Rebecca Resnik, PsyD  
Female
Chantilly - VA

Specialties: Parenting Instruction, Developmental Disabilities, Psychological Assessment

Interests: Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Management, Parent Child Communications
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Role Confusion!
Nov 18, 2008 07:57PM in the Parenting Expert Forum
Hello, stepparenting is quite a challenge, no matter how much you are willing to give to this little boy. It sounds like he and his father are quite fortunate to have you in the picture. You are not alone in what you are experiencing (I am a stepmother too), and establishing what your role is to be is one of the greatest challenges of being a stepmother....
Gifted/LD
Nov 18, 2008 07:23PM in the ADD / ADHD Expert Forum
I'm glad this was helpful, hopefully your daughter will find a classroom setting where she can enjoy developing her gifts.
risperdal for ADHD?
Nov 18, 2008 07:20PM in the ADD / ADHD Expert Forum
Hello, as I am a psychologist and not a physician, my knowledge of psychotropic medications is limited. As I am sure you know, risperdal is an antipsychotic medication. Stimulants and selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (Strattera) are most commonly prescribed to manage symptoms of ADHD. Not every child can tolerate stimulants, but it sounds like...
help
Nov 18, 2008 09:42AM in the Parenting Expert Forum
Hello, it is not unusual (though certainly not pleasant) for little kids who have mastered potty training to have periods of regression. Since he has mastered it in the past, you know that he is capable of controlling his bowels in general. Now, the first stop should be to the pediatrician. Keep a record of a few days that describes when he soils and the ...
my 18 month
Nov 17, 2008 09:17PM in the ADD / ADHD Expert Forum
Hello, It sounds like your son may have a speech delay. Most children his age can use a variety of gestures and can use quiet a few words (or signs) to express themselves. I would consult your pediatrician and ask for a referral for an assessment. You can learn about language milestones and speech language assessment at the website of the American Spee...
Gifted/LD
Nov 17, 2008 08:08PM in the ADD / ADHD Expert Forum
Hello, it is difficult to second guess a psychologist's impressions based on scores alone, because so much the art of assessing young children is observing their behavior during testing. IQ scores from children under 6 are also less reliable than scores obtained after age 6. It is best to consider these scores in terms of the range of performance, and not...