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FDA Approves Liquid ADHD Medication

The Food and Drug Administration has approved of a liquid extended release medication for ADHD. It is called Quillivant XR. This could be really helpful for children (and adults) who require medication in pill form to treat their ADHD and who have difficulty swallowing pills. Typically, ADHD is treated with a combination of cognitive – behavioral therapy and prescription medication. Acupuncture has been found to also be helpful in reducing some of the symptoms of ADHD. Others feel that a specific diet can help, and there are some parents who prefer to give their child coffee instead of medication. Prescription … Continue reading →

Special Needs Podcast Roundup – Week of July 2, 2012

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Every week, the Special Needs Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of podcasts that discuss topics that parents of children who have special needs would find relevant. Subjects can range from a particular special need, to special education, and more! The Coffee Klatch released a new episode on July 1, 2012. This episode is called “The Best of The Coffee Klatch – Sensory Processing Disorder”. This episode features Dr. Lucy Miller, the founder of Sensory Processing Disorder foundation. She is also the author of “Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder”. It also features Carol … Continue reading →

Special Needs Podcast Roundup – Week of June 25, 2012

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It is time for another Special Needs Podcast Roundup blog. This is where to find new episodes of podcasts that discuss subjects that are relevant to parents of children who have special needs. Topics could range from ADHD and autism to Special Education, stories in the news, and more! The Parent’s Journal has an episode that was released on June 25, 2012. This episode is called “Become Your Child’s Education Advocate”. It features guest Bryan Hasell, who is the co-director if Public Impact and the co-author of “The Picky Parent Guide”. The Coffee Klatch released an episode on June 24, … Continue reading →

Special Needs Podcast Roundup – Week of June 18, 2012

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Every week, the Special Needs Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of podcasts that discuss topics that are relevant to parents of children who have a variety of special needs. Topics could cover ADHD, autism, Special Education, stories in the news, and more! The Parent’s Journal has an episode that was released on June 18, 2012. This episode is called “John Kemp”. The topic of this one is “Play and Friendship for Children with Disabilities”. It features John Kemp, author of the book “Reflections from a Different Journey”. The Coffee Klatch has an episode that was released on June … Continue reading →

Special Needs Podcast Roundup – Week of January 23, 2012

Once a week, the Special Needs Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episode of podcasts that discuss topics that are relevant to parents of children who have special needs. Podcasts can be excellent resources of information. The Parent’s Journal released an episode on January 23, 2012. This episode is called “Camps for Children with Physical Disabilities”. This episode is hosted by Dr. Kristi Sayers Menear, who is a Certified Adapted Physical Educator who offers creative play ideas for children with physical disabilities. Coffee Klatch has an episode that was released on January 23, 2012. This episode is called “Kidlutions with … Continue reading →

Special Needs Podcast Roundup – Week of December 12, 2011

The Special Needs Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of podcasts that are relevant to parents of children who have special needs. This week there are episodes about ADHD medications, prosthetic limbs, coping with mitochondrial disease, and more. Special Kid School Talk released an episode on December 11, 2011. This episode is called “Medication for ADD and ADHD – You Need to Know the Truth!” In this episode, Dr. Kari is joined by Dr. James Varga, who is a developmental pediatrician. He discusses the pros and cons of ADD / ADHD medications, (with an emphasis on the pros). There … Continue reading →

Special Needs Podcast Roundup – Week of October 25, 2011

After a short hiatus, the Special Needs Podcast Roundup has returned! This one is stuffed full of new episodes from your favorite podcasts that talk about things that are relevant to parents of kids who have special needs. Parenting Podcast has an episode that was released sometime in October of 2011. The episode is called “Finding the Best Medical Care for Your Child”. It features Avery Comarow, the senior writer for U.S. News and World Report and Editor of America’s Best Hospitals. The Coffee Klatch released an episode on October 23, 2011. This episode is called “Dr. Ron Minson- ILS”. … Continue reading →

Special Needs Podcast Roundup – Week of October 4, 2011

Be sure to check out the weekly Special Needs Podcast Roundup each and every week to stay up to date with the latest episodes of podcasts that discuss issues that are relevant to parents of kids who have special needs. You can find new episodes of your favorite podcasts, as well as some that may be brand new to you. The Coffee Klatch has an episode that was released on October 2, 2011. This episode is called “Dr. Art Bonde – Is it ADHD/Dyslexia or a vision problem”. Dr. Bonde is has been an optomitrist for over 40 years. The … Continue reading →

Could Coffee Help Kids Who Have ADHD?

Would you give your seven year old a cup of coffee to drink? What if your child had ADHD, and you believed that the coffee was helping alleviate some of your child’s symptoms? A mom who writes or The Stir has been giving her son coffee, as medicine, for his ADHD. A mom named Christie Haskel noticed that her seven year old son, Rowan, appeared to be exhibiting some of the classic symptoms of ADHD. She says that he had problems concentrating when he needed to be focusing on something, that he had trouble keeping his hands to himself, and … Continue reading →

Special Needs Podcast Roundup – Week of August 30, 2011

It’s that time of the week! Here are a bunch of new episodes of podcasts about topics that parents of children who have special needs will find relevant. You can find new things to listen to every week on the Special Needs Podcast Roundup blog. Special Kid School Talk has an episode that was released on August 26, 2011. This episode is called “Homeschooling Your Special Needs Child”. Host Dr. Kari speaks with Bobbi Sheahan, a mother of a child that has autism. They talk about how to homeschool your special needs child, how to provide your child with a … Continue reading →