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About Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP
Expertise
My expertise is both personal and professional. I am an adult with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, and I am an ASHA certified Speech-language pathologist. I worked in the school system, giving direct theraputic servies to children with both language difficulties and attention deficit disorder. (I am very familiar with the IEP process and the IDEA.)I have consulted on-line, in person and via the telephone with a number of parents of children with ADD.
Experience
My area of expertise lies in my holistic approach to ADD and other similar neurologically-based conditions including Non-verbal learning disorders. I am a researcher of medical treatments, studies regarding concrete documentation of the geographical differences in the "ADD" brain (PET scans, SPECT scans, etc.) herbal treatments, functional organizational strategies for children and adults (stuff that'll get you through the day; sensory techniques for relaxation and stress relief; and organizational tools - from the technological to the home-grown type. I am also a researcher of other conditions that are frequently co-existing with ADD. I have read extensively about women's issues and am an empathetic individal who would like to share strength, hope, experience and education.
Organizations
I hold a Certificate of Clinical Competency issued by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.
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You are here: Experts > Parenting/Family > Parenting Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) > Attention deficit of my child
Expert: Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP
Date: 8/28/2008
Subject: Attention deficit of my child
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QUESTION: i suspect my son who is 10 years old has the attention deficit problem. I could not able to confirm whether he really has the issue. Because whenever he plays or watches TV he never respond (or atleast 5-6 times) to your call. Similarly his teachers are also complaining he is not listening in the classes and he is always in a different world. But he studies well and memorises things so easily (not always) and plays chess well!! So we are really confused what is his problem. Thanks in advance for your feedback.
ANSWER: Dear Ravi,
Thanks for asking me your question. Since you only mentioned that he seems to have trouble responding when people are calling him, I would first get his hearing checked. If that is normal, I would suggest that you talk with his regular doctor about what else you might be seeing. ADHD usually has other signs like difficulty concentrating and sometimes some emotional and behavioral challenges. Since you didn't mention any of those things, right now I couldn't say I see signs of ADHD.
I hope that helps. If you want to write to me again with more details, I would be more than happy to respond further.
Blessings,
Christine
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QUESTION: Hi Christine,
Thanks a lot for your reply. We checked his hearing last month and it seems to be proper. But I forgot to tell you some additional things about my son. is He always prefers to play alone talking to himself and rarely mingle with other children while playing. But he too talkative at normal time. Even while playing he use to play violently with soft toys like stabbing them with knife, hanging them through neck etc., Seeing these really worries us. Does he need any Child Psychologist's help or is it part of ADHD.
Thanks
Ravi
Answer
Dear Ravi,
I would suggest that you see a child psychologist. A child psychologist can tell you if the behaviors you are seeing are related to ADHD or other issues. Early intervention is always best to ensure your son is available to learn while in school.
Many Blessings to you.
Christine
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