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To: OKIEDOC; The Ghost of FReepers Past; Skooz; SteveMcKing
I am the parent of a rambunctious, hyper, 3 year old. She does her own thing 90% of the time, and it takes 100 times to tell her something for her to do it. Extremely advanced in many things: less-so in social skills. She IS 3. The family hints she may have ADHD... which I asked the pediatrician about. She calls her "spirited", which many of the S.D. FReepers who met her would probably agree with.

I watch "SuperNanny"... every week! The same-age children in some of the shows are not unlike my own at times, and her techniques are helping us, when applicable.

But, if I had a doctor diagnose her as ADHD, I'd probably seek more information as well as a 2nd opinion. I've never heard ADHD considered a disability, and it's "in" our family: unfortunately IMHO used as a crutch. And I have what IS considered a disability, that most people would never question: MS. I'm one of the lucky ones, who has it but you can't tell by looking at me most of the time, so even I grow uncomfortable with being called "disabled" when there are so many who are worse off than I.

On another note: It seems to me that the parents of this child in the article could have better spent their money on specialized education, than on an attorney all the way to the Supreme Court? It isn't stated that I recall, but I doubt this case was free.

35 posted on 11/14/2005 11:37:26 AM PST by cgk (Card-Carrying, Dues-Paying Member of the VCBC {Vast Conservative Base Conspiracy})
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To: cgk

I think everything you said is very reasonable and intelligent. Your beautiful little child is probably just normal in the range of her specific personality type. I think you are wise to look for discipline adivce first. Some kids are more challenging, and sometimes it is just a matter of trying out different techniques and being firm but loving. Do not yield to her control no matter what, but stay calm and sweet. That whole eye contact thing is big, plus talking slowly and being very specific and very consistent. Three is very young. You have lots of time.


46 posted on 11/14/2005 12:09:43 PM PST by The Ghost of FReepers Past (The nastiness of evolutionists proves one theological point: human depravity..)
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To: cgk
What a great attitude towards MS.

Thanks for your comments regarding your child.

My sons child has been diagnosed twice, first with epilepsy, second with Autism.

Both diagnosis by pediatric neurologists.

Were now seeking a third diagnosis to confirm one or the other or both.

As Neil Cavuto of Fox fame says, the disability is much bigger for the person who has that affliction.
56 posted on 11/14/2005 12:42:58 PM PST by OKIEDOC (There's nothing like hearing someone say thank you for your help.)
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