Well, this year promises not to disappoint. The questions and calls from listeners, once again, delivered with a wide variety of challenges.
There was some fun stuff, too, considering that Valentine's Day was still swirling around.
There was some fun stuff, too, considering that Valentine's Day was still swirling around.
During a lightning round, I warned parents about the recall of the Power Wheels Barbie Dream Camper. A whopping 44,000 of them were sold between July, 2018 and January, 2019 and are being recalled due to a stuck accelerator issue. That's serious.
The camper is a pricey little thing and goes for $400! Yep, it includes a kitchen, grill and a campfire. Everything Barbie needs for that romantic beach dinner!
Here's the link to the article in case you need more!
The camper is a pricey little thing and goes for $400! Yep, it includes a kitchen, grill and a campfire. Everything Barbie needs for that romantic beach dinner!
Here's the link to the article in case you need more!
A Canadian woman wrote her own obituary. Now, this isn't unusual these days, but hers was hilarious. She was cremated. See what she had to say about her body now..
I would have loved to have known her!
I would have loved to have known her!
A Momma wrote in about her 14-year old severely bipolar daughter and contraception. Mother referenced that residential placement may be the next step.
I encouraged her to get an educational consultant on board to help teach them about the most appropriate placement for her. Here's the link to the Independent Educational Consultants Association. In my experience in private practice, a consultant has made all of the difference.
Listen to the podcast of the 2nd hour of the show to hear the issues. It's important to consider birth control for severely impacted girls with bipolar disorder.
I encouraged her to get an educational consultant on board to help teach them about the most appropriate placement for her. Here's the link to the Independent Educational Consultants Association. In my experience in private practice, a consultant has made all of the difference.
Listen to the podcast of the 2nd hour of the show to hear the issues. It's important to consider birth control for severely impacted girls with bipolar disorder.
For my KSUE family and friends. Last night, I talked about the types of conversations that teachers and principals are having at this time of the year for those kids who continue to struggle.
Your child is at risk for learning disabilities and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and other challenges if:
If retention (holding back/failing a grade) is being considered, please, please, have your child evaluated first.
Here are two articles that tell you about the school-based and private process for assessment. You've got to know what you're dealing with here. More of the same may not help!!
You don't know what you don't know-Part !: The Special Education Referral
You don't know what you don't know-Part II: The Special Education Assessment
You can use the search bar on DrClaudia.net and look for posts related to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, learning disabilities, dyslexia, language processing problems and other areas of concern.
I also mentioned that since you live in California, go to the California Department of Education and evaluate the Content Standards for each grade in reading and math. See how your child measures up. Each state lists their educational standards.
Also, I referenced the Association of Educational Therapists where parents can find local resources for remediation for their children! Educational therapists are highly trained and offer remediation instead of just tutoring!
Good luck out there and I'll see you next week on the radio!
Claudia
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Your child is at risk for learning disabilities and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and other challenges if:
- Your child had a difficulty delivery (not breathing at birth, "crash" C-section, cord around neck)
- Was conceived through IVF
- Had more than 5 ear infections before the age of 2
- Slow to talk
- Is immature compared to the other kids
- Family history of learning and behavioral problems
- Premature with low, very low or extremely low birth weight.
If retention (holding back/failing a grade) is being considered, please, please, have your child evaluated first.
Here are two articles that tell you about the school-based and private process for assessment. You've got to know what you're dealing with here. More of the same may not help!!
You don't know what you don't know-Part !: The Special Education Referral
You don't know what you don't know-Part II: The Special Education Assessment
You can use the search bar on DrClaudia.net and look for posts related to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, learning disabilities, dyslexia, language processing problems and other areas of concern.
I also mentioned that since you live in California, go to the California Department of Education and evaluate the Content Standards for each grade in reading and math. See how your child measures up. Each state lists their educational standards.
Also, I referenced the Association of Educational Therapists where parents can find local resources for remediation for their children! Educational therapists are highly trained and offer remediation instead of just tutoring!
Good luck out there and I'll see you next week on the radio!
Claudia
Join me on Facebook at Dr. Claudia McCulloch.
At Dr.Claudia.net, click on the "Ask Me" button and send me a question.
Sign up for the Sunday newsletter. Don't miss a thing!
