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11/23/2008 My daughter, Hannah, is 7. She has Soto's Syndrome and epilepsy. Kids at school are distant from her when she goes to her mainstream class for a few hours. She looks different from theSoto's so I guess that is why. How do other parents handle this? I feel so sorry for her when I see the other kids play together and she is alone. She does not seem to realize it but I know the time will come when she does. Any advice would be great. I can be reached at loribd216@aol.com Thanks in advance! see answers    email to a friend

11/22/2008 I am looking to converse with someone who has a child with congenital hypothyroidism. My daughter is 17 years old and I have been looking for someone to discuss issues related to this for 17 years. Please contact me at jsmery@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Janet see answers    email to a friend

11/22/2008 My son has Spina Bifida and has been trying so hard to learn to ride a "regular" bike. His balance is significantly challenged, though, so I guess it's time to start looking at what our adaptive bike choices are. Does anyone have any suggestions as to vendors or good sources of information on adaptive bikes? Thanks! see answers    email to a friend

11/22/2008 Does anyone know of social networks in the Austin/Central Texas area for adult with special needs? I have a 19 y/o son who is mildly mentally challenged and loves to socialize. His peers at our Church totally ignore him. He has a "Myspace" even though he cannot read or write and (his computer reads to him and we write his e-mails) He has cultivated several friends in the music industry in Austin and they seem to be more accepting. We have even built a stage at our place and had a live concert for some of his friends. If I cannot find a network I will form one myself. If you have any intrest in meeting in the Austin area for concerts, boweling, movies or an occasilnal concert at our place (we live in the country next to Down Home Ranch)just e-mail me Joe Potts joseph1313@eccwireless.com see answers    email to a friend

11/06/2008 I'm depressed. I've tried support groups and joined a gym, but just feel really sad and am having trouble accepting and embracing my life and what it is. Anyone have a great therapist they can recommend for me? I'd prefer a woman (and in South Austin if I can get really picky about it!) I printed out a list of people from the Blue Cross website, but that was a year ago and I'm just not sure how to really find someone who may be able to help me. Thanks! see answers    email to a friend

10/11/2008 We are looking for anyone with a daughter with special needs who might be able to interact with our daughter, Elona. She is 12 years old with about an 8-year old's cognitive level, and was initially diagnosed as ADD. We have been home-schooling her for 4 years now, and she has improved enormously under the programs developed by the Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential (www.iahp.org), but she is sorely lacking in social interactions. Could your daughter perhaps become her friend? Renee and Michael see answers    email to a friend

10/06/2008 I'm looking for information concerning HCS providers in the Austin area. Does anyone have any strong feelings- positive or negative- about their provider? Thanks! Nancy see answers    email to a friend

10/02/2008 I have a 7year old and 5year old, one in 2nd grade, the other in prek; both have behavior problems at school. I am divorced from their father and now have twin 1 yrolds, and live with my new husband. They've been adjusting to all of this change; one by inverting and carrying guilt (7 yrold), the other by taking on the bully role (5yrold). I guess I'd like to hear from others who have overcome these type of issues. see answers    email to a friend

09/19/2008 I was wondering if anyone knew of any resources up in Cedar Park or Leander. I am looking for a child care facility for my 4 year old son who has a speech delay. His current daycare is not able to handle him. If anyone knows of anything in the area, please let me know. He is already in the PPCD program in LISD, but we need afterschool care for him. see answers    email to a friend

08/30/2008 My 13 year old son was just diagnosed with dyslexia. I have been trying to find a reasonably priced education specialist for him. I am a single parent and $60 a week x 3 days is a lot. I work for a non profit and don't make a lot. Martha see answers    email to a friend

08/10/2008 I have a 17 year old that has mild MR. She is high functioning, however academically is at a 4th grade reading, 5th grade math. Looking long term, she wants to move out on her own, maybe with a room mate. She cannot make enough money to live in a "safe" place and I think she is too high functioning for a residential program. Anyone with any suggestions? see answers    email to a friend

07/23/2008 Hi I have a Deaf son who is twelve and we have been looking for a daycare for him, does any one know of any childcare - daycare for special needs children age 12? see answers    email to a friend

07/18/2008 Hi, I am a mum of a 12 yr old daughter with Down syndrome. I was wondering if anyone knows of a Social Skills class here in Austin. Something teaching appropriate behavior with others. Any suggestions? see answers    email to a friend

06/26/2008 I am looking for other parents who are teaching asl to their kids for whatever reason. I have a 6 year old girl who needs to be exposed to other children signing. Do you know of any parents who would like to start a group or already have one going I could contact? see answers    email to a friend

06/25/2008 I am looking for a reliable special needs swimming instructor. I would prefer private lessons at our pool, but willing to go to another pool. Please contact me at home@masts.us if you know of anyone. Thank you so much. see answers    email to a friend

06/24/2008 Is anyone in need of Epilepsy Seizure Recognition & Response Training? The Epilepsy Foundation Central and South Texas provides free training to the community! Perfect for schools, daycares, camps, clubs, etc. see answers    email to a friend

05/15/2008 I am an occupational therapist in Central Texas and am looking for a young person to do Stanley Greenspan's floortime with. I would like to work with he/she over the course of a year and would need to video record some treatment sessions for certification purposes. There would be no charge for the service. If all went well and you wished to donate funds to my certification/study costs please do but this is not a requirement. see answers    email to a friend

05/12/2008 THANKS FOR ALL YOUR WORK IN CREATING THIS WEBSITE !! I 'm wondering if others are having the same problem I am in leaving an email on Outlook Express in the "Contact Us" section. I also encountered a problem trying to "Add a Resource," since what I'm trying to add is not an organization per se. It's "Resources for Real Kids with Real Needs" -- an innovative, online guide for parents and professionals found on the website of our local Easter Seals chapter.: http://centraltx.easterseals.com To access the guide, click the gold icon on the right-hand side of the homepage that says "Resources for Real Kids with Real Needs." Susan Hawkins Sager see answers    email to a friend