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change to guanfacine er very emotional

we just switched from 2x per day regular guanfacine to 1x per day extended release (both 1mg total) It’s been about a week. My son is 6.5 and also on a...

we just switched from 2x per day regular guanfacine to 1x per day extended relea...

Alt49

•3 days ago

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im torn on what medicine to try

6.5 year old has been on short acting methylin 2x per day (7.5 mg each) and guanfacine 2x per day (.5 mg each). This combo has been working great but the...

6.5 year old has been on short acting methylin 2x per day (7.5 mg each) and guan...

Alt49

•13 days ago

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Finger Picking

Hi Everyone, After trying a few different stimulants for my 14 yo daughter’s inattentive adhd, we decided to take a break. She was reporting feeling less...

Hi Everyone, After trying a few different stimulants for my 14 yo daughter’s in...

Yellow-cello

•14 days ago

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Managing Life w/ ADHD

Looking for Moms I can connect with to message about being a working Mom, meal planning and self-care AND cleaning. The whole shebang! My brain feels like I'm...

Looking for Moms I can connect with to message about being a working Mom, meal p...

Chrysalis3

•5 days ago

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Nail Picking and NAC treatment

Hi! Wondering if anyone has had success with using N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC) to treat nail picking. My son's Dr. said this has been shown to help with...

Hi! Wondering if anyone has had success with using N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC) to ...

SurvivorFan

•1 month ago

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My son takes medicine for his ADHD (Guanfacine) but I’m seeing an increase in his anxiety. When do doctors start treating that?

I do not want to start him on more meds!! He is only nine.

Jewelrymom

•16 days ago

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Med Trials - Tell me Your Experiences

We’re on the med journey that I’m sure so many of you know well. My son is 7.5 ASD/PDA, originally also diagnosed ADHD with lots of anxiety. He struggles big...

We’re on the med journey that I’m sure so many of you know well. My son is 7.5 A...

STARTwHello

•13 days ago

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social skills - greeting others

my son struggles a lot with greeting others or responding when others ask a question. I’ve noticed it mostly with adults because those are the ones usually...

my son struggles a lot with greeting others or responding when others ask a ques...

Alt49

•1 month ago

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guanfacine experience?

is anyone using guanfacine? Can you share the experience of this med? Thank you

is anyone using guanfacine? Can you share the experience of this med? Thank you ...

SavingHope

•1 month ago

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Help with 12y eating and adhd

hey my 12 y son was diagnosed with inattentive adhd. Every day at dinner we struggle with food. He just wants to eat specific food. Nothing green on his...

hey my 12 y son was diagnosed with inattentive adhd. Every day at dinner we st...

anuama4

•10 days ago

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Irritability and stimulants

My 6 year old has ADHD, ASD, and DMDD, he’s also gifted. He was on Vyvanse and we switched as it was causing major emotional meltdowns. He’s now been on...

My 6 year old has ADHD, ASD, and DMDD, he’s also gifted. He was on Vyvanse and w...

redmama2

•20 days ago

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Struggling.

Hey everyone.Just wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction, if there's even a possibility or not but we're at our wits end. My partners child...

Hey everyone.Just wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction, if ...

Rspears2024

•6 days ago

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cogmed

Hi has any one tried this program ? It’s expensive. it’s for my 12 y old son. Not on meds.

Hi has any one tried this program ? It’s expensive. it’s for my 12 y old son....

anuama4

•2 days ago

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New Parent w/a child w/ ADHD combined

Hello, I here for support and educating myself on tools I can do with my son as he was recently diagnosed with ADHD combined. I will be honest it was and...

Hello, I here for support and educating myself on tools I can do with my son as ...

Mz_Wash

•11 days ago

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struggling

I have never felt more alone raising my child with so many things going on ADHD/ODD the yelling hitting, screaming, throwing. Starting to...

I have never felt more alone raising my child with so many things going on ADHD/...

Rainry

•15 days ago

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Who is like me ? ADHD mom and son

Hello everyone.. I am a mother of a 9-year-old boy. Since they diagnosed him with ADHD.. I discovered that I have ADHD as well.. His symptoms were my...

Hello everyone.. I am a mother of a 9-year-old boy. Since they diagnosed him wit...

Um-modi

•1 month ago

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How to handle college student meds when in a different state

Hello, We are searching for someone to help us with our college student....to assess for ADHD and Anxiety and discuss medication options (after seeing two...

Hello, We are searching for someone to help us with our college student....to a...

CoopsMaGoops

•6 days ago

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How do you know when it increase Intunive.

My 12-year-old son has been on Intunive ER for 2 years. He was started on 1 mg which has been working great. We saw a much calmer, less fidgety child, better...

My 12-year-old son has been on Intunive ER for 2 years. He was started on 1 mg ...

simplething

•17 days ago

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Sleep Away Camp recommendation

can anyone recommend a sleep away camp in NY, NJ, PA, CT or MA? My son has ADHD and needs a lot of activities! TIA

can anyone recommend a sleep away camp in NY, NJ, PA, CT or MA? My son has ADH...

65mustang

•8 hours ago

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disability for ADHD

hello, Does anyone here has a young adult child who received a late diagnosis for ADHD and has seek disability support for their child? My daughter is 21 and...

hello, Does anyone here has a young adult child who received a late diagnosis f...

Mommy2002

•28 days ago

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I hope I am not alone...

Hi all! SO, my youngest child is undergoing evaluation for ADHD and in the process, I believe I have it as well and will be seeing a psychiatrist to explore it...

Hi all! SO, my youngest child is undergoing evaluation for ADHD and in the proce...

NDsmom23

•13 days ago

6 Replies

Newbie

Hi there! I’m new to Chadd resources and am looking to navigate the world of teenagers and ADHD! Easy right!?! Ha ha! My husband and I co-parent his oldest...

Hi there! I’m new to Chadd resources and am looking to navigate the world of ...

MotoLady

•6 days ago

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Azstarys experience

Hi! My son was seen by a child psychiatrist for the first time today. He wants to trial him on Azstarys to see what helps him best with impulse control and...

Hi! My son was seen by a child psychiatrist for the first time today. He wants t...

MyWanderfulBoy

•26 days ago

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ADHD help

I have a 6 year old with ADHD ODD. My patience is wearing thin….

QueenAB

•1 month ago

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Prozac for 7 year old

My adhd son is struggling. Lots of sensory challenges major reactivity and is dyslexic and a slow processor, but still bright. We had planned to do summer...

My adhd son is struggling. Lots of sensory challenges major reactivity and is dy...

Chipcookiemom

•17 days ago

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Adhd daughter lies and is mean to classmates

Hi,My 9 year old is really sweet most of the time, but I catch her in lies and she will lie even if she does it right in front of me and she doesn't care. I...

Hi,My 9 year old is really sweet most of the time, but I catch her in lies and s...

Chickenmom1

•1 month ago

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Looking for Daily or Weekly Charts for son with ADHD

Hello I'm looking for suggestions on different boards that my son could use to aid in staying organized on daily/weekly basis. Something similiar to daily...

Hello I'm looking for suggestions on different boards that my son could use to ...

acfowlie

•10 days ago

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Identifying ADHD while learning about my son’s

hello! I’m grateful to have help here. My son has had various ADHD struggles in his first year in Kindergarten. I’m learning how to advocate for him and get...

hello! I’m grateful to have help here. My son has had various ADHD struggles in ...

BrainSaladMa

•1 month ago

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Medication for 5.5 yr old Adhd, anxiety and asd

Hello,. My 5.5 yr old was recently diagnosed with ADHD, ASD and anxiety. A Functional child, however can have behavioral outbursts. She's not in school...

Hello,. My 5.5 yr old was recently diagnosed with ADHD, ASD and anxiety. A Fun...

Meddyteddy

•1 month ago

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Childs and Parent safety in danger, physical restraint

My 9 yr has gotten more fearless when it comes to getting his needs met when dysregulated and I am not succeedingg in supporting him. He took off on his bike...

My 9 yr has gotten more fearless when it comes to getting his needs met when dys...

SupportMyKid

•1 month ago

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