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  1. bigearl67

    IEP issues and my Sons school...

    <r><FONT font="Times New Roman"><s></s>Really going thru some bad times right now! My ADHD and ODD son was hospitalized for 8 days and just got out Wednesday evening. He returned to school the next day and was overwhelmed and after about an hour the school called for me...
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    which one is better for ASD kid, public or private school?...

    <LEFT>I’m a big fan of public schools. It really depends on the principal however and how they deal with the teachers. I would ask to discuss you child’s needs with the principal and go from there. Just be honest, open and caring, explaining your needs. My take on bullying: It happens a ton...
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    What difficulties do you face as a parent?...

    <LEFT>I have had good luck with my school (Indiana), however I have heard horror stories from my neighboring state (Ohio, two miles away) where educators took a severe dislike to put children on any type of plan. It is obvious to me that it’s much easier to get help and understanding when the...
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    Kids and wild animals...

    &lt;r&gt;&lt;QUOTE&gt;&lt;s&gt; &lt;/e&gt;&lt;/QUOTE&gt; &lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt; &lt;SIZE size="3"&gt;&lt;s&gt;<SIZE size="125">&lt;/s&gt;&lt;FONT font="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;s&gt;&lt;/s&gt;Yes, plates of venison and sometimes hasenpfeffer. Respecting wild animals can mean not...
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    Kids and wild animals...

    &lt;r&gt;&lt;FONT font="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;s&gt;&lt;/s&gt;Seeing cute cartoons with talking animals and being desensitized to wild critters just simply sets the stage for accidents like these. Stupid parents just let it happen...
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    ADHD, need something new...

    &lt;r&gt;&lt;SIZE size="3"&gt;&lt;s&gt;<SIZE size="125">&lt;/s&gt;&lt;FONT font="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;s&gt;&lt;/s&gt;Bryan,&lt;e&gt;&lt;/e&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;e&gt;</SIZE>&lt;/e&gt;&lt;/SIZE&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;SIZE size="3"&gt;&lt;s&gt;<SIZE size="125">&lt;/s&gt;&lt;FONT font="Times New...
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    ADHD, need something new...

    &lt;r&gt;&lt;FONT font="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;s&gt;&lt;/s&gt;My ADHD son, ten years old, is having issues in school again. He takes Fokalin in the mourning and afternoon and has been responding to it well. A lot of his former meds gave him severe heart palpitations and other nasty effects so...
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    Video game time limiting strategy...

    Something I would like to add to all the fine advice you are getting: Set times for homework, dinner, sleep and chores. Between two of these put in the video game time. That will eliminate long hours spent not learning and not make you out to be the “villain”. [/url]
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    Kids and Movies...

    &lt;r&gt;My wife has a habit of watching monster movies in front of my kids (3 &amp;7 years) and they handle them fine. They scare me! As a rule other kids can not visit and watch movies or play video games, there is just too much stuff to do outside that is healthier. “Guys night out” is often...
  10. bigearl67

    Kids and Movies...

    Hey Trina! Looks like you are doing something right! Kudos!
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    4YO constantly pointing/shooting toys AT people??!! (LONG)...

    I had the same problem with my son (6-yrs) and it was more aggressive behavior than a fascination with weapons. I am a Rifle smith and a booking agent for African Safaris and as such often have my children exposed to firearms. My boys have no interest whatsoever in real guns but will pick up a...
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    Funny things kids say...

    <SIZE size="100">Yesterday while eating at a Chinese restaurant my 5 yo asked the restaurant owner: “Do china people eat kitty cats?“ She gave a wry smile and without missing a beat my son asked “do their tails have good meat”.</SIZE>
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    do you punish for poor school work?...

    <SIZE size="100">I have to agree, pills are not really a way out and to be honest, spanking or fear of, probably wont help either. Daily problems generally call for daily solutions. If he watches TV then pick out a time for him that is “inconvenient” to the shows he watches and have him do...
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    Funny things kids say...

    &lt;r&gt;&lt;SIZE size="2"&gt;&lt;s&gt;<SIZE size="100">&lt;/s&gt;The latest “cute” one from my oldest was when the baby walked in on him while he was on the toilet. He said quote: David, I’m in here now little boy, you need to go downstairs and use the litterbox.&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt; &lt;URL...
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    finding perspective...

    &lt;r&gt;Is this normal or am I having trouble getting it right?&lt;br/&gt; &lt;SIZE size="2"&gt;&lt;s&gt;<SIZE size="100">&lt;/s&gt;That is probably the real question you need answered. You will never really know but if you don’t spend some time “crying your eyes out” or just hurting inside you...