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Stimulants during school breaks/summer?

Hi everyone, My son recently started on Focalin, which he takes in the mornings; he also takes Guanfacine in the evenings. He's just started his spring...

Hi everyone, My son recently started on Focalin, which he takes in the mornings;...

louisepearl

•2 years ago

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hateful/disrespectful

My son takes several medications for adhd, mood stabilizer and anxiety med. he is going to be 11 next month and he is struggling at school with physical...

My son takes several medications for adhd, mood stabilizer and anxiety med. he i...

hygienehollie

•2 years ago

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Looking for a light

So my son is 14yrs old and he was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 7. I tried Ritalin, Vyvance and Adderall which all had horrible side effects. I've tried to...

So my son is 14yrs old and he was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 7. I tried Rit...

Determined_Momma

•2 years ago

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Follow Up From My Difficult Teacher Post 🙏

What do you think? Will Ms. XYZ take offense? This is a follow up a post I put out to this community earlier in the week. I put this email together after...

What do you think? Will Ms. XYZ take offense? This is a follow up a post I pu...

Bootsie1

•2 years ago

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School Help

My daughter is in first grade and her behavior only seems to be escalating. She is suspended again for the 2nd time this year. She has an IEP. How can I...

My daughter is in first grade and her behavior only seems to be escalating. She ...

LostMommy

•2 years ago

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How to stop a 5 year old from biting people?

Our 5 year old has been involuntarily “unenrolled” from 2 preschools due to biting within the last year. Now he’s with a nanny and her 4 year old. He’s still...

Our 5 year old has been involuntarily “unenrolled” from 2 preschools due to biti...

Bikemom

•2 years ago

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Son is driving...

Any advice?Our son just got his driver's license. He is a good driver but just a bit scary. Thanks

Any advice?Our son just got his driver's license. He is a good driver but just a...

Onthemove1971

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Difficult Teacher!! Advice appreciated 🙏

Hi all, I'm so grateful to have this platform to connect with other parents going through or who have gone through “THE STRUGGLE”! Thank you in advance for...

Hi all, I'm so grateful to have this platform to connect with other parents goi...

Bootsie1

•2 years ago

12 Replies

A legal victory for our kids!

On Tuesday March 21, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled that a disabled child (deaf) could seek monetary damages under the Americans...

On Tuesday March 21, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled...

ADHD_DAD

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Gut health and adhd

I recently took my neurotypical 6 year old to the doctor after several stomach ache complaints. He has had some struggles with constipation recently. This was...

I recently took my neurotypical 6 year old to the doctor after several stomach a...

spookyscaryskeletons

•2 years ago

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Lowering Atomoxetine daily dose due to high pulse. Anyone had this resolving after lowering daily dose?

My son has been doing well on Atomoxetine 1.2mg per 1 kg body weight. Unfortunately now his pulse is consistently high at rest- over 120. His dose will be...

My son has been doing well on Atomoxetine 1.2mg per 1 kg body weight. Unfortuna...

Hidden

•2 years ago

4 Replies

New Diagnosis

Hello all, our 4 year old son was recently diagnosed with ADHD and I am looking for any advice you may have for us as we begin our new journey with getting him...

Hello all, our 4 year old son was recently diagnosed with ADHD and I am looking ...

RacerMama

•2 years ago

17 Replies

If you could say one positive thing about..

I am curious..if you could say one positive thing about the school ( any type of school) your child attends, what would it be? Curious does the teacher for...

I am curious..if you could say one positive thing about the school ( any type of...

Onthemove1971

•2 years ago

16 Replies

executive function coach

I am looking for an executive function coach in NYC to work with my 11 year old son who has ADHD. many referrals are appreciated. thanks!

I am looking for an executive function coach in NYC to work with my 11 year old ...

65mustang

•2 years ago

4 Replies

where to turn

I am guardian to my 11 year old grandson with moderate to severe ADHD. Introduced to online gaming in past year and has started using foul language and is very...

I am guardian to my 11 year old grandson with moderate to severe ADHD. Introduce...

Lostconcerned

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Private vs Public

Curious to know if anyone has switched their child from private to public due to more available resources and accommodations? I have two boys in private. The...

Curious to know if anyone has switched their child from private to public due to...

Numberate

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Questions about schools

Hello, I am new to this community. I apologize in advance for the long rant. I found this group in desperation. I have a 12 year old, 7th grade son with...

Hello, I am new to this community. I apologize in advance for the long rant. I...

tvia1218

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Non-Chewable Multivitamin Options?

My son is 6 and is great about swallowing pills but hates the texture of anything chewable. Has anyone found a good swallowable multivitamin? We like the...

My son is 6 and is great about swallowing pills but hates the texture of anythin...

arrh121

•2 years ago

7 Replies

First OT Appointment

So my son has his first OT session tomorrow at home because its Spring Break, he will be seen at school after this week. What kinds of things will the OT work...

So my son has his first OT session tomorrow at home because its Spring Break, he...

Invisiblemama22

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Generic Concerta

Hello to all, Thanks in advance to all of you. My question is : 1. Is the generic Concerta is as effective as the brand name one? 2. Do you see any changes...

Hello to all, Thanks in advance to all of you. My question is : 1. Is the gen...

Deepabali

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Abilify increase

Hi! My son is about to turn 11. When he was 6 he was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety. And a few years later disruptive mood disregulation disorder. He...

Hi! My son is about to turn 11. When he was 6 he was diagnosed with ADHD and anx...

hygienehollie

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Be an advocate for your child at school!

I just wanted to encourage parents of ADHD kids to stay in tune with your child regarding their academic and behavior challenges at school and don’t be afraid...

I just wanted to encourage parents of ADHD kids to stay in tune with your child ...

BVBV

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Help with 27 yr old boy w/ADHD, RSD, CPTSD, anger issues

Hi! New poster here. I'm really struggling and would appreciate any advice. My son was officially diagnosed with ADHD in college. I believe he's probably had...

Hi! New poster here. I'm really struggling and would appreciate any advice. My ...

janlynnl

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Can we disagree with the IEP?

We are going through this process, again, fighting with no communication with the school. My mother's intuition is telling me that this isn't the right place...

We are going through this process, again, fighting with no communication with th...

FrankenMummy

•2 years ago

8 Replies

sleep prior to adhd diagnosis

I’m so confused and haven’t been able to find an answer to this- my son was always a great sleeper. Never had any issues falling asleep or staying asleep even...

I’m so confused and haven’t been able to find an answer to this- my son was alwa...

SunshineF

•2 years ago

11 Replies

feeling overwhelmed with the ADHD in my home and lack of support form ADHD spouse

My son is 7 now and we continue to struggle with his ADHD behaviors and mood disorder, he pretty much seems to hate me most days, his father my husband also...

My son is 7 now and we continue to struggle with his ADHD behaviors and mood dis...

MNmom99

•2 years ago

28 Replies

Any experience having a child on 2 different non stimulants (for example Strattera and Guanfacine) and how it controls ADHD

I am sure I have seen somewhere in this forum one of the parents saying that they have their child successfully treated with 2 non stimulants at the same time-...

I am sure I have seen somewhere in this forum one of the parents saying that the...

Hidden

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Needing Support During Medicine Trials

Hello, all! I just needed some support from our community. My son just started trialing methylphenidate this week. While it hasn’t been as hard as many of you...

Hello, all! I just needed some support from our community. My son just started ...

eva2022

•2 years ago

7 Replies

7 year old making idle threats, and now suspended. Long read, sorry for the rant!

My adhd, anxious and impulsive little guy has been making idle threats at his school. Saying things like "I'm going to close the doors and pour water into the...

My adhd, anxious and impulsive little guy has been making idle threats at his sc...

FrankenMummy

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Just when I thought things had settled down & we had his ADHD well managed....

Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like just when you think things are finally going well the sh!t hits the fan? My husband and I just had a...

Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like just when you think things are fina...

GhostOrchid

•2 years ago

10 Replies

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All posts for March 2023

Stimulants during school breaks/summer?

hateful/disrespectful

Looking for a light

Follow Up From My Difficult Teacher Post 🙏

School Help

How to stop a 5 year old from biting people?

Son is driving...

Difficult Teacher!! Advice appreciated 🙏

A legal victory for our kids!

Gut health and adhd

Lowering Atomoxetine daily dose due to high pulse. Anyone had this resolving after lowering daily dose?

New Diagnosis

If you could say one positive thing about..

executive function coach

where to turn

Private vs Public

Questions about schools

Non-Chewable Multivitamin Options?

First OT Appointment

Generic Concerta

Abilify increase

Be an advocate for your child at school!

Help with 27 yr old boy w/ADHD, RSD, CPTSD, anger issues

Can we disagree with the IEP?

sleep prior to adhd diagnosis

feeling overwhelmed with the ADHD in my home and lack of support form ADHD spouse

Any experience having a child on 2 different non stimulants (for example Strattera and Guanfacine) and how it controls ADHD

Needing Support During Medicine Trials

7 year old making idle threats, and now suspended. Long read, sorry for the rant!

Just when I thought things had settled down & we had his ADHD well managed....

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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