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Some success and hope with friends

Just wanted to put this in a place where parents would understand and to offer some example of hope. My son is 16 and for years, he has struggled making and...

Just wanted to put this in a place where parents would understand and to offer s...

Shamasamdrew

•3 years ago

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New here

Hi all, I am a parent of a 7 year old, 1st grade, boy who has adhd. I also have adhd (diagnosed back in Feb and recently started meds and found the correct...

Hi all, I am a parent of a 7 year old, 1st grade, boy who has adhd. I also have...

Tallis33

•3 years ago

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coaching

good morning! has anyone had experience with executive function coaching? our daughter with inattentive ADHD really struggles with basic daily tasks, time...

good morning! has anyone had experience with executive function coaching? our da...

artistmomMe

•3 years ago

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ADHD Medication Costs

Is anyone else seeing big swings in medication costs month to month? I try not to stress over the price of medications because I consider them to be...

Is anyone else seeing big swings in medication costs month to month? I try not ...

GhostOrchid

•3 years ago

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HELP WITH SUPPLEMENTS

Hello, 15 Y/O son has been completely off medication and all supplements for about a year. His neurologist approved the decision. He's doing ok but needs some...

Hello, 15 Y/O son has been completely off medication and all supplements for abo...

DurangoScoop

•3 years ago

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17 yr old son with ADHD lacking motivation

Hello everyone, I just joined in as I am a parent of a 17 yr old who has AADHD. This is an already challenging phase for teenagers but for our kids with ADHD...

Hello everyone, I just joined in as I am a parent of a 17 yr old who has AADHD....

Camila2022

•3 years ago

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Lamogetrine

Anyone have experience with this medication? My 15 yrar old grandson had been having incredible episodes of anxiety and depression. The psychiatrist is acting...

Anyone have experience with this medication? My 15 yrar old grandson had been ha...

anirush

•3 years ago

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How old was your child when they were officially diagnosed. Also did you start medication right away and did it work?

I have a 3 year old I’m getting a diagnosis for right now and once he gets the diagnosis I want to start him on medication. His behavior is out of control and...

I have a 3 year old I’m getting a diagnosis for right now and once he gets the d...

rcrainel1979

•3 years ago

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My Son Has ADHD

I’m new here because I’m in the middle of getting my 3 year old diagnosed with ADHD. I started seeing signs when he was about 2.5 years old and then he started...

I’m new here because I’m in the middle of getting my 3 year old diagnosed with A...

rcrainel1979

•3 years ago

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Level 1 Autism/Anxiety/ADHD

Hello- we've received results back from neuropsychological evaluation for our 9 year old son. It's shows he has High Functioning Autism, along with anxiety...

Hello- we've received results back from neuropsychological evaluation for our 9 ...

Auggie123

•3 years ago

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ADHD kids Hard to making friends with peers

Hi, I wonder if anyone has experience about difficulty in friendship for ADHD kids, He is 9 , and even he really want to make friends, he can not sustain...

Hi, I wonder if anyone has experience about difficulty in friendship for ADHD ki...

Lumins

•3 years ago

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Daytrana Patch

Can those using the Daytrana patch share their experiences for success? We are on week three of the 15mg. We’ve seen some really good things but this week...

Can those using the Daytrana patch share their experiences for success? We are o...

STARTwHello

•3 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Turning to Watch Can Release Neurotransmitters for Attention

Researchers are understanding more about how visual cues improve some executive functions and help children learn. Read more about this research at...

Researchers are understanding more about how visual cues improve some executive ...

KarenADHDWeekly

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7 yr old granddaughter with ADHF

7 yr old granddaughter with ADHD. She takes add real in the morning and at noon, after school she is completely wiped out most days, just lays on the couch....

7 yr old granddaughter with ADHD. She takes add real in the morning and at noon,...

ElizabethAZ

•3 years ago

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Tics with Stimulant Medication

Hi Everyone, I’m looking for any advice here… my 8 year old is has new repetitive “tics” that have appeared over the past 2 months. He’s currently on Focalin...

Hi Everyone, I’m looking for any advice here… my 8 year old is has new repetitiv...

BVBV

•3 years ago

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Organizing Parents at a High School?

Wise Families, I'm looking for examples of parent groups who have organized at their student's high school to promote ADHD awareness. Have you done this, and...

Wise Families, I'm looking for examples of parent groups who have organized at t...

MountainBeach

•3 years ago

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Medication and 10 year old son

Hi, I'm looking for advice on medication for my 10 year old son. He's been on Aderrall 15mg in the morning and 5 mg at lunch time for about a year now. He...

Hi, I'm looking for advice on medication for my 10 year old son. He's been on Ad...

kyeager

•3 years ago

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Education recommendations for ADHD students

Hello All, can I get some recommendations on an education plan for my son who is identified ADHD.

Hello All, can I get some recommendations on an education plan for my son who is...

vtbobby

•3 years ago

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Finding some parents who have students with ADHD together

Hi all, Nice to meet you all, I'm Huynh Van Nhanh, also called Charles Huỳnh, I'm so glad to be here. Currently, I'm working for students with ADHD and their...

Hi all, Nice to meet you all, I'm Huynh Van Nhanh, also called Charles Huỳnh, I'...

Charles-Huynh

•3 years ago

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Finding Focus Virtual Support Sessions - 4/22 & 5/20

Friendly reminder that our next two Zoom virtual support and encouragement sessions will be Friday, April 22 & Friday, May 20. Both sessions are...

Friendly reminder that our next two Zoom virtual support and encouragement sessi...

nnej3

•3 years ago

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ADHD Meds & Side Effects

My daughter has just started taking Concerta. It’s been maybe 5 days and the DR said to give it two weeks. But… since the first day I’ve noticed she is very...

My daughter has just started taking Concerta. It’s been maybe 5 days and the DR ...

Turquoise7

•3 years ago

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Don’t know how to deal with parents dislike of my daughter with ADHD and autism.

I’m in such a bad place at the moment. My 12 year old daughter has ADHD and autism. She jumps from one friend to the next, often attracted to the badly behaved...

I’m in such a bad place at the moment. My 12 year old daughter has ADHD and auti...

Boon79

•3 years ago

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Managing weight loss from meds?

We've found meds that work for my 7yo son, but there's a problem. He's always been hugging the low end of the curve for weight, and on the med that works for...

We've found meds that work for my 7yo son, but there's a problem. He's always b...

Peerandparent

•3 years ago

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Looking for support/feedback, might have ADD.. or depression what do you think??

I'm going to try to briefly describe why i think I have ADD From a young age I always have had trouble focusing, paying attention, and doing homework. When i...

I'm going to try to briefly describe why i think I have ADD From a young age I a...

zora412

•3 years ago

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Help please!

Hi new the group I'm desperate for help. I have 2 sons 12 & 10 who because poor life choices in my past they live with my mom and stepdad, I'm remarried now...

Hi new the group I'm desperate for help. I have 2 sons 12 & 10 who because poor ...

Tired111

•3 years ago

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Introduction

Hey, I am a mom of 2 kids, and married to a great man for almost 5 years. My son is 9 and my daughter just turned 4 last month. About two years ago we tested...

Hey, I am a mom of 2 kids, and married to a great man for almost 5 years. My son...

2kidsandamom

•3 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- What to Consider Before You Homeschool Your Child

Recent campus closures gave families a glimpse of what it could be like to homeschool. But is this the best option for your family? Read more about making the...

Recent campus closures gave families a glimpse of what it could be like to homes...

KarenADHDWeekly

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ADHD Weekly -- Pandemic Reveals Children’s Mental Health Crisis

Public officials are raising concerns about increasing diagnoses of ADHD, depression, and anxiety among children and teens. Professionals, policymakers, and...

Public officials are raising concerns about increasing diagnoses of ADHD, depres...

KarenADHDWeekly

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Guanfacine for 5.5 year old - shift from evening dose to morning ?

Hi Everyone. My son is 5.5 years old in Kindergarten so he's definitely on the younger side but his impulsivity and hyperactiveness was affecting him too...

Hi Everyone. My son is 5.5 years old in Kindergarten so he's definitely on the...

missbonafide

•3 years ago

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Morning mess

Hello! I'm new to this channel. I have an 8 year old son with extreme ADHD ( emphasis on the hyperactivity) and the mornings are a nightmare. He used to watch...

Hello! I'm new to this channel. I have an 8 year old son with extreme ADHD ( emp...

sarahm120

•3 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for April 2022

Some success and hope with friends

New here

coaching

ADHD Medication Costs

HELP WITH SUPPLEMENTS

17 yr old son with ADHD lacking motivation

Lamogetrine

How old was your child when they were officially diagnosed. Also did you start medication right away and did it work?

My Son Has ADHD

Level 1 Autism/Anxiety/ADHD

ADHD kids Hard to making friends with peers

Daytrana Patch

ADHD Weekly -- Turning to Watch Can Release Neurotransmitters for Attention

7 yr old granddaughter with ADHF

Tics with Stimulant Medication

Organizing Parents at a High School?

Medication and 10 year old son

Education recommendations for ADHD students

Finding some parents who have students with ADHD together

Finding Focus Virtual Support Sessions - 4/22 & 5/20

ADHD Meds & Side Effects

Don’t know how to deal with parents dislike of my daughter with ADHD and autism.

Managing weight loss from meds?

Looking for support/feedback, might have ADD.. or depression what do you think??

Help please!

Introduction

ADHD Weekly -- What to Consider Before You Homeschool Your Child

ADHD Weekly -- Pandemic Reveals Children’s Mental Health Crisis

Guanfacine for 5.5 year old - shift from evening dose to morning ?

Morning mess

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