Monthly Archives: June 2011

How can I get financial support for my son with Marfan’s Syndrome?

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Dr. Pat

Who should I see about fund raising for my son who has Marfan’s Syndrome? He needs glasses, special shoes, and he also has scoliosis and will require heart surgery when he’s around five years old. He is three-and-a-half now and … Continue reading →

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My 15-year-old son is failing 9th grade and does not consider school a priority.

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Dr. Pat

I have reached the end of my rope with my 15-year-old son, he tries to stay home from school every single day by complaining that he is sick, which is not the case. Although he does suffer from some kind … Continue reading →

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My daughter got very drunk and may have had sex.

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Dr. Pat

My 16-year-old daughter met up with a boy (friend) yesterday, they got very drunk and I think they had sex although my daughter doesn’t really remember. She has very low self esteem and thinks she is stupid, so this is … Continue reading →

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I cannot engage my autistic son in anything visual.

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Dr. Pat

My eight-year-old son has autism and moderate intellectual disability. When I take him for speech therapy he refuses to look at the pictures and after two or to three sessions the therapists no longer want to see him. If I want him to engage … Continue reading →

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My daughter is small for her age and I worry about bullying.

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Dr. Pat

My daughter will be three in August, she was a preemie and sometimes I fear about her being picked on in school because she is so tiny (she could pass for less than two). Is this normal for a preemie, … Continue reading →

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My six-year-old son is very defiant at school.

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Dr. Pat

I have a six-year-old son in grade one, he is very intelligent and creative, but also very defiant. In school, he refuses to do work that he finds boring such as colouring or practicing writing. The teacher sends home his … Continue reading →

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My son is a biter.

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Dr. Pat

My ten-month-old bites. Hard. He has always done this, even before he had teeth, but now it is leaving bruises and he is relentless. Once he gets going you can only try to distract him, but it doesn’t really work. … Continue reading →

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My daughter has no interest in potty training.

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Dr. Pat

My daughter is turning four soon, and is still not potty-trained. She is normal in all other areas of development, but becomes very upset with the notion of giving up her pull-ups and using the toilet. She has used it … Continue reading →

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At what age are children capable of deciding which parent to live with?

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Dr. Pat

I recently became a single working mother of four young children (2 girls, 2 boys), ages ranging from three-ten.  The father of my children has moved to a different province indefinitely but makes a concerted effort to visit them when … Continue reading →

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My son’s anxiety is causing problems at school.

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Dr. Pat

My son has hidden fears, he clutters and he can’t speak in front of others, it’s even difficult for him to ask questions in school. He is eleven and, because of these problem, his grades are not good enough and school staff … Continue reading →

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