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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jan 01 (0)
  • So.... How *do* you handle Aspergers behaviors as far as not sharing.... - MicheleB 18:55 Jan 1 (0)
  • for those with girls with Asperger's ... - QuietwatersMommy 13:23 Dec 31 (7)
  • Looking into the possibility of bi-polar disorder... - Kay in Cal 7:53 Dec 31 (2)
  • Help with Dyslexic son - Robyn 20:43 Dec 30 (6)
  • I need sites with info about developmental vision problems and especially descriptions of how to recognize this problem. (m) - Catherine 17:11 Dec 30 (10)
  • *Please* I need help with curriculum options for my low IQ ds15yo... - Julie in CA 18:53 Dec 29 (10)
  • for families with ADHD, an interesting resource - QuietwatersMommy 8:20 Dec 29 (1)
  • Intolerance to Omega 3? (m...) - Teresa in GA 17:03 Dec 28 (10)
  • What are some natural alternatives to help with focusing, concentration, impulsivity? My ds12 has not been on ADHD med for 6 months now, but I can notice a big difference. I'd like to not have him on meds, but don't know what kind of natural supplements could possibly help. nt - stephanie 7:28 Dec 28 (4)
  • Has anyone tried the DORE center with their Aspie child? (m) - Nancy in MA 18:06 Dec 26 (3)
  • Very long question about 3 of my dc with *special* issues..... - MicheleB 17:38 Dec 26 (14)
  • Omega-Brites and ADHD - Carolinamom 5:08 Dec 24 (8)
  • FREE cognitive skills testing on line - Tara from Florida 17:27 Dec 23 (1)
  • A big thank you to the person who suggested using index cards instead of a list for assignments! (m) - EKS 7:58 Dec 22 (7)
  • taking medicine - Pam H 7:56 Dec 22 (3)
  • New to "special needs" and dealing with the local district. - one l michele 14:04 Dec 21 (8)
  • New to this board...m - Zelda 22:00 Dec 20 (7)
  • Someone posted a video of autistic kids awhile back -- - KPM 15:23 Dec 19 (1)
  • What is this called? - Night Elf 13:02 Dec 19 (4)
  • ADHD and SID/SPD questions?? (more) - Nita 19:48 Dec 18 (8)
  • Does anyone know of a DAN! dr in the Puget Sound (WA) area? - QuietwatersMommy 17:28 Dec 18 (4)
  • Just thought I'd share...link to checklist for Sensory issues - QuietwatersMommy 12:06 Dec 18 (1)
  • Important video about the possible cause for LDs!!!! m - momto3 14:09 Dec 17 (0)
  • The website links on the PACE site don't seem to be working. Does anyone have a good link? I'm looking for a provider in our area. nt - Laurie4b 9:14 Dec 17 (2)
  • Aspergers ?: Do you think this is mainly true or does it vary a lot?...m - MicheleB 19:58 Dec 16 (6)
  • XPost: Need input for a mom who has a 22yods w./adhd.. - Clara in Miami 9:05 Dec 16 (2)
  • New Here! Lots of questions! - Julie in Chicago 6:25 Dec 16 (3)
  • How does your ADHD dc and SPD dc deal with excitement of Christmas? - LisainMT 11:27 Dec 15 (1)
  • Moms, I'm trying to figure out if my ds9 has a discipline problem or something else..... - stephanie 6:19 Dec 15 (5)
  • Here's an interesting Asperger's website....(link) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 5:16 Dec 15 (2)
  • What kind of toys do you buy for your kids who don't "do" toys?..m - MicheleB 16:29 Dec 14 (2)
  • For those of you with children with vestibular sensory issues...m - QuietwatersMommy 8:49 Dec 13 (7)
  • Brain Skills Kit - LisaL 21:57 Dec 12 (0)
  • figuring out our children... - Pam H 16:26 Dec 12 (2)
  • I think the TL is actually making dd's SPD WORSE - Chadam (aka Christina in OR) 14:22 Dec 12 (7)
  • Need advise on speech therapy...My K'er is still having trouble with her r's, f's, fl's and the ST wants to see her. The eval. is $200 and the therapy is $77/ session. She said she will probably have 2-3 sessions/wk. That would be fine, but our deductible is $1000. So we will be paying out of pocket until then. Is this price normal for therapists? We've never done ST before so I don't know what to expect. nt - stephanie 13:42 Dec 12 (8)
  • do I help by "pushing" her into catching up academically - CalicoKat 10:24 Dec 12 (5)
  • I don't know how to handle these behaviors..... (LONG) - MicheleB 19:57 Dec 11 (10)
  • Question for you experts - interpreting the Differential Ability Scales (DAS)? - Michelle T 18:25 Dec 11 (3)
  • I am posting for a friend who has a daughter with progressive hearing loss... - Amazing Ima 18:12 Dec 11 (4)
  • Those of you who use Omegabrites and/or B6/Magnesium tablets...please help me! - QuietwatersMommy 11:05 Dec 11 (9)
  • I am losing my mind - need help with DD - Laurie in VA 9:16 Dec 11 (11)
  • Cross post from General Board. Dyslexia and business success. link - Stacy in NJ 8:24 Dec 11 (2)
  • Claire.... - stephanie 5:30 Dec 11 (2)
  • For any of you who have children diagnosed as bipolar... - Jennefer@SSA 4:21 Dec 11 (3)
  • FYI: danger of lead in Christmas lights from CNN - QuietwatersMommy 21:03 Dec 10 (1)
  • Michele B: I just read your below post... (m) - Part-Time Homeschooler 21:01 Dec 10 (1)
  • Laurie4b... - stephanie 20:18 Dec 10 (1)
  • For all you moms well versed in LD, I need your opinions... - stephanie 16:30 Dec 10 (14)
  • Do you ever feel like therapy takes over your life? - Chadam (aka Christina in OR) 14:34 Dec 10 (4)
  • Milk and Autism/Aspergers - MicheleB 13:08 Dec 9 (5)
  • Thanks to all who responded to my question below. It gave me lots to think about and I truly appreciate each of you! nt - Jennefer@SSA 19:16 Dec 8 (0)
  • Anyone know what a fear of heights and motion sickness might (m) - Sandra in FL 11:47 Dec 7 (4)
  • Cross-post to Curriculum Board: Is Horizons Math a good choice for an LD student? (more) - Diane in Hong Kong 22:52 Dec 6 (4)
  • interesting article about autism and the "fever effect" from npr - QuietwatersMommy 21:27 Dec 6 (1)
  • Ds had a major meltdown today - MicheleB 12:30 Dec 6 (3)
  • Oral/narration work for writing challenged students? (m) - Doran 12:18 Dec 6 (4)
  • All you MUS users...I thought I read somewhere that MUS is great; however, in the higher grades it left the child behind a bit. Is there anyone who knows about this?nt - stephanie 11:38 Dec 6 (1)
  • Vision Therapy Question... - Anita in Ohio 9:47 Dec 6 (6)
  • X-Post: For those that are gluten free I found... - Jennefer@SSA 7:23 Dec 6 (0)
  • Can I please have your opinions on a good math program for my ds12 who has A LOT of trouble with comprehension. We are using Saxon now and have always used it. He needs a slow-paced program with lots of review. nt - stephanie 5:47 Dec 6 (2)
  • I think I will be able to continue homeschooling dd - Christina in OR 13:10 Dec 5 (2)
  • Question for Apple and Pear Spelling users - Julianne in VA 0:11 Dec 5 (6)
  • momof7 or any who can offer advice...I need help knowing where to start - A developmental pedi or child psychologist? - Jennefer@SSA 6:19 Dec 4 (20)
  • All About Spelling placement (cross post)... - Greta Lea:) 15:11 Dec 3 (1)
  • can someone who uses Omega 3 supplments answer a few questions? - QuietwatersMommy 9:31 Dec 3 (4)
  • Trying to order Omega Brites...do they only take AmEx??? - Jennefer@SSA 16:42 Dec 2 (1)
  • For those who have eliminated food dyes...is there any kind of candy such as gummy bears that doesn't have all the artificial stuff? m - QuietwatersMommy 22:35 Dec 1 (5)
  • FYI: a book called Raising a Sensory Smart Child. I just heard about it today... - QuietwatersMommy 22:23 Dec 1 (3)
  • Anyone here use the Brain builder computer programs or the Brain Builder online program? m - amber in GA 12:55 Dec 1 (2)
  • Speech and Language Disorders Question - MicheleB 19:20 Nov 30 (3)
  • Does this sound like Sensory Issues or something else? - MicheleB 19:10 Nov 30 (12)
  • Catherine, I posted a response below that finally came through nt - Kathy in MD 10:03 Nov 30 (0)
  • Stacy in NJ posted on the general board about a study showing the importance of beliefs .... - Kathy in MD 9:43 Nov 30 (3)
  • Stacy in NJ posted on the general board about a study showing the importance of beliefs .... - Kathy in MD 9:43 Nov 30 (0)
  • Those of you with children with Asperger's - have you seen the TV show Big Bang Theory? - Rhonda in TX 8:26 Nov 30 (0)
  • Does anyone homeschool a child with apraxia? - EileenB 23:02 Nov 29 (1)
  • Stacy in NJ , a question about the math CD - Laurie4b 20:28 Nov 29 (1)
  • Just wanted to share some info re: vitamin therapy and autism spectrum - QuietwatersMommy 11:41 Nov 29 (7)
  • I don't quite know how to word my question here, so bear with me. How much guidance do you get with your special needs child? (more inside) - Kelli in TN 20:39 Nov 28 (15)
  • How is "Asperger" pronounced? - TanyaS 19:09 Nov 28 (3)
  • Another question about B6/magnesium supplements m - QuietwatersMommy 17:42 Nov 28 (3)
  • Neuropsych had a cancellation will see dd tomorrow! - TaraHen 12:53 Nov 28 (0)
  • What is this called? - Catherine 8:06 Nov 28 (5)
  • I have seen in posts that Rice Dream isn't actually dairy-free. What ingredient in it has milk protein? (m) - Jennefer @ SSA 4:20 Nov 28 (7)
  • If I take my toddler off dairy products (I suspect an allergy here), how do I supplement his calcium? TIA!! nm - Shelly in MD 21:39 Nov 27 (6)