http://mommysavers.com/boards Families with special needs children en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:12:45 GMT vBulletin 60 http://mommysavers.com/boards/images/mommy/misc/rss.jpg http://mommysavers.com/boards http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/139753-pt-gift-ideas-dd-hypotonia.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:38:02 GMT DD#1 needs a gift list and I am trying to include any good toys that would help her strengthen herself through play. She has hypotonia and ataxia. PT suggested the Rody horse, a ride on toy you push with your feet, and a truck or something she can push across the floor while walking on her feet. OT suggested short markers or crayons to force her to grasp them correctly. Any other good ideas? DD#1 needs a gift list and I am trying to include any good toys that would help her strengthen herself through play. She has hypotonia and ataxia. PT suggested the Rody horse, a ride on toy you push with your feet, and a truck or something she can push across the floor while walking on her feet. OT suggested short markers or crayons to force her to grasp them correctly.

Any other good ideas? ]]> Special Needs KayleezMom http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/139753-pt-gift-ideas-dd-hypotonia.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/139669-adhd-biking.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:39:57 GMT Riding is My Ritalin - bicycling.com]]> This is an article that my DH ran across. It's a great article ... now mind you, I am not anti-medication at all. I can say without a doubt there are some people that really need it. But I think there are a lot of professionals (medical and educational) that are sometimes a little med-happy. Either way, whatever you feel on the subject, read over the article. It is excellent.

Riding is My Ritalin - bicycling.com ]]> Special Needs melsb http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/139669-adhd-biking.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/139605-happy2bamom.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:03:38 GMT How's it going with ds? Seeing any changes? Concerta helping? I've been there and you've been on my mind.

Hang in there~ ]]> Special Needs Susannah http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/139605-happy2bamom.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/139593-do-you-see-yourself-your-dh-so-your-childs-sn-traits.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:47:18 GMT Now that you know that you child has SN, do you see any of his/her special traits in yourself or your spouse/SO?

Being one of the 1st people to suggest the possibility of a disability/difference/SN in children, I hear this all of the time... the parent says, "I was the same way as a child." Or, "My DH/SO does the same thing." Or, "I didn't get any help and I turned out okay."

Have you thought or said this before? ]]> Special Needs Addimom http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/139593-do-you-see-yourself-your-dh-so-your-childs-sn-traits.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/138968-do-you-have-your-teachers-home-mobile-phone-number.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:39:43 GMT If so, have you ever used it? This is in the SN forum, but anyone can answer. ;) If so, have you ever used it?

This is in the SN forum, but anyone can answer. ;) ]]> Special Needs Addimom http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/138968-do-you-have-your-teachers-home-mobile-phone-number.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/138894-younger-ds-just-diagnosed-adhd.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:38:09 GMT Younger ds was just diagnosed with ADHD this week. The doctor put him on meds. He is starting therapy and swimming lessons. He also has to go back to the neurologist on Monday for another test. School is going to classify him under section 504. Am I missing anything that needs to be done? Any and all tips are appreciated. Younger ds was just diagnosed with ADHD this week. The doctor put him on meds. He is starting therapy and swimming lessons. He also has to go back to the neurologist on Monday for another test. School is going to classify him under section 504.

Am I missing anything that needs to be done? Any and all tips are appreciated. ]]> Special Needs HAPPY2BAMOM http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/138894-younger-ds-just-diagnosed-adhd.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/138673-my-dd-student-month.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:25:21 GMT My dd was selected as Student of the Month for her entire 8th grade class. I'm so excited for her!
This is so huge for her because it's not something i had ever thought she would receive, it usually goes to popular kids or kids who do better academically and socially. Grades alone are not what determine who receives the award but i still never thought she would get it.
She gets to fill up a small bulletin board with pics of herself and her friends, family or pets. Little stories about herself and things she likes/dislikes and it goes on display in the glass trophy case in the school's front lobby. She will also get her picture in our small town newspaper.
She came to the car after school Friday smiling from ear to ear telling me she was chosen.
I was so excited for her i almost cried!!
This is so good for her right now with her anxiety issues and self esteem issues. I hope this gives her the incentive to try even harder in school and be more confident. ]]> Special Needs Country~mouse http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/138673-my-dd-student-month.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/138341-does-your-sn-child-take-any-supplements.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:54:27 GMT If so what do they take, what are the benefits, and where do you purchase them?

Dd has a horrible diet and refuses all "medicine" but she will take a chewable multivitamin. She does okay in school but sometimes has a problem staying focused, etc... So I was thinking of getting her some fish oil supplements for kids. Any advice? ]]> Special Needs MXD http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/138341-does-your-sn-child-take-any-supplements.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/137941-does-anyones-child-have-tics.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:02:02 GMT My youngest has tics. We brought him to a neurologist but he did not exhibit any tics during that visit. Now I think his allergy sniffing and throat clearing may be another tic. Also he gets whiney and over stimulated very easily. Anybody else care to share your experiences? My youngest has tics. We brought him to a neurologist but he did not exhibit any tics during that visit. Now I think his allergy sniffing and throat clearing may be another tic. Also he gets whiney and over stimulated very easily. Anybody else care to share your experiences? ]]> Special Needs blessedwith3boys http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/137941-does-anyones-child-have-tics.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/137710-do-you-have-trouble-getting-your-sn-child-go-school.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:12:52 GMT Are they resistant to go in the morning? Do you consult with anyone at school once you get them there or write a note?

I am having this problem with dd2 who is Kindergarten and dx SID with underlying behavioral issues that are not yet dx. She doesn't want to go but won't tell me why. Breaks my heart to see her hurt but I don't understand why the hesitation. ]]> Special Needs 3lynns http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/137710-do-you-have-trouble-getting-your-sn-child-go-school.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/137239-you-getting-your-autism-autism-spectrum-child-flu-vaccinated.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:58:47 GMT My ds has aspergers, and all I have read about the controversial link between the Thimerasol preservative and autism disorders. I am leery to have my ds vaccinated. We have never in years past and he is rarely ill. But with the media hype...Now we have decided totally against H1N1 because it is just way too new. So what's your take? ]]> Special Needs http://mommysavers.com/boards/special-needs/137239-you-getting-your-autism-autism-spectrum-child-flu-vaccinated.html