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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

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Need guidance for ADHD boy

I have an ADHD son, age 10 years old, and he is currently going to grade 3 in August. I want to move to Turkey (Istanbul) and I was wondering how is the life...

I have an ADHD son, age 10 years old, and he is currently going to grade 3 in Au...

warishamalik

•5 years ago

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Medicine combination

So today my son seen a new doctor for his meds I'm so confused she just added more meds my question is does anyone else take vyvance and kapvey together in the...

So today my son seen a new doctor for his meds I'm so confused she just added mo...

Melissanmylittleman

•5 years ago

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I think my 50yr old husband has ADD.. Please help! I'm getting desperate!

Hello, first-timer from Australia here. I think my husband may have ADD. I've known there's been something wrong with him for a while now, and I haven't been...

Hello, first-timer from Australia here. I think my husband may have ADD. I've ...

Penelope72

•5 years ago

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Son Kicked Out of Summer Camp

My HFA/ADHD kid decided to hit and kick some counselors at daycamp yesterday and today, and got himself kicked out of the program. We still have 5 weeks before...

My HFA/ADHD kid decided to hit and kick some counselors at daycamp yesterday and...

MunchkinMommy537

•5 years ago

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26 year old daughter shutting down

my daughter graduated college in 2015 with a degree in biology in hopes of being a marine biologist. She was coded gt/ld, has ADHD, depression and anxiety....

my daughter graduated college in 2015 with a degree in biology in hopes of being...

seagal1

•5 years ago

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16 year old with anxiety, newly diagnosed with ADHD inattentive - seeking advice

I've searched through new and old posts and haven't really read much to address teens. My 16 year old son was diagnosed with generalized anxiety in 3rd grade....

I've searched through new and old posts and haven't really read much to address ...

kaf2022

•5 years ago

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Empathy?

Hi all! Happy summer. I am wondering about your kids and empathy? There are times when our son does something wrong and will really show NO empathy and I am...

Hi all! Happy summer. I am wondering about your kids and empathy? There are tim...

Onthemove1971

•5 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Better Tasting Medicines Improve Treatment Outcomes

Should medicine for ADHD taste good? Would you rather it have a yucky taste or be hard to swallow? Some people are concerned that making medicine taste good...

Should medicine for ADHD taste good? Would you rather it have a yucky taste or b...

KarenADHDWeekly

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New to forum

I am the mother of two children, a daughter who is 15.5 and a son 12.5. My son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 8. We have been in the medication merry go...

I am the mother of two children, a daughter who is 15.5 and a son 12.5. My son w...

Bec73

•5 years ago

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Vayarin discontinued

Vayarin substitutes that have been successful?

4fireflies

•5 years ago

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Focalin xr

My son has been taking focalin xr for about a year now. He is 13 years old. Im concerned with his weight and him losing his appetite while on the medication....

My son has been taking focalin xr for about a year now. He is 13 years old. Im c...

Ericamo1

•5 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Nurturing Independence in Your Children and Teens

Letting go can be hard! But when is the time for a parent to step back and let her child figure it out on his own and when should she intervene? How do you...

Letting go can be hard! But when is the time for a parent to step back and let h...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•5 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Summer Break, Treatment Break?

Are you considering a medication holiday for your child this summer? We asked CHADD's resident expert about the benefits--and drawbacks--of a break in...

Are you considering a medication holiday for your child this summer? We asked CH...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•5 years ago

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ADHD to ASD

Hello there- our son is 7.5 years old and have success with his medication, Intuniv 1mgs daily and Strattera 10mgs daily. We did just decrease his Strattera...

Hello there- our son is 7.5 years old and have success with his medication, Intu...

Kate5580

•5 years ago

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We are in a better place

Have not been here in a while. My daughter is now 13 and we are dealing with ADHD. She continues taking Daytrana patches for focus during school, but we are...

Have not been here in a while. My daughter is now 13 and we are dealing with ADH...

Lovemygirl

•5 years ago

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Wilmington NC group

How can we get a CHADD in Wilmington, NC. I would love to meet other parents with adhd children.

How can we get a CHADD in Wilmington, NC. I would love to meet other parents wit...

Jmeaney

•5 years ago

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Adhd support group

I wish I could find a support group in Wilmington, NC.

Jmeaney

•5 years ago

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Any natural medications/supplements for ADHD

Any recommendation on natural medications/supplements for ADHD? My son is 7 years old, we have tried stimulant, and non stimulants, but has had a reaction to...

Any recommendation on natural medications/supplements for ADHD? My son is 7 yea...

fmleon00

•5 years ago

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Mom of 12 year old girl looking for feedback on starting meds?

Hi everyone - my husband and I have finally gotten to the point where we think medication is needed for my daughter. She has been seeing therapists since she...

Hi everyone - my husband and I have finally gotten to the point where we think m...

Sunflower00

•5 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Is It Sleepiness or ADHD?

When it comes to your child's health and well-being, getting the right diagnosis is crucial. But what if your child displays signs of chronic over-tiredness...

When it comes to your child's health and well-being, getting the right diagnosis...

KarenADHDWeekly

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Worried - Will my son graduate?

Hello, my 12 y.o. son with ADHD really struggles with school work. Although he has an IEP, the progress is lacking in the areas of math, reading and writing....

Hello, my 12 y.o. son with ADHD really struggles with school work. Although he ...

Janice_H

•5 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Safer Driving For Teens With ADHD

Do you know what the top suggestion researchers have for helping teens to be safer drivers? Keep reading "Safer Driving For Teens With ADHD" at...

Do you know what the top suggestion researchers have for helping teens to be saf...

KarenADHDWeekly

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ADHD Weekly -- Colorful Spice Shows Promise for ADHD Treatment in Research

Are you a culinary fan of saffron? Researchers are curious if this fragrant spice would be used to address ADHD in symptoms in children. Read "Colorful Spice...

Are you a culinary fan of saffron? Researchers are curious if this fragrant spic...

KarenADHDWeekly

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NYC Area Referral

I live in the NYC area. Does anyone have a reputable referral for a developmental pediatrician or anyone who can assess for ADHD? I have called Child Mind...

I live in the NYC area. Does anyone have a reputable referral for a developmenta...

Mommy12

•5 years ago

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Too Sweet

My 8 year old son with sever anxiety and ADHD has a major issue with lying and sneaking sweets at any point he can. He gets up in the mornings and will go to...

My 8 year old son with sever anxiety and ADHD has a major issue with lying and s...

Foreverfar7717

•5 years ago

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once medication is helping your child without any side effects how often you make an appointment with your child psychiatrist.

My 16 year is now on 54 mg Concerta for almost more then a month and it is helping him to focus in the school without any side effects. How often do you make...

My 16 year is now on 54 mg Concerta for almost more then a month and it is helpi...

lightflower

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Losing my mind and heart is breaking

Hi everyone! First I want to thank you all for the dedicated support you give to each and every member here on this site. It’s such a great resource to have. I...

Hi everyone! First I want to thank you all for the dedicated support you give to...

nvuletich

•5 years ago

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Medication testimonial!

After barely a month on Vyvanse, my son earned an A on his 6th grade geometry exam. This is a first following a history of D’s and F’s. This is working!

After barely a month on Vyvanse, my son earned an A on his 6th grade geometry ex...

ConfrontingChallenge

•5 years ago

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Frustrated

Struggling with frustration with a child who has not been diagnosed with ADHD but who shows some symptoms and has a hard time listening. He is 5 yrs old and in...

Struggling with frustration with a child who has not been diagnosed with ADHD bu...

Mommy12

•5 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for June 2019

Need guidance for ADHD boy

Medicine combination

I think my 50yr old husband has ADD.. Please help! I'm getting desperate!

Son Kicked Out of Summer Camp

26 year old daughter shutting down

16 year old with anxiety, newly diagnosed with ADHD inattentive - seeking advice

Empathy?

ADHD Weekly -- Better Tasting Medicines Improve Treatment Outcomes

New to forum

Vayarin discontinued

Focalin xr

ADHD Weekly -- Nurturing Independence in Your Children and Teens

ADHD Weekly -- Summer Break, Treatment Break?

ADHD to ASD

We are in a better place

Wilmington NC group

Adhd support group

Any natural medications/supplements for ADHD

Mom of 12 year old girl looking for feedback on starting meds?

ADHD Weekly -- Is It Sleepiness or ADHD?

Worried - Will my son graduate?

ADHD Weekly -- Safer Driving For Teens With ADHD

ADHD Weekly -- Colorful Spice Shows Promise for ADHD Treatment in Research

NYC Area Referral

Too Sweet

once medication is helping your child without any side effects how often you make an appointment with your child psychiatrist.

Losing my mind and heart is breaking

Medication testimonial!

Frustrated

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Where do you get trusted information on ADHD? Let us know in the comments why you prefer that source and your child's age.

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