Archive for April, 2008

What are some recommended child’s learning toys for a child with ADHD and that is behind developmentally?

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Malibu asked:


I was considering getting a leapster system for this child or a toy that helps her learn to read and sound out words properly. I’m trying to find the best toy to help her without spending a fortune. Can anyone make some suggestions? Thanks!

At what age is a child capable of learning to play video games?

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Amanda!! asked:


My fiance is trying to teach our 2 and a half year old to play mario kart and smash bros. He has tried to teach her on nintendo 64 and the wii, and I think he even tried to get her to learn super nintendo hehehe. Anyway I am wondering, is it even possible for such a young kid to play these machines?

How can I go about diagnosing my child with a learning disability?

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MiM asked:


Where can I take her? What can I do? Where can I get more info?
I don’t want her to have it, obviously, but I’m thinking she does. I want to know where I can go to see if she does have one.

can a child with learning disabilities truly benefit from be place in special ed?

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dingo asked:


i mean if a child is placed in special ed , can the child truly benefit from it. being protected , pampered and cared for all through their school years. then when out of school the child is force into the harsh cruel world or has entered college , where no one will helped them or protect or guide then step by step, what r they to do. all they have been protected and never learn to get up on their own two feet, so how can they truly benefit from sp ed

When a child is learning to print, it is important that she do so using the conventional hand motions?

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Tea for the Tillerman asked:


My almost-four-year old prefers to start at the bottom of letters and work upwards, whereas I learned to do the opposite. However, when I suggest that she do it my way, I can’t think of a good reason except that that is what most people do. Does it actually matter?

How much does medicating your child who has ADD and learning disability really help?

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Every body deserves life! asked:


What works? The teacher wants it. Her father is very much opposed to it and I’m generally against it and a little worried. It won’t grow our child a new brain, will it?