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| behavior disorder | 11/13/2009 | Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP |
Q: I have a 3 year old daughter. I am concerned that she may have ADHD or a behavior disorder. I am a ...
A: I apologize for my delayed reply, my hard drive died in my home computer and I overlooked this ...
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| Troubled little girl | 11/12/2009 | Dr Billy Levin |
Q: My boyfriend's daughter is 5 and has been having behavior problems in school. She has trouble ...
A: This appears to be a typical tragedy of an inherited neurological condition called ...
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| Is Focalin XR really working properly? | 11/6/2009 | Dr Billy Levin |
Q: I have a 6 year old son who was diagnosed with ADHD in Febuary 2009. His pediatrician put him on ...
A: Firstly the body does not develope resistance to the medication. Next the dose is not dependant on ...
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| Ritalin | 11/5/2009 | Dr Billy Levin |
Q: I have been on Ritalin for 20 years and I am with a psychiatrist but would like to get your opinion. ...
A: To state "what if I am totaly unique" is entirely speculative and beyound this discussion. I suggest ...
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| People With Special Needs | 11/2/2009 | Norm Bishop |
Q: I am sorry if this question has nothing to do with your topic. I am only 13 years old and I am ...
A: You are correct, your questions are outside my area of expertise. My expertise is within the area ...
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| Autism and ADD | 10/31/2009 | Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP |
Q: My son is 3 years and 3 months old. He started Preschool this past September, but after only a week ...
A: First let me say that, I am a speech therapist also, I am not a doctor. Let me tell you some of ...
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| ADHD or Self Control | 10/29/2009 | Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP |
Q: My question is in regards to my 6 year old son. He just started Kindergarten this year and had ...
A: It is a very good one. Let me first explain why the all your searches continue to come back with ...
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| Ritalin | 10/29/2009 | Dr Billy Levin |
Q: I have been on Ritalin for 20 years and I am with a psychiatrist but would like to get your opinion. ...
A: You do not need an MRI or a Neurologist if the psychiatrist knows what he is doing. I cannot tell if ...
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| Ritalin | 10/28/2009 | Dr Billy Levin |
Q: I have been on Ritalin for 20 years and I am with a psychiatrist but would like to get your opinion. ...
A: Firstly you have not stated your diagnosis or what doses you are taking. Ritalin is most unlikely to ...
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| overfocused ADD | 10/26/2009 | Dr Billy Levin |
Q: I wanna ask about overfocused ADD since it resembles with ocd and it is difficult to diagnose ...
A: By definition Attention Deficit cannot be overfocused. But a patient with ADD, and an overdose of ...
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| overfocused ADD | 10/26/2009 | Dr Billy Levin |
Q: I just want to ask about overfocused ADD since it resembles with OCD and it is difficult to ...
A: By definition Attention Deficit cannot be overfocused. But a patient with ADD, and an overdose of ...
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| ADD | 10/25/2009 | Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP |
Q: , I am very close friends with a ten year old boy, and I think he might have ADD, not ADHD, but ...
A: First I want to say, that I am not a doctor. I am a speech therapist. I wonder how old you are. ...
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| daughters adhd diagnosis | 10/24/2009 | Dr Billy Levin |
Q: while seeing her psychiatrist for anxiety i said i would like an adult assessment done for adhd.as ...
A: I have only one way of answering you and that is truthfully. However if I said what deserves to be ...
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| 8 yr old son with attention problems | 10/21/2009 | Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP |
Q: I have an 8yr old son in an extremely progressive public school. 1st and second grade reading ...
A: I apologize for the delayed response. If your son has not been evaluated for attention deficit ...
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| 13 yr.old son with ADD and school issues | 10/16/2009 | Norm Bishop |
Q: I have a 13 year old son in the 8th grade with a diagnosis of ADD. He currently takes 30mg vyvanse ...
A: You have described some of the classic symptoms of ADD. In your son's case it is based in his ...
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| ADD | 10/15/2009 | Dr Billy Levin |
Q: Can having add affect someones speech? My son who is 10 is add and has trouble with his speech. I ...
A: ADD is a left brain immaturity of genetic origin. The left brain is a linguistic verbal sequential ...
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| My 12 Yr Old Sons Anger Outbursts | 10/13/2009 | Norm Bishop |
Q: I need some advice or input about my son's behavior. He has anger management issues...the slightest ...
A: There are two types of Attention Deficit Disorder and all persons who have an ADD or ADHD problem ...
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| ADHD and Speech/Memory | 10/12/2009 | Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP |
Q: My daughter had several ear infections growing up. Tubes twice and eventually everything removed ...
A: Has your daughter had an audiological assessment. It sounds to me as if she may have signs of ...
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| ADHD Focalin XL | 10/12/2009 | Sharon Crandall |
Q: My children were both dx with ADHD and were taking Ritalin 10 mg, 2-3x per day. They were failing ...
A: I am not a doctor and I cannot tell you what to do about the meds but I can tell you that I ...
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| migraines/add | 10/11/2009 | Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP |
Q: My 17 year old daughter takes Topamax daily for migraines. When she gets a migraine, she takes ...
A: I don't know of any specific link between migraine medication and ADD symptoms. I would think that ...
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| ADD ? | 10/10/2009 | Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP |
Q: I have an 11year old son who was 9 weeks early and 2lb 7oz, he is a very intelligent child and very ...
A: I apologize for not responding sooner. I believe your mother is correct to suggest you get some ...
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| add/depression/bipolar | 10/9/2009 | Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP |
Q: My question is should I pursue seeking help for add/adhd or bipolar? I ask because When I was 15 I ...
A: My Dearest Sheila, Thanks so much for asking me your question. I would recommend that you do seek ...
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| add/adhd | 10/8/2009 | Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP |
Q: Christine. When I was 15 I attempted suicide and was hospitialized. The doctor wanted to put me on ...
A: 5mg. of ritalin twice a day seems like a very low dosage. I would strongly suggest that you discuss ...
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| ADD | 10/7/2009 | Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP |
Q: I have an 8 year old son. He was evaluated when he was 4 by a neurologist for some symptoms of ADD. ...
A: Mary Beth for asking me your question. I don't know if you are interested in medication or looking ...
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| ADD? Medicate? | 10/6/2009 | Norm Bishop |
Q: I hope you are well. And can maybe offer some advice? Firstly thank y ou for your time. My son is ...
A: First...At age 6 years old it is difficult to diagnose Attention Deficit Disorder, especially when a ...
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| Strategies to teach ADHD students | 10/3/2009 | Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP |
Q: I am trying to learn about teaching with ADHD student and I was wondering if these methods listed ...
A: First I want to let you know that I changed the status of you question from private to public, so ...
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| ADD | 9/26/2009 | Dr Billy Levin |
Q: was diagnosed back then by family doctor after teachers could not deal with me. Was on ritalin but ...
A: Your age is no problem, my oldest patient started treatment at 83 years of age. All the medications ...
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| lack of motivation | 9/15/2009 | Sharon Crandall |
Q: I am a 50 year old guy. I was diagnosed with adult A.D.D ten years ago. As well as the A.D.D. I have ...
A: Since I am not a doctor I do not know anything about medications. It might take awhile to get the ...
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| ADHD/Sensory Issues | 9/15/2009 | Norm Bishop |
Q: I am the mother of a 3-year-old girl. We have gone through a lot of transitions in her life for ...
A: Sounds like many doors are closed to you. Counseling is a good idea, someone who is knowledgeable ...
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| Behavioral issues | 9/15/2009 | Dr Billy Levin |
Q: I am the mother of a 3-year-old girl. We have gone through a lot of transitions in her life for ...
A: It would appear you might have a high IQ child with a problem needing a neurological assessment. I ...
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| Dyspraxia and ADD | 9/15/2009 | Dr Billy Levin |
Q: My 11 year old son has a history of motor dyspraxia. He has strong verbal skills on a WISC ...
A: From what you describe I have no doubt whatsoever that there might be more to his problem than just ...
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| Could my child be ADD? | 9/14/2009 | Norm Bishop |
Q: I have a 29 months old boy, he's very late in speech, he said a few words but not repeatedly the ...
A: You are on the right path by seeking out speech therapy. The speech delay may be due to ADD or ...
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| ADHD/Sensory Issues | 9/2/2009 | Norm Bishop |
Q: I am the mother of a 3-year-old girl. We have gone through a lot of transitions in her life for ...
A: At your daughter's age it would be very difficult to state that she clearly has sensory integration ...
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| sleep | 8/24/2009 | Dr Billy Levin |
Q: I have a 10 year old (who is on meds for ADHD but I don't think that matters here) who has NEVER ...
A: As I have not examned your child I make comments but I certainly would not dream of taking over his ...
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| sleep | 8/23/2009 | Dr Billy Levin |
Q: I have a 10 year old (who is on meds for ADHD but I don't think that matters here) who has NEVER ...
A: There are many things to discuss. Firstly neither you or your husband should be fighting with the ...
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| sleep | 8/23/2009 | Dr Billy Levin |
Q: I have a 10 year old (who is on meds for ADHD but I don't think that matters here) who has NEVER ...
A: Unfortunately there is far to little informatiion to even start giving you advice. I need to know ...
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| sleep | 8/23/2009 | Sharon Crandall |
Q: I have a 10 year old (who is on meds for ADHD but I don't think that matters here) who has NEVER ...
A: He should not sleep in your bedroom. He sounds like an intelligent child who is manipulating you ...
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| Attetion Problem | 8/23/2009 | Dr Billy Levin |
Q: My 8 year old daughter is having trouble focusing at school being spaced out and not concentrating ...
A: Firstly you should not feel guilty but rather do what has to be done if it is necessary to help our ...
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| Dyslexia | 8/16/2009 | Sharon Crandall |
Q: I am a senior in high school and I have ADD. I was just wondering if people with ADD are more likely ...
A: I believe that most people with ADD really do not have any disorder at all, but just have traits ...
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| ADD / ADHD | 8/12/2009 | Dr Billy Levin |
Q: My daughter of 7 years old has been diagnosed with ADHD. She is easily distracted, avoids tasks that ...
A: As I have not examined your daughter I can only comment from afar!I never use the products you are ...
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