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My son at 7 years can't read or write.

jonathan11

I'm very concerned about my son he is 7 years old and he can't read or write. He also has a speech problem. He was evaluated at school an...

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If it isn't Autism what else do I need to look for?

Olivia_Sparkles

Hey guys, I have been speaking a lot today with my daughter's teacher. A little information, my daughter hasn't been tested, each time I ...

3 answers | 3 comments

How to improve dignity with special needs children?

Rdougagg1

Hi there I just had a quick question I’m a 24 year old male and recently I’ve matured into adulthood and am beginning to take care of ...

1 answer

erections make diapers impossible

jenn451

I am the mother of a very irritable 14-year-old child with Cerebral Palsy. He also is mentally retarded and has the mental capacity of an...

5 answers | 1 comment

11 month old not sitting, crawling...

jenlh

My 11 month old is not sitting up on her own yet. She can not pull her self up into a sitting position nor can she sit by her self if I ...

114 answers | 10 comments

How traumatic is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Prenatal Alcohol Exposure

Matchew1212

My adopted son was born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Prenatal Alcohol Exposure will it affect him for the rest of his life?

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Will refractive surgery such as LASIK keep me out of glasses all my life

John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO

Dec 31

VISUAL SNOW UPDATE: 2018

John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO

04/18

2018 General Information on Dry Eyes-Now known as Ocular Surface Disorder

John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO

03/18

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