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My daughter is masturbating at school and to get herself to sleep.
My eight-year-old daughter is masturbating, when she is tired or right before she goes to bed. It happened before when she was five, at which time I talked to her about it. She stopped. And now I have noticed she … Continue reading
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Does my daughter have a learning disability?
My daughter is almost six, nearing the end of grade primary in French. French is not spoken at home. I have been noticing that she is mixing her numbers and letters up a lot, even when she is looking right … Continue reading
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Tagged assessment, delay, diagnosis, dyslexia, french, frustration, learning, learning disability, letter reversal, math, progress, psychologist, reading, school, teacher, test
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How can I get my daughter tested for ADHD?
I have an 11-year-old daughter who I think has some issues, her teachers believe she may have ADHD, how do I get her tested? The diagnosis of ADHD can be done by a psychologist, psychiatrist or a pediatrician who specializes … Continue reading
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Teachers complain my son is hyper, what can I do?
I have a kid of 4 years old. He is intelligent and very sharp but his teachers complain that he is hyper. He is a fidget. He cannot concentrate on one thing at a time and doesn’t have any patience … Continue reading
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