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What questions should the money for autism research address?

World's Best — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:42:06 +0000

Alex asked: Would you be interested in finding if there is a relationship between paternal age and autism currently in the US? What specific questions do you want answered? Do you want pre-natal testing worked on? Dear SpecEdtch, . We need to get the data.You know how horrible the situation is for these kids and [...]

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What treatment will be most effective for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity?

World's Best — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:54:19 +0000

fahim asked: What treatment will be most effective for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity? is a post from: Health, Disease, Prevention

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How can I help a child with autism manage his behaviour?

World's Best — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:37:51 +0000

Kitty_Kat asked: I am a preschool teacher in an integrated childcare centre, and I have a child with autism in my class. I have never worked closely with a child with autism before, and he seems to have trouble managing his behaviour. He mainly hits, kicks, and pushes the other children. What strategies can I [...]

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How did Christopher’s autism help in solving the mystery of the murdered dog?

World's Best — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:40:13 +0000

blah! asked: From the book “The curious incident of the dog in the night time”, how did Christopher’s autism help in solving the mystery of the murdered dog Wellington? How did Christopher’s autism help in solving the mystery of the murdered dog? is a post from: Health, Disease, Prevention

How did Christopher’s autism help in solving the mystery of the murdered dog? is a post from: Health, Disease, Prevention

What substances causes hyperactivity?

World's Best — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:13:19 +0000

Cranberrydude asked: I suffer sometimes from sudden hyperactivity episodes and i want to know what food or drink causes that, sugar? salt?. Thank You, What substances causes hyperactivity? is a post from: Health, Disease, Prevention

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Is there a link between hunger/food and hyperactivity in children?

World's Best — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:38:51 +0000

mrsjingles26 asked: I work in an after school club and have noticed with a couple of children that sometimes they can come in and start off ‘high as kites’ but after they have snack (usually fruit and a biscuit) that they calm down. Is there a connection somewhere? Is it something to do [...]

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Is there a certain gene link between hyperactivity and genious?

World's Best — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:56:29 +0000

j w asked: My oldest son is hyper but makes good grades. My second and third son are recogonized by the public school as talented and gifted. They are at the top of their class and always on the school’s honor roll. They are not hyper. Do hyper and gifted carry [...]

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What do you think so many of today’s kids have Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

World's Best — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:22:31 +0000

txflowerblossom asked: What do you think so many of today’s kids have Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? is a post from: Health, Disease, Prevention

What do you think so many of today’s kids have Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? is a post from: Health, Disease, Prevention

What do you think about Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit HyperActivity Disorder?

World's Best — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:22:06 +0000

Ashley asked: I am working on a presentation about ADD/ADHD and I need some personal feedback. What do YOU think about this ADD/ADHD phenomenon? Do you think it’s over-diagnosed? Do you think it even exists? Are you diagnosed with it? Can you tell me about some of your struggle? Any opinion about Attention [...]

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What are some of the best sensory activities/products for children with autism?

World's Best — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:16 +0000

ksuwildcatrachel asked: This question is for parents of children with autism and autism professionals. I am looking to provide a really good sensory diet for my 3-year-old daughter, who has autism. Therapy catalogs are full of pricey products. Which ones have you found to be the best? What are some of the best [...]

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