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| Developmental centers | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure if you're the right person to ask; please forgive me if you're not. I have Asperger's ...
A: I am the right person to ask. All residential facilities have different rules. Whatever program you ...
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| Job placement for severe OCD | 5/25/2009 |
Q: my 20-year old son is suffering from severe OCD and is not able even to look for a job. We live in ...
A: Your fist stop should be to try the Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational Rehabilitation ...
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| what can I do to better this situation? | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I am 25, on disability for PTSD and had a baby 8 weeks ago. Unfortunately, the father, who I have ...
A: Have you tried these resources? Scranton Area Family Center Jan Hess 541 Wyoming Avenue Scranton, ...
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| Resources | 3/21/2009 |
Q: After sustaining a mild TBI I am struggling to put an independent life together again. Are there ...
A: Here is an option, if you haven't tried it already: Brain Injury Resource Line (BIRL) toll free ...
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| DSSI | 1/17/2009 |
Q: My son is 5 and has autism. He receives DSSI,yet we sold our house and moved. We had to or our house ...
A: Here you go: http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/11000.html#part3 Resources (things you own) Resources that ...
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| Help for persons with spinal cord injuries | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I know someone who had a back injury that tore his muscle and injured several disks and has had some ...
A: Mini Grants for Artists with disabilities (could swing $500 for a laptop if this person wants to ...
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| Disable/can;t get needed help! | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I've been waiting for ssi since 2004, been denied twice, this is my third try. I have a atty.but I ...
A: I can only imagine what you are going through! I too lived for several years with chronic pain that ...
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| Brackmann De-Lang | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old nephew who has been diagnosed with Brackmann De-Lang and have been having ...
A: I was under the impression that Brachmann de Lang and Cornillia de Lange syndrome were one in the ...
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| transportation for cripples | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I am doing a reseach on the methods we can provide better mobility for cripples. I appreciate your ...
A: People who have impaired mobility can benefit from many adaptations to sidewalks and vehicles. I ...
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| PLEASE EXPLAIN | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: why do I have to have things explained to me in ...
A: I can read your question, and therefore answer it, in two possible ways: The first way is by ...
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| DISABILITY QUESTION | 7/14/2007 |
Q: Would you please explain to me: what cerebral palsy is? Thanks C Barwick
A: I've provided an explanation found on the web (link provided). I hope this helps to answer your ...
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| Cornelia De Lange Syndrome and Aging | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I work for a gentleman who has Cornelia De Lange Syndrome. Lately he has been having odd medical ...
A: I work with two kids who have Cornelia De Lange Syndrome, and the oldest case that I've ever heard ...
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| retardation | 2/6/2007 |
Q: well I am pretty sure that I am retarded or at least autistic. I am 21 and it seems about the right ...
A: Well, you write a good letter. Are you sure you're retarded? Sorry for the delay in writing back. ...
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| Group living for MR adults in NH | 11/22/2006 |
Q: I would like to know where these group living situations and agencies that work with the clients are ...
A: Well, there are group homes in NH (I know this because I run quite a few of them), so I’m not sure ...
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| Group living for MR adults in NH | 11/17/2006 |
Q: Eriquezzo. I'm curious to know where adults with mental handicaps like retardation can live when ...
A: I think there are many opportunities for in NH for young adults with MR to live a good life in their ...
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| ADHD | 7/19/2006 |
Q: Do you have any idea how teenagers and adults that have been diagnosed with attention deficit ...
A: That's a great question, however people with ADHD each face unique challenges, so it would be ...
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| mentally retarded persons | 4/12/2006 |
Q: I live in Egypt. My question is, can you send me a website which includes how mentally retarded ...
A: I would suggest that a good way to start would be to learn more about inclusion and person centered ...
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| mental retardation | 3/31/2006 |
Q: what do you say about mentally retarded patients who are mixed in with mentally ill patients? can ...
A: This is a very good question, and I could probably write you a ten page response. However, I'll try ...
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| behavior | 3/11/2006 |
Q: i live in parnell, about 20 miles from iowa city. i live in iowa. i have a four year old who has ...
A: There are agencies that provide child health services in all 99 counties for children and youth ages ...
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| Diagonosis of mentally retarded children | 1/17/2006 |
Q: Iam trying to make a game to help mentally retarded children in dyagnosis and treatment. I need to ...
A: See my answer below: "What are the thinking patterns of mentally retarded children?" Not being a ...
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| help | 12/6/2005 |
Q: What kind of supports are available in the U.S. for Bi-Polar Disorder and Major Depression? Answer - ...
A: Most cities have mental health centers where counseling and other services are provided. This may ...
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| exercise and pyschotropic drugs | 11/30/2005 |
Q: I line in miami, florida. I have an inservice to do but it's hard for me to find information about ...
A: Interesting question. Are you looking for wether or not taking psychotropics will increase/decrease ...
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| What places take voluntary commital patients? | 11/25/2005 |
Q: Jon, please help me asap. I want to check myself into some institution next week that can service me ...
A: Taken from http://www.vcuhealth.org/ Specific treatment for depression will be determined by your ...
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| how do i get people with mental disablities in my home? | 9/19/2005 |
Q: i am a residence of the state of georgia i would like to know if there is anyway you can help me to ...
A: Contact your local mental health or developmental disabilities agency. Let them know that you are ...
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| supprot | 8/9/2005 |
Q: I live in Redwood City CA and my sister has been sufering with mental health problems all of her ...
A: Your plight is an all tocommon one; people with disabilities are sometimes lumped together with ...
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| Cornelia Delang Syndrome | 6/22/2005 |
Q: I have a family friend with Cornelia Delang Syndrome. What can you tell me about this disease and ...
A: A good resource is the CdLS- USA Foundation. http://www.cdlsusa.org/ Also, feel free to contact ...
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| General disabled question | 2/21/2005 |
Q: I am 21 years old and currently live in New York and I am currently unemployed. I lived my life ...
A: Being unemployed and disabled, you should qualify for some benefits. I'm not familiar with NY, but ...
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| career research | 9/28/2004 |
Q: I am a senior in high school in Washington state and doing a research project for psychology. My ...
A: 1. What lead you to study and choose this type of psychology for a career? I volunteered in a ...
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| help with 58 year old retarded man who lives with mother hwo is dying | 5/5/2004 |
Q: north carolina my wife has an only aunt who is dying fast and leaving a 58 year old retarted son who ...
A: Sorry it took so long for me to get back to you. You will need to contact your local MH/DD office, ...
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| Mental retardation | 4/23/2004 |
Q: Are there any phyciatrist in Virginia or North Carolina that specialize in mentally retarded people ...
A: Here is a great contact: Mark S. Diorio, Ph.D. Northern Virginia Training Center (NVTC) 9901 ...
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