[-]Hi, I'm new to posting here so sorry if I'm in the wrong category. I'm looking for a physical therapist to work once a week with my 6-year-old son, who has sensory processing issues and low muscle tone (but is very funny and bright, and delightful to work with). My son is mandated for one 60-minute session weekly by the Board of Education, so the therapist needs to be Board of Ed registered. If anyone has a name & contact info for a good therapist, I'd be really grateful if you could email me directly at sarahjc@pobox.com. Thanks so much!
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[-]Does any one have any recommendations about which private high schools in Manhattan or Brooklyn are good with GLBTQ kids?
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[-]We (American Dad, Dutch mom, 2 kids, 4 yr old boy and a newborn girl) will be moving to the bay area in December. We currently live in the Netherlands.
7 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]sorry pressed enter to quicly. I am in desperate need of advice. Where do I start looking for schools, houses etc. My son has a speech and language delay and goes to regular private school here (with a shadow). Housing costs is not my biggest worry so we can move to a more expensive area if that would mean good public schools, private school is also an option.
[ Reply | Options ]If you are moving to marin. Ross, Kentfield and Tiboron have fantastic schools. Ross being the closest knit community.
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[-]anyone have a 3 yo who had cavities filled? did they need general anaesthetic?
8 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]my (just turned) 3 y/o needs cavities filled. the dentist told us that waiting 6 months was an option as long as we were vigilant about brushing, etc. - so that we could wait until she was more mature to go forward. the other options were hospitalization (!!!) and referral to a specialist who performs sedation.
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[-]Hello, I'm getting desperate to find a pediatrician for my son with special needs. (Moved to NYC in July. Other leads have fallen through, and this is one of those few things I'm not embarrassed to be spoiled about.) We need someone very competent, preferably affiliated or w. contacts to a good hospital, and willing to communicate extremely well. The dr. needs to be able to coordinate DS's sometimes complex care. Suggestions in Queens or Manhattan (we have no car) greatly appreciated!
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very premature (2-3 months, not sure), Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, seizure disorder, laryngeal cleft, developmental delay, dyspraxia, asthma, etc. :-)
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I didn't say "how is that relevant," just for the record. I mean, it's not relevant, but I understand why someone would be curious. I probably would be, too. Yes, we adopted him. (Best decision we ever made, in case anyone is wondering about that, too :-) Ditto for his sister, also alcohol-exposed.)
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But whether or not she adopted is not germane to the question at hand--a ped specializing in SN.
[ Reply | Options ]Also for the record, there are plenty of wonderful biological mothers who parent the children whose brain damage their drinking caused. Many women drink and the damage is done before they even realize they're pregnant, or they suffer from alcoholism and may not know about the dangers (most countries don't have warning labels, and anyway, many women can't read). Just some thoughts (from original poster). And thank you to those of you with recs!
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Try Dr. Susan Levitzky 212-213 1961 (or -1960)she specializes in dc with PDD and is on the state board for recommendations in treatment for dc with autism. She's an excellent pediatrician and takes care of my dc who also has pdd.
[ Reply | Options ]Barney Softness, Upper West Side, doesn't take insurance (unfortunately) but can coordinate complicated ccare (like my son's, also premature). His staff is very understanding of a child whose behavior is different and sometimes difficult, which we've really appreciated. I'd try for almost any doc at Columbia Presbyterian, where the staff really understands multiple needs and special needs. Good luck!
[ Reply | Options ]Yes, definitely stick to Columbia uptown. Softness is an excellent developmentalist.
[ Reply | Options ]I also send my SN DC to the Softness pratice, although we use Rosenfeld there. She's been fantastic. The good thing is ALL the Dr.'s in that practice are good and you never see a nurse--it is always a Dr. I'd go with any of the older 3 there--Rosenfeld, Softness or even Rosenbaum. Thebner is great too, but for complicated I'd want and older pedi--just my personal pref.
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[-]I just moved from L.A. and now live on the upper west side and am looking for a caring pediatrician for my 3 year old who was born at 25 weeks. He has developmental delays and severe respiratory issues. I have an interview with some pediatric pulmonologist but haven't found any pediatricians. Any recommendations?
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Our child is a former 24 weeker - now four years old. We see Palmo Pasquariello at Global Pediatrics - he is wonderful and has seen many former micro preemies. Good luck.
[ Reply | Options ]Dr Barney Softness is the top developmentalist from what I'm told by other pediatricians.
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[-]Hi, I'm TTC dc number 2 and I am 43, and I'm freaking out about the possibility of Downs (1 in 50 at my age!). Anyone BTDT?
6 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]I have friends who have had babies at that age, I can think of two cases of Downs (1 terminated 1 did not) and many cases of healthy babies. Just get a CVS then decide what you want to do. Even if you keep the baby you will be better prepared to deal with the challenges b/c you will have some time to plan.
[ Reply | Options ]I'm 43 & just had a miscarriage with #3. We're waiting for the genetic report but not really worried about DS. Not sure what we would do if that is the case with the next pregnancy. I guess whatever feels right.
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I need advice. ds is turning 6. no other issues except social. quite the butterfly but argues a lot @ some point with kids his age and younger. wdid? classes were eh. and so $$. has anyhone btdt? willhe grow out of this? it's kind of exhausting to repeat self ov er and over
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[-]looking to take DD to a sensory/pt gym in queens- the only 2 we could find were Personal Touch in Fresh Meadows and Leaps and Bounds in Asotria. Anyone been to either, pros/cons/recommendations. For 2yr old DD w/ Rett's diagnosis. TIA!
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[-]anyone know the special needs public school attached to first pres
2 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]It's for autistic children and is housed in the same building as the First Pres nursery school. Teaching autistic children is part of the church's mission. I think the story is that a pastor started both schools back in the '50s because he had two children, one of whom was autistic. The autistic school is no longer officially part of the church and is public, but the church continues to rent space to it as part of its mission.
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[-]Help. looking for info on a ps for special needs kids- son diagnosed pdd. heard there is a school on lower fifth? near first pres?
2 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]Never heard of one there, but I know a lot about other options. How old is DC? Some of the best in the city are Child Development Center on W57th, Central Park Early Learning - W70s. Gillen Brewer E90s at the River. Bank St - far upper West Side. YAI - W30s. Do not get hung up on location, find the right place for child, you will get bussing and DC will adjust to bussing.
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[-]Anyone knows a speech therapist/psychologist called Shoshana Goldman on the Upper West side. How is she?
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[-]Anybody use a leash for their 3.5 yr old? (you know, the ones for toddlers). DS is too big for the stroller and is apt to take off in the store. I find them slightly barbaric somehow, but part of me thinks it might be a solution. Anybody else have this problem?
18 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]Honestly, that's crazy. he's 3.5 you can teach him byt giving consequences if he doesn't listen. a fucking leash?
[ Reply | Options ]I'm sorry I don't have any advice...the leash might be necessary. I would put ds in one of the "I have autism, what's your problem" t-shirts though when you have the "leash" on, so you don't get any comments from fucking morons like the previous post!
[ Reply | Options ]Yup, we used one when dc was younger. It was a particularly bad time and dc was running everywhere. We tried one that was a fanny pack and it wasn't enough, so we went to the harness. Please ignore the IDIOT posting above - looks like we still get strays from Toddler even with the board stamp showing!
[ Reply | Options ]I don't have an autistic child but I can't for the life of me understand people's harsh reaction to these leashes. Some kids (mine) who is NT just took a LONG time to understand consequences. In the meantime, I had a newborn and was basically stuck in my house since I didn't have a double stroller and DS was a runner. I dreamed of that leash, it would have made my DS so much happier to be out and not have me holloring after him 24/7. I should have just gotten the leash....
[ Reply | Options ]I admit it: I thought leashes were somehow demeaning before I had kids. Happily I never opened my fool mouth to anyone about that, because I would have had to eat major crow. ESPECIALLY for SN kids they can be a godsend. OP, just go ahead and use it - the regular rules do not apply!
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