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I returned from vacation and noticed a gas smell in my house. We had a leak repaired a year ago when we also had a smell. The gas company came out but took measurements and said it was only a small leak. Then our GC, who was working on a larger project, noticed it and called in one of his "guys" who confirmed it was much larger than what the gas company told us. Does anyone have a "guy"? Do I start with the gas company? I'm concerned they're going to tell us again that it's only a sm -
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My older kid was like this, except at 3 not 4. He was an absolute unholy terror at home at age 3. He's 13 now, he's been delightful and charming and cooperative and funny most of the rest of his life (I mean we all have our days) and is neurotypical. My younger child was more volatile overall, but within the range of normal, until she was 5 and then became emotionally disregulated and fell apart all the time. She is also charming and funny and delightful and not neuroty -
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Months ago I started trying to get an appointment for my daughter to be assessed for adhd medication for the first time (she's had the diagnosis for 2 years). The physician said we had to re-do all the forms, even though we have a full neuropsych (not required for adhd diganosis) and ongoing updated forms from her therapist. We had a back and forth and the dr agreed she actually really only needed updated vanderbuilt forms from parents and teacher. We sent the form to the teacher in late March,
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