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College-aged son struggling

I can really use your eyes and thoughts. Thanks for reading. A year ago, my son was thriving. He has a mild case of ADHD and stopped medication in 2020. He...

I can really use your eyes and thoughts. Thanks for reading. A year ago, my so...

AberdeenArms

•7 months ago

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really struggling w aggression

To try to make a long story short, my 6 year old son who is in kindergarten was diagnosed about 3 months ago. School was a nightmare before he was diagnosed....

To try to make a long story short, my 6 year old son who is in kindergarten was ...

Alt49

•7 months ago

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Adult daughter refusing to speak to us

My Austistic-ADHD 33 year old daughter lives with a boyfriend who is devoted, and works, but cannot support her. We pay half of her rent and food. We have...

My Austistic-ADHD 33 year old daughter lives with a boyfriend who is devoted, an...

If-love-were-all

•7 months ago

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Keeping Child Back in Kindergarten

My child had ADHD and is in kindergarten. She has fallen behind with reading and writing. She is also emotionally behind her peers according to her teachers....

My child had ADHD and is in kindergarten. She has fallen behind with reading and...

Sunflower14722

•7 months ago

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Adhd guidance

Hello everyone!! It has been 3 years since we started medication for my daughter who has adhd and we tried a lot of medications vyvanse, methylphenidate,...

Hello everyone!! It has been 3 years since we started medication for my daughter...

Purple008

•7 months ago

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new step mom to 2 adhd sons

hello. I’ve been living with my 9 and 11 year old step sons for 6 months. I realized I need to learn more in order to do my best to help them. The younger one...

hello. I’ve been living with my 9 and 11 year old step sons for 6 months. I real...

4razzlepup

•7 months ago

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Vyvanse

UGHHHHH! we finally found the right medication combination that has given my 15 yo daughter some relief. It has literally taken years. She is taking 100 mg...

UGHHHHH! we finally found the right medication combination that has given my 15 ...

artistmomMe

•7 months ago

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If you're in the Midwest, don't miss this event! CHADD's Midwest Regional Conference in Des Moines, IA on April 20th!

Join us for the 2nd Annual CHADD Midwest Regional Conference, dedicated to helping individuals live well with ADHD. This exciting event will take place on...

Join us for the 2nd Annual CHADD Midwest Regional Conference, dedicated to helpi...

JamiHIS

Administrator•7 months ago

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What Help can we expect

Hello all, After a very long battle with the sch we ended up saving and paying for a private assessment for my daughter. We finally recieved a diagnosis end...

Hello all, After a very long battle with the sch we ended up saving and paying f...

RedRoo

•7 months ago

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Teen Child ADHD

Good Morning: My 17 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with ADHD. While I am relieved we got the diagnosis before she begins college, still a lot to...

Good Morning: My 17 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with ADHD. While ...

Pasteles2

•7 months ago

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Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex

Hi , I have been reading about and searching for daily exercises related to Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex or any of the primitive reflexes. Does anyone know...

Hi , I have been reading about and searching for daily exercises related to As...

Chicken-nugget

•7 months ago

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9yr old can't make decisions

My 9yr old son has the HARDEST time making a decision. This has gone on since he was very little. If we go to the store and I let him pick out a toy he will...

My 9yr old son has the HARDEST time making a decision. This has gone on since he...

Willowbee37

•7 months ago

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Experience with Guanfacine and Metadate Cd- just started

Hi everyone, we are about to add a new med, Metadate Cd, along with the current Guanfacine, for my 9 yr old son with ADHD. Does anyone have experience with...

Hi everyone, we are about to add a new med, Metadate Cd, along with the current...

nsr22

•7 months ago

1 Reply

Getting ready for 504 Plan Meeting

Hello! My 8yo son was just diagnosed with severe ADHD. He has already been getting some accommodations in the classroom but our 504 plan meeting is in 10...

Hello! My 8yo son was just diagnosed with severe ADHD. He has already been get...

MomToJack

•7 months ago

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Research Opportunity

The Family and Development in Context lab at Northern Illinois University is working on a research study, but we need your help! If you have a child (ages...

The Family and Development in Context lab at Northern Illinois University is wor...

CouplesAsParentsNIU

Researcher•7 months ago

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Ritalin not helping

My 5 YO son has just been diagnosed with ADHD he started Ritalin 5 days ago but both my husband and I think it’s definitely made his aggression worse. Our main...

My 5 YO son has just been diagnosed with ADHD he started Ritalin 5 days ago but ...

Isabellarose

•7 months ago

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Focalin comedown

My son (11) has been on Focalin XR for about 2 months (5mg the first month - no effect, and now 10mg). We've noticed that around 7pm, he often can get super...

My son (11) has been on Focalin XR for about 2 months (5mg the first month - no ...

AlltheLegos

•7 months ago

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Medication help

Hi everyone, Im a mom to a 10 year old boy who was recently diagnosed with ADHD the inattentive type. Our son also has high functioning autism and I...

Hi everyone, Im a mom to a 10 year old boy who was recently diagnosed with ADH...

Mommalad

•8 months ago

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opinion

Hello. I have my 8 y/o daughter who is currently on Focalin 20 mg and Prozac 20 mg. Prozac was increased 2 wks ago to 20 mg. Her mood got worse and she wrote a...

Hello. I have my 8 y/o daughter who is currently on Focalin 20 mg and Prozac 20 ...

Sumaal

•8 months ago

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Any parent support groups in RI?

Hi - I'm looking for a parent support group in RI for parents with kids who have ADHD and/or behavior issues at home/school. It would be nice to see what kinds...

Hi - I'm looking for a parent support group in RI for parents with kids who have...

RelaxingDays

•8 months ago

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Teen daughter ADHD

hello my daughter is 16 and has severe ADHD. Her father and I also have been diagnosed with ADHD as well. Autism has been diagnosed as a symptom due to the...

hello my daughter is 16 and has severe ADHD. Her father and I also have been di...

AF46

•8 months ago

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Generic Medications

Has anyone had issues with generic versions - different manufacturers- of medications? My 12 year-old was on Quillivant but switched to dexmethylphenidate due...

Has anyone had issues with generic versions - different manufacturers- of medica...

Rdu81

•8 months ago

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Hello Everyone

Hello, I'm Lauryn, and I recently joined this online forum. I am a mother and a woman in long-term recovery. I have been dealing with various mental health...

Hello, I'm Lauryn, and I recently joined this online forum. I am a mother and a...

mamalauryn85

•8 months ago

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Repeating Kindergarten??

Does anyone have any experience or knowledge about holding a child back to repeat kindergarten twice? He's not been diagnosed yet, but I'm fairly sure he has...

Does anyone have any experience or knowledge about holding a child back to repea...

HawaiiMomof4

•8 months ago

1 Reply

Help Please!

My grand baby is 7 years old on Adderall 20 mg. She is not focus in class and I would like to know if there is a program or suggestions how to get her test...

My grand baby is 7 years old on Adderall 20 mg. She is not focus in class and I ...

Granzee

•8 months ago

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Support group for parents of teens with ADHD

Hi, I'm looking for an in person or virtual support group for parents of young adults with ADHD and other co-occurring disorders. I am in Winnipeg, Manitoba....

Hi, I'm looking for an in person or virtual support group for parents of young ...

tpotash

•8 months ago

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unbelievable behaviour

Hi, my 6 year old boy is non verbal and has been diagnosed with ADHD. He is very cheeky and very innocent. but i noticed something . He is started to...

Hi, my 6 year old boy is non verbal and has been diagnosed with ADHD. He is ve...

Hasrfer

•8 months ago

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ADHD poem

Had to share this. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTL8CyPWy/

Alt49

•8 months ago

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iso support groups

Hello! I’m a mother of a 4 yo with adhd. I’d love do connect with people. Are there any active support groups that meet virtually on the regular?

Hello! I’m a mother of a 4 yo with adhd. I’d love do connect with people. Are th...

Mamabearreallycares

•8 months ago

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Looking for resources for 2E kids in San Diego area

Hi, we are looking for recommendations for 2E resources for pre-teen kids in the San Diego area - especially coaching on executive function, ADHD, and support...

Hi, we are looking for recommendations for 2E resources for pre-teen kids in the...

lostp0

•8 months ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for March 2024

College-aged son struggling

really struggling w aggression

Adult daughter refusing to speak to us

Keeping Child Back in Kindergarten

Adhd guidance

new step mom to 2 adhd sons

Vyvanse

If you're in the Midwest, don't miss this event! CHADD's Midwest Regional Conference in Des Moines, IA on April 20th!

What Help can we expect

Teen Child ADHD

Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex

9yr old can't make decisions

Experience with Guanfacine and Metadate Cd- just started

Getting ready for 504 Plan Meeting

Research Opportunity

Ritalin not helping

Focalin comedown

Medication help

opinion

Any parent support groups in RI?

Teen daughter ADHD

Generic Medications

Hello Everyone

Repeating Kindergarten??

Help Please!

Support group for parents of teens with ADHD

unbelievable behaviour

ADHD poem

iso support groups

Looking for resources for 2E kids in San Diego area

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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