimulation every day makes life (and every day) a lot easier. we do sports classes on days when no OT.

Try it but explain to the sports places and see if they will let you make time up at a later date if it is too much. I would think they would be more likely to be flexible if you ask ahaed of time. It sounds like it could be exhausting for you.

Congratulations, BTW, it sounds like you made the right decision!

Of course! Autism Society of America and Autism Speaks are two: http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer and http://www.autismspeaks.org/.

The families that will pay and need you the most are out there. You need to advertise on craigslist

Or ask pediatricians you may know if they can help or if you can post an ad. Also post at Parents League on E. 82nd. St.

Where do you live? In NYC, there are so many private SN schools where you can do great work in a much more humane atmosphere, with kids who will really benefit from you.

I don't think so but have you mentioned any concerns to your ped?

OP - I did, he wasn't concerned.

It sounds like you are concerned, or at least somewhat concerned. In that case, I would trust your gut and go for a private evaluation somewhere. It could just be the bilingual aspect, but if you're nervous, it could put your mind at ease.

OR: I agree with this. You're the mom and you have to trust your gut. Hopefully, there's not an issue, but having an eval done will keep you from second-guessing yourself.

Yes, it is called mixed expressive/receptive language delay.

That's what I am doing, speech therapy only, otherwise perfectly normal. It feels terrible to get pushed al the time. We switched to English too, and it made a huge difference, less than a yera in therapy.

What can cause this?

did she say why?

because she wasn't putting two words together, didn't say "open" or "closed" when asked if box was open, didn't choose between two words when asked if duck was a duck or a dog.

Is your child bilingual?

no, not bilingual

How was the receptive language?

receptive was fine. she did everything asked, played simon says, reacted normally.

That will go away in NO TIME. I had a MARKED receptive/expressive delay (3-4 languages at home) and that was gone in a year or so. :)

was the cause the multi languages? our dd is in single language home.

thanks. just googling all of this is scaring me as is. guess we will start the therapy for her and do our best to help her along. been so sad about it, like what have i done wrong type sad.

Oh no, there is really nothing to worry about with a slight expressive delay. Nothing. And you haven't done A THING wrong.

thanks again. your words are comforting.

Our bilingual dd had a slight delay on a monolingual scale, but on a multilingual scale, she was in the norm. If your child is bilingual, be sure that the speech therapist knows how to handle this:)

BTW: we ended up investing in 3 months of therapy because the therapist was able to strengthen our dd's "fl" sound which gave her some confidence. We were worried about the ERBs.

this will go away in time; the speech therapy will help.

our child is 2 and a half and doesn

Hi, best to post on another site, you be mom dot com (all one word). Select the special needs board there, you'll get lots of help!

Thanks!

just talk to her/him. My ds didn't start talking until he was 2. As long as your dc is making noises, I wouldn't worry at this point.

If you are home all day - narrate everything you do. Good morning, lets wake up. Ok, let's go in the kitchen and get some breakfast. Here's the bowl, here's the spoon. You will feel stupid, and don't do this infront of people you don't know, but at home talk the entire time.

I would call EI now. It may take a while for them to find someone to do an eval and then months to get services started. No words at 15mos is meaningful. Not saying the end of the world, but I would get things started. I also would have hearning tested. Signed BTDT mom.

^^^Ei sends a speech therapist to work with child. The therapy looks like play, but would be different based on nature of speech delay.

Please call EI now, do NOT wait. Most peds are really ill informed about developmental stuff. If your dd is fine, EI will tell you so; but 15mo is a great time to call. BTDT.

Does she understand various words? Does she babble with inflection and different sounds? If so, I wouldn't be concerned yet. My DS is 16 months and he has only a few words that he doesn't say clearly. He understands a lot and can follow basic instructions. I'm really not worried based on this.

Post this to the SN board at YBM, much more active/informed SN community there.

thank you! What's YMB?

oops, YBM. I guess I need some Orton too

youbemom, like this site.

So sorry to hear that they are still in the NICU. For as much I THINK having twins would be great, it's hearing something like that that makes me realize the physical toll it can take.

At least $15/hour for twins. Maybe more depending on their needs, nanny's experience, etc. If you're looking, I know of a nanny who has 20 years experience, including newborns and twins.

Yes I am looking and would love to meet her.

be careful, this could be spam.

Have you had his eyes checked by a developmental optomotrist Like Andrea Thau in Nyc?

No. Haven't thought to do this. Can eye issues look like ADHD? Right now he's having trouble focusing but also engages in a fair bit of disruptive behavior.

Yes, yes, yes! Vision problems can mimic ADHD. Get his eyes checked by an eye doctor who is trained in developmental optometrics. I will post a link with some info. Are you in NYC?

this website has a lot of info about different vision problems. http://www.visiontherapystories.org/add_adhd_drug_free.html

Yes, I'm in NYC. Thanks so much. I've heard of SUNY optometrics. Ironically, I interned at a law firm that focuses on ed. law and we've sent people there. Thanks so mcuh.

We see Fran Reinstein in Andrea Thau's office. An amazing transformation in attention and focus. Interactive metronome really helped us, as well. We saw Vanessa Giardia at Createabilities OT.

Thanks so much for the recommendation.

Poster above is not OR, I am, but we also see fran reinstein in dr. Thau's office and have had results nothing short of miraculous.

That's great to hear. Certainly worth looking into. I'm so cynical at this point, though. Do you think they'd tell me if my ds did not have any optometric issuse? I'm reluctant to get him involved in more therapy if he doesn't truly need it. I guess we can go and see what they say. Thanks again.

NP here. What insurance do you have? DS has been advised he needs vision therapy and ours doesn't cover anything.

NP - Yes, took dd to Thau's office and was told no therapy needed, but dd has attentional issues.

I've heard Hallowell is very, very good.

I have a friend who goes their with her child--after years of other docs. They think the world of Dr Hallowell and he's changed their lives.

Try 917-339-1600. It's the CSE office at that address but hopefully they can transfer you.

if that doesn't work, call Early Childhood Directions Center--212-746-6175. i guarantee they have the number.

Thanks. Good idea. OP

ITA. The way I taught my ds at age 3 independence & listening skills was to play "red light, green light". Green light - he gets to skip ahead til I say red light; at 'red' he has to wait until I catch up and tap him on the head. It works and it's fun and even now at 5 we play it.

i agree with the first OR. this is very normal for that age. is he your only dc? do you have hands free when you go with him?

Yes but he is a handful. I'm not alone in my thinking either. OP

You can do that system at home. It isn't that hard to learn how. I went to a free seminar at our public library given by the woman who runs a company and uses the system and then I bought the package - maybe 90.00?? It was easy. I like the system btw. The ladies name was Emily Levine (sp?)

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