Zoo Keeper Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) So....if I suspect that two (or more) of my children have some issues such as SPD, Aspergers, or ADHD, where would I look online to find reliable, easy to understand info on this? Lists of symptoms/behaviors would be very helpful. My husband is convinced that they will just grow out of it, etc. I need to have my "evidence" to help him see that yes, I do need to present this info to the Dr. at the next appt. These kids need medical help, not just a few more years of all of us going crazy while I keep on waiting for that magic cure to happen... For the record, my husband does think that there are children with these issues, and he is glad they can get help. He just thinks that his children are NOT in that category. Help me help him see. Please. Edited May 23, 2012 by Zoo Keeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MomatHWTK Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Bipolar Information: http://www.jbrf.org/pdf/CBQ_Development.pdf Bipolar Questionnaire: http://www.jbrf.org/cbq/cbq_survey.cfm Scoring Guidelines: http://www.jbrf.org/pdf/cbq_srv.pdf http://www.psbmed.com/pdf/teenChildBipolarQuestionnaireForm.pdf'>http://www.psbmed.com/pdf/teenChildBipolarQuestionnaireForm.pdf'>http://www.psbmed.com/pdf/teenChildBipolarQuestionnaireForm.pdf'>http://www.psbmed.com/pdf/teenChildBipolarQuestionnaireForm.pdf Vanderbilt Assessment Tool: http://www.cap4kids.org/new_york_city/download/ADHDParent.pdf Scoring: http://www.nichq.org/toolkits_publications/complete_adhd/07Scoring%20Instructions.pdf'>http://www.nichq.org/toolkits_publications/complete_adhd/07Scoring%20Instructions.pdf'>http://www.nichq.org/toolkits_publications/complete_adhd/07Scoring%20Instructions.pdf'>http://www.nichq.org/toolkits_publications/complete_adhd/07Scoring%20Instructions.pdf Bipolar Information: http://www.jbrf.org/pdf/CBQ_Development.pdf Bipolar Questionnaire: http://www.jbrf.org/cbq/cbq_survey.cfm Scoring Guidelines: http://www.jbrf.org/pdf/cbq_srv.pdf http://www.psbmed.com/pdf/teenChildBipolarQuestionnaireForm.pdf Vanderbilt Assessment Tool: http://www.cap4kids.org/new_york_city/download/ADHDParent.pdf Scoring: http://www.nichq.org/toolkits_publications/complete_adhd/07Scoring%20Instructions.pdf http://www.udel.edu/cds/familyeducation/pdf/family_education_full_manual_September2008.pdf http://aspergersyndrome.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Thank you both. :) Off to read and read and read... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 :bigear: Anyone have any good sites on Sensory issues? I keep on finding ads for books etc., masquerading as helpful info... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 :bigear: Anyone have any good sites on Sensory issues? I keep on finding ads for books etc., masquerading as helpful info... Since you didn't get a reply on this, perhaps this might help. I own and am currently reading the book "Raising a Sensory Smart Child". You might find this link from one of the authors' site (Nancy Peske) helpful. It has some general info on SID. http://www.sensorysmartparent.com/sensoryissues.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Another checklist for SPD is here Here is a good article on Non-Verbal Learning Disorder. I'm still a bit hazy though on how NVLD differs from mild Asperger's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Thanks Crimson and Marie, for the links. I'm in research mode, and anything helps. I appreciate it very much. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) I would recommend hitting the library for some books too. For ADHD, check out Hallowell's books: - Driven to Distraction and - Delivered from Distraction Others may have some other suggestions for you also. I picked Dr. Hallowell and Dr. Ratey's (co-author) books because they have ADD also, besides being in the field. For ASD and Asperger's I would suggest taking a look at: - Temple Grandin's book, The Way I See It - The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome by Tony Attwood For SID, check out: - The Out-of-Sync Child - Raising a Sensory Smart Child I could list many more :D but these would be a good start. I am currently reading (well... one of the books I am reading ;)) : - Look at my eyes by Melanie Fowler This is not a very popular book but I stumbled on it at my library while trying to find information on ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) and how to apply some of it at home, on my own if possible, and found it a nice little book for those that are new to the world of autism. Anyway, thought I would suggest these for you to consider. You should be able to find most, if not all, at your library. Edited May 31, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 Thanks for all the suggestions, Marie. I have a couple libraries to pool from, so I hope to find some on your list. Your books may be helpful to me AND to my husband, as I try to educate both of us...:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merry gardens Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I would recommend hitting the library for some books too. ... I find the "search inside" feature and reviews on Amazon very helpful also. Some more books to check out are "The Mislabled Child" (for a general overview of several different learning disorders) http://www.amazon.com/The-Mislabeled-Child-Solutions-Challenges/dp/1401308996/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338480694&sr=8-1#_ and "When the Brain Can't Hear" (for auditory processing disorders, which can mimic and/or co-exist with other learning disorders) http://www.amazon.com/When-Brain-Cant-Hear-Unraveling/dp/0743428641/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1338481205&sr=1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Thank you!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Thanks for all the suggestions, Marie. I have a couple libraries to pool from, so I hope to find some on your list. Your books may be helpful to me AND to my husband, as I try to educate both of us...:) You're welcome! I have been educating both of us for about a year now :lol:. If I could count how many times I have said "dear, you have to hear this" and then I proceed to read ;). I find the "search inside" feature and reviews on Amazon very helpful also. Absolutely :)! I always have one tab open with our library website and one or many more with books ;). I check out preview pages and read the reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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