What are the Signs of Aspergers Syndrome? With the DSM changing this year, I wanted to address something that many parents of kids on the Autism Spectrum have been saying for a long time. No matter what you call it, it’s Autism! When I tried to research what the signs and symptoms of Aspergers are, […]
What is Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, or PDD-NOS? It’s a form of Autism. Until this year when the DSM changes to remove PDD-NOS along with Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD-NOS has been a diagnosis for many kids with higher function that still display common traits of kids with Autism. The thing is, Autism is […]
My daughter has been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes! When the diagnosis first came, I had no idea how scary it is – how dangerous it is. Here is what I’ve found out, and what’s still confusing about the difference between Autism behaviors and Diabetes symptoms. What is type 2 diabetes? I’m a little angry […]
According to a new survey which isn’t linked in the video, the CDC did phone interviews with parents and has determined that the number of kids with Autism is now 1 in 50!
My struggle with chronic pain I grew up in a house where my mom had chronic migraines. Her dad had them too. They rendered her useless for days at a time. Sometimes it wasn’t as bad as others which meant she came out of her room and maybe saw me off to school or cooked […]
I’d like you to welcome our first guest post here on Special Needs Kids Talk Radio. Deanna is a mom to a special needs child, and I thought it was fascinating to read about how a toy changed her son’s life. Sometimes that is all it takes, right? Read Deanna’s story and be sure to […]
Yesterday, despite several technical glitches, Julie and I were able to do our first radio show which explains how we are moving forward with Special Needs Kids Talk Radio. There are three aspects to what we are calling “the project”. The blog – we want to include personal stories and helpful information related to […]
Mid March in Kansas means Tornado weather. Yes, Tornado with a capitol T. Tornadoes in Kansas are nothing to laugh at. They are life threatening, and devastating for people who can handle normal situations easily. For those with special needs, the damage caused by a tornado is another story! In the spring of 2001 we […]
I’m usually very laid back and easy going. But since before Christmas 2012, I’ve been annoyed by everyone. Not just a little bit either. My co-workers, my kids, my mom, and even my darn dog. With that said, know that there is snark, sarcasm, and some stress involved in the making of this post and […]
I think homework should be banned! School is hard enough now without the addes stress to both kids and their parents of trying to get hours worth of homework done. Throw in ADD or ADHD and it is not just a battle, but a war.
What have you done to help your kids with ADHD?