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Consider Signs of Dyslexia If a Child Is Struggling To Read

Submitted by Staff on Fri, 2010-02-26 12:31
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A first clue might be when you listen to your child, who is learning to read, and there is some struggling over simple words that you've noticed over a period of time. They seem to be sounding out some big words and you're sure they are making progress, but you still have that little niggling at the back of your brain because they don't seem to remember many of the little simple words they have read many times before.

And, of course, many of us only know Dyslexia as seeing words in reverse, but there is so much more as I have recently learned.  Any parent that has a child who is struggling to read, no matter how well you think they are progressing, needs to read this information about the signs and symptoms of dyslexia.  Millions of children and adults have some degree of dyslexia, which affects their ability to read, spell and perform math problems. It is a visual communication problem and there are special education teachers and programs that can assist anyone with this.  The first thing to do, however, is to get your child evaluated through their school, which will involve both their classroom teacher and the principal. This can affect your child's self-esteem, frustration with school and behavior.  Do not delay getting help if you recognize your child in the signs below.  Note that we are speaking, specifically, of school-age children here.  There are many pre-school and kindergarten children that get letters confused.

We will list some Resource sites at the end of this article that go into detail about other signs, but here are some basic signs.  If any of these sound familiar, we urge you to check out the sites below and to follow up for your child's benefit.

 

Resources If You Suspect Your Child Has a Learning Disability

Submitted by Staff on Sat, 2010-02-20 12:43
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Perhaps you've noticed that your child is struggling with learning to read or not able to concentrate.  Your otherwise normal child is getting frustrated trying to learn different things that might come easy to other children.  Maybe your child's teacher has noticed them struggling in the classroom.  What should you do?  The best answer is to get your child tested.

Under federal law your local school district is obligated to assess your child free of charge, even if your child attends a private school.  If you took it upon yourself to get testing done, it can be extremely expensive.  The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was enacted in 1975 to ensure that all children receive an “appropriate” education. The law states that local schools are obliged to help identify children who may have learning disabilities and then have them assessed, with the parents’ consent, of course.

Approximately one in seven Americans has a learning disability, a neurological disorder that can make a basic task like reading, writing or organizing information more difficult than usual.  What once seemed to be a stigma is becoming more routine and the earlier a child with any type of disability get help, the better your child will be able to progress in both the classroom and future endeavors.

The first step to getting your child assessed is to meet with your child's teacher and principal.  Every state has a Parent Training and Information center that is financed by IDEA. Here you can learn about your school's responsibilityes and the rights of your child.  Another place to check out is WrightsLaw.com

Tics: Unvoluntary: Catch What You Can

Submitted by Staff on Thu, 2009-04-23 11:31
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“You can’t hold in a sneeze or a cough forever, that’s how hard it is to stop. It’s not because I want to, it’s because I have to.” --Boy in HBO Special: I have Tourette’s, but Tourette’s Doesn’t Have Me.

Join Us for the Model Me Kids Autism Awareness BlogTour April 2

Submitted by kpfitch on Tue, 2009-02-10 13:45
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Mommie911.com and ZiggityZoom.com are participating in the Model Me Kids Autism Awareness Blog Tour being held April 1-12 during Autism Awareness Month.

We want to help children with Autism and their families by providing resources, articles and products that can help, teach, or make life easier for kids with Autism and/or their families.

On April 2 we will be posting Questions about Autism and Model Me Kids and the Answers given by Model Me Kids President, Sue Klein.

I will also be reviewing one of the Model Me Kids DVDs and we will be doing a Model Me Kids Giveaway to 1 reader that leaves a comment.

Please check back for more updates, articles and visit us on April 2nd to support Autism Awareness.

The more voices that stand united the louder we can make our message to Support Autism Research, Treatments, and Support.

April 2: Mommie911

How to test for Heavy Metal Toxicity Using Urine Porphyrin Profile Analysis

Submitted by kpfitch on Wed, 2009-01-14 11:19
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Information about Urine Porphyrin Profile Analysis Testing

Recently the UPPA tested has been shown to be the most effective test in looking at heavy metal levels in children with Autism. Several reports have explained why blood and urine tests do not show if a child's body has high levels of heavy metals. For one, it has been shown that children with Autism have difficulty excreting heavy metals from their bodies, which would mean they would not be excreting the metals in urine, feces, hair and blood in levels that are found in their body tissues.

The average cost for the porphyrin test is between $100-150.00 for the test, you will also have to pay for shipping charges and any additional health care/doctor charges.

Your health care provider and/or the lab you are requesting the test from, should give you very specific directions. However there are 2 important things you should know that you do not want to over look, or else the results will be altered.

1. Porphyrins are Light Sensitive

2. Porphyrins are Temperature Sensitive

Collect the Sample in a Low Light Room and use a plastic light opaque container (often amber brown colored).

The accuracy of the results are also based on getting and keeping the urine sample out of light, minimizing air expose (sealing sample container) and keeping sample at proper temperature (which lab or doctor should explain).
There are many labs that can run this analysis, but 2 of the labs that are often recommended because results have be cross checked for accuracy are:

Labcorp (in US) or
Laboratoire Phillipe Auguste (in France)-see below for more information on these labs.

Where to Get a Reliable UPPA Test

A Cause for Concern: Heavy Metals, Our Kids & Developmental Delays

Submitted by kpfitch on Wed, 2009-01-14 11:15
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In 2004, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Institute of Health and Human Services stated that1 in 150 children have an autistic disorder and 1 in 6 children have a developmental or behavioral disorder. These are staggering statistics that should concern every parent, grandparent, doctor, clinician, and public or government official. This equates to a fourfold increase in just a decade.

Our country is in a crisis. We have ignored the red flags, the calls for concerns from parents and advocates, and we have created a generation of developmentally and behaviorally disabled children. The writing is on the wall, and yet not nearly enough is being done to research the cause and prevent this crisis from continuing or to treat our children who are suffering.

Mercury Overload ?

Still, the Institute of Medicine has ruled that no relationship exists between thimerosal and autism, and that no further studies are needed to look into the possibility of a relationship between thimerosal containing vaccines and autism. Many other studies have concluded there is a possible connection between the TCVs and autism. Why would such a strong statement be made in regards to doing no further research when we know mercury and other metals are toxic. We know mercury was in vaccines, and is still in some, so why would we risk the health of millions of children by not continuing to study the connection between all types of mercury exposure, including thimerosal, and developmental disorders in children.

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