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JamiHIS

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Adhd Meds

We recently went to see an ADHD Dr for our recently diagnosed 9 yr old. I went in with a ton of questions, and received a lot of answers, but when we left...

We recently went to see an ADHD Dr for our recently diagnosed 9 yr old. I went i...

Jmn13

•2 days ago

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Suggestions on helping my 9 year old with ASD, ADHD, and ODD manage his anger and frustration.

Hi, I am new to this sight and would love some advice on how to help my child with his frustration and anger issues. He is 9 years old and has been dealing...

Hi, I am new to this sight and would love some advice on how to help my child ...

Girlygirl4

•4 days ago

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New ADHD Women Support Group

CHADD is pleased to announce our new support community, "ADHD Women Support" which can be found here on HealthUnlocked. CHADD's ADHD Women Support community is...

CHADD is pleased to announce our new support community, "ADHD Women Support" whi...

JamiHIS

Administrator•4 days ago

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Help with discipline

My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD at 6. She's now 8. I'm wondering what other parents have done as far as discipline and accountability. Note* she is...

My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD at 6. She's now 8. I'm wondering what other ...

Youa

•4 days ago

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Kids Shouldn't Have Phones

My opinion and I love my children. I do have 1 problem children/kids should not have phones. We act like we all grow up this way. How many kids respect you....

My opinion and I love my children. I do have 1 problem children/kids should not ...

Reashine

•4 days ago

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Why Small Habits Make a Big Difference to Your Health

When it comes to staying healthy, many of us think we need to make big changes. Quit sugar. Start running marathons. Go vegan overnight. But here’s the truth,...

When it comes to staying healthy, many of us think we need to make big changes. ...

mlapsychology

•4 days ago

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Support Your Child with ADHD Through Transitions

Help Your Child Build Their ADHD Toolkit: Navigating Transitions Presented by CHADD, in partnership with Belmont Charter High School...

Help Your Child Build Their ADHD Toolkit: Navigating Transitions Presented by C...

LisethHIS

•6 days ago

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Gene test for adhd

Our 6yr old had the gene sight test and it revealed that he would have significant side effects with any stimulant medication. His Dr prescribed him...

Our 6yr old had the gene sight test and it revealed that he would have significa...

LilwithADHD

•7 days ago

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supplements?

I hear a lot of parents dreading the use of medications for heir children. I get it, we are all concerned about our kids health. I will also admit that meds...

I hear a lot of parents dreading the use of medications for heir children. I get...

Mamamichl

•8 days ago

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New to Forum - Seeking Feedback

Hello everyone, new here and looking for advice. We have a 4.5 year old who already is softly diagnosed with ADHD. He has been informally diagnosed through a...

Hello everyone, new here and looking for advice. We have a 4.5 year old who alre...

SKOJ_26

•9 days ago

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Struggling parents

I had recently posted about our 9 year old who was recently diagnosed with adhd with mild symptoms, in the past month it is has gotten worse. He's acted out...

I had recently posted about our 9 year old who was recently diagnosed with adhd ...

Jmn13

•10 days ago

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is neurofeedback effective with executive functioning disorder?

the neuropsychologist who diagnosed my 12yo daughter with ADHD (combined presentation) offers neuofeedback therapy at his office. of course he has told me it...

the neuropsychologist who diagnosed my 12yo daughter with ADHD (combined present...

arbeiterbiene

•11 days ago

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Help - advice needed for 16+ ADHD teen daughter

My adopted has ADHD has been nasty when she doesn't get her way & flies off the handle over little things & is behind on her schoolwork. Yes I know - all...

My adopted has ADHD has been nasty when she doesn't get her way & flies off the ...

csep

•12 days ago

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Amantadine weight gain

Last year we tried amantadine with our son. It took the full 6 weeks for us to see any positive change. He has adhd, odd, anxiety disorder, and autism. The big...

Last year we tried amantadine with our son. It took the full 6 weeks for us to s...

MommaBsue

•12 days ago

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Vyvanse

What are some side effects of Vyvanse for a 11yr. old girl.

ADHDparent10

•12 days ago

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anyone experience new phobias on focalin?

my son is on 20mg focalin xr and 2mg guanfacine daily. He has been on stimulants for over a year but the focalin is new within the past couple months. He was...

my son is on 20mg focalin xr and 2mg guanfacine daily. He has been on stimulants...

Alt49

•13 days ago

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Single dad seeking advice – concerned my 11yo might have ADHD

Hi everyone, I’m a dad to two amazing girls, 9 and 11. I lost my wife about two years ago, and since then it’s just been me and the girls. I try my best every...

Hi everyone, I’m a dad to two amazing girls, 9 and 11. I lost my wife about two...

Adam_C

•13 days ago

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DR not willing to prescribe afternoon IR

TL;DR: med coverage ends 3:30pm, child (age 8) gets home at 4pm. Child asked doctor for afternoon meds for homework and after school. Doc said no, will impact...

TL;DR: med coverage ends 3:30pm, child (age 8) gets home at 4pm. Child asked doc...

Profenergeticcoyote

•13 days ago

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Troubles with using the bathroom

My son is 8 years old and has surprisingly been potty trained since he was 1 but one thing we still haven't been able to master is actually getting the pee in...

My son is 8 years old and has surprisingly been potty trained since he was 1 but...

Mama_Bear7

•13 days ago

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Free Webinar: The Effects of Federal Healthcare and Education Policies

April 8, 2025 | 12 PM ET Presented by CHADD's Advocacy & Public Policy Committee Several proposed federal policies have the potential to affect ADHD...

April 8, 2025 | 12 PM ET Presented by CHADD's Advocacy & Public Policy Committ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•14 days ago

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📢 Participants Needed for ADHD & Exercise Study! 🏃‍♂️🧠

We are recruiting children aged 8-11 with ADHD for a research study at Teachers College, Columbia University! This study examines how aerobic exercise affects...

We are recruiting children aged 8-11 with ADHD for a research study at Teachers ...

Exercise_Researcher

Researcher•14 days ago

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Guidance

can anyone talk to me about their experience with their toddler I have a 6 year old whom I suspect has ADHD and I just need to hear from other parents and...

can anyone talk to me about their experience with their toddler I have a 6 year ...

Ccyn2025

•14 days ago

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Summer camps

Does anyone know of any ADHD-specific summer camps in California? I thought it would be nice for my daughter to be with like-kids this summer. She is 8 with...

Does anyone know of any ADHD-specific summer camps in California? I thought it w...

Aibor5

•14 days ago

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Section 504 research project.

Hello! I am the coordinator for a Section 504 research project at Vanderbilt University, Special Education Department. We are conducting a national survey...

Hello! I am the coordinator for a Section 504 research project at Vanderbilt Uni...

Section504coord

Researcher•15 days ago

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Poop Accidents During Night?

My son is 8 and has a history of bedwetting. He doesn’t like to go to the bathroom and we have to remind him several times to pee before bedtime (if we don’t,...

My son is 8 and has a history of bedwetting. He doesn’t like to go to the bathro...

arrh121

•15 days ago

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PLEASE HELP: My 17 yo Ruining His Life

Hello, I am at the end of my rope and clueless about what to do. My 17 son with ADHD has been on a downhill ride for 2 years and is ruining any possibility of...

Hello, I am at the end of my rope and clueless about what to do. My 17 son with...

Janice_H

•19 days ago

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10 year old having trouble making friends

Hi. I have a 10 year old daughter who has ADHD and she has a hard time making friends at school. She is new to the school this year, but has not been able to...

Hi. I have a 10 year old daughter who has ADHD and she has a hard time making f...

Hashmash

•20 days ago

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📢 Participants Needed for ADHD & Exercise Study! 🏃‍♂️🧠

We are recruiting children aged 8-11 with ADHD for a research study at Teachers College, Columbia University! This study examines how aerobic exercise affects...

We are recruiting children aged 8-11 with ADHD for a research study at Teachers ...

Exercise_Researcher

Researcher•21 days ago

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Issues in middle school

Hi Folks, My son is 11 years old and in the 5th grade. Unfortunately our district ran out of room in the elementary schools so 5th grade is now part of middle...

Hi Folks, My son is 11 years old and in the 5th grade. Unfortunately our distri...

BVBV

•22 days ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

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Political Posts

Adhd Meds

Suggestions on helping my 9 year old with ASD, ADHD, and ODD manage his anger and frustration.

New ADHD Women Support Group

Help with discipline

Kids Shouldn't Have Phones

Why Small Habits Make a Big Difference to Your Health

Support Your Child with ADHD Through Transitions

Gene test for adhd

supplements?

New to Forum - Seeking Feedback

Struggling parents

is neurofeedback effective with executive functioning disorder?

Help - advice needed for 16+ ADHD teen daughter

Amantadine weight gain

Vyvanse

anyone experience new phobias on focalin?

Single dad seeking advice – concerned my 11yo might have ADHD

DR not willing to prescribe afternoon IR

Troubles with using the bathroom

Free Webinar: The Effects of Federal Healthcare and Education Policies

📢 Participants Needed for ADHD & Exercise Study! 🏃‍♂️🧠

Guidance

Summer camps

Section 504 research project.

Poop Accidents During Night?

PLEASE HELP: My 17 yo Ruining His Life

10 year old having trouble making friends

📢 Participants Needed for ADHD & Exercise Study! 🏃‍♂️🧠

Issues in middle school

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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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