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Fundraising Websites. Taylor Swift Quotes (Author of Taylor Swift) TransActive OHSC Testimony.pdf. Should Children Use Medical Marijuana? The issue of kids and medical marijuana is a very touchy subject. I remember when they showed a child’s father on the show ‘Weed Wars’ obtaining medical marijuana for his suffering kid. The media firestorm was almost instant. Many media outlets tried to paint it as ‘a bad parent forcing his child to smoke pot’ but there was so much more to the story. The child was suffering, and his dad was purchasing a smokeless form of cannabis per a doctor’s recommendation. How do TWB readers feel about kids using medical marijuana?

On the other side of the coin, should teenagers be allowed to possess medical marijuana cards? On the flip side again, the laws that govern high school students in regards to marijuana are outdated and far more harmful to the student than marijuana is. Microsoft Word - DocLib-A Rosetta Stone.doc - Rosetta_Stone_1.pdf. Spirited Children | Primary Healing Reiki. My website is primarily about energy healing and Reiki. However, I would also like to tell people more about spirited, indigo and crystal children.

I feel I need to give those children as much support as I can and educate parents, teachers and in general adults about those wonderful children, who don’t always find it easy to fit into our world. “The word that distinguishes spirited children from other children is more. They are normal children who are more intense, persistent, sensitive, perceptive, and uncomfortable with change than other children. You might wonder why I am writing about spirited children. I am blessed with a spirited child. It started from day one in hospital. I came across the term “spirited child” for the first time in Tracy Hogg’s book “the baby whisperer”.

There was no point on going on holidays - he would sleep even less as it was not his familiar environment. I always worried about him starting nursery/kindergarten. But that’s part of life and his temperament! Dogs available for adoption at Berkshire Humane Society — Berkshire Humane Society. Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center. Untitled. Layla's Dream Playroom. Layla's Dream Playroom. Money Saving Tips and Building Your Own Furniture. If you are like me, then you don't have $300 to spend on a Sensory table or $500 to spend on an easel. If you husband isn't "handy", I'm sure you know SOMEONE who is. Here are some of our money saving tips. My husband is not a carpenter, so the "directions" are the best I could do. LOL [SIDE NOTE - All you REALLY need for some sensory fun is a large storage container] My husband made this sandbox from scrap wood at home depot. I think the wood cost us about 3 dollars!

These are the corner board my husband used to screw the sides of the sandbox together. Easel - The base is a post that was cut and sanded to a shape we liked (you don't have to do that), then a notch was cut out for the 2x4 legs and frame. A closer look at the base. A closer look at the trim. Sensory Table - top is 2'x4', legs are about 1.5' tall - but you would want to make it to fit the height of the child. This is the cover my husband built for our light panel. Plexiglass is removable as seen here - it just lifts out. Greenfield Public Schools - Home Page. Social Stories. About Pediatric Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar disorder (also known as manic-depression) is a chronic brain disorder marked by bouts of extreme and impairing changes in mood, energy, thinking, and behavior.

The most outwardly apparent symptoms are behavioral; however, the illness often has less visible, but serious, cognitive, cardiac, and metabolic effects. Symptoms may emerge gradually or suddenly during childhood, adolescence, or adulthood. Researchers have identified cases of bipolar disorder in every age group studied, including preschoolers.1 Here, The Balanced Mind Parent Network examines bipolar disorder that emerges in childhood or adolescence. Bipolar disorder does not affect every child in the same way. The frequency, intensity, and duration of a child’s symptoms and the child’s response to treatment vary dramatically. As the child grows up, bipolar disorder may affect the size, shape, and function of brain regions and networks. There is presently no cure for bipolar disorder. Diagnosis Pediatric Bipolar Disorder. Frequently Asked Questions. The answers to the following questions do not represent the views of all mental health professionals; they reflect the academic, clinical and professional expertise of investigators supported by JBRF and other like-minded experts.

Please note: although you will read much on this site about how bipolar disorder per se is just an idea which is losing credibility, we will nevertheless use the term here as a shortcut because it is one which has a familiar meaning and because it fits with the nature of the questions. What is “early-onset”/ “pediatric”/ “juvenile” bipolar disorder and why are we suddenly hearing so much about it? Although the terms “early-onset”, “pediatric” and “juvenile” bipolar disorder actually mean slightly different things, they are often used interchangeably as labels for a manic-depressive disorder that appears early –very early—in life. Is bipolar disorder in children the same thing as bipolar disorder in adults? Objective criteria or tests would be a welcome relief. Learning About Velocardiofacial Syndrome. Learning About Velocardiofacial Syndrome What is velocardiofacial syndrome? Velocardiofacial syndrome (VCFS) is a genetic condition that is sometimes hereditary.

VCFS is characterized by a combination of medical problems that vary from child to child. These medical problems include: cleft palate, or an opening in the roof of the mouth, and other differences in the palate; heart defects; problems fighting infection; low calcium levels; differences in the way the kidneys are formed or work; a characteristic facial appearance; learning problems; and speech and feeding problems. The name velocardiofacial syndrome comes from the Latin words 'velum' meaning palate, 'cardia' meaning heart and 'facies' having to do with the face. Two genes - COMT and TBX1 - are associated with VCFS. VCFS is also called the 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. VCFS affects about 1 in 4,000 newborns. Top of page What are the symptoms of VCFS? How is VCFS diagnosed?

What is the treatment for VCFS? Is VCFS inherited? VCFS_Factsheet_07.pdf (application/pdf Object) VCFS. The Wrightslaw Way — to Special Education Law and Advocacy. One of the most controversial posts we’ve published on the Wrightslaw Way Blog was “Do You Know Who is Providing Your Child’s Speech-Language Therapy?” (Part 1) If you thought we questioned SLPAs, their abilities, and qualifications, not so. But, there are areas of concern for parents. If your child is receiving speech-language services, make sure you know if a trained, certified, or licensed individual is providing your child’s speech therapy. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is very clear about expectations for speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs), what they can and what they cannot do. Learn about educational and training requirements for SLPAs. Appropriate use and supervision of trained SLPAs can fill the gap often caused by a shortage of speech-language pathologists (SLPs).

Issues to consider: 1. 2. Little Tor Elementary School. Social Stories What is a Social Story? Carol Gray first defined social stories in 1991. She states that a Social Story describes a situation, skill, or concept in terms of relevant social cues, perspectives, and common responses in a specifically defined style and format. The goal of a Social Story is to share accurate social information in a patient and reassuring manner that is easily understood by its audience. Half of all Social Stories developed should affirm something that an individual does well. Although the goal of a Story should never be to change the individual’s behavior, that individual’s improved understanding of events and expectations may lead to more effective responses. Region 2 Lending Library Social Stories Information and Resources Kids can dream autism website A shared listing of social stories.