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8yr old great at home but constant issues at school/after school

I've heard of children with ADHD being great at school and falling apart at home but has anyone experienced the opposite??? I have done a LOT of work with my...

I've heard of children with ADHD being great at school and falling apart at home...

SnotFace-

•3 days ago

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School Chrome books/distractions

Hi! How have other parents dealt with kids being issued chrome books at school? My son is 9 (In 3rd grade). This year, they get chrome books to use at...

Hi! How have other parents dealt with kids being issued chrome books at school? ...

SurvivorFan

•3 days ago

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ADHD Help

My daughter has been diagnosed with ADHD. She was born premature at 1lb 1/2. We had to put her in speech therapy. What I later t learned on my own was that...

My daughter has been diagnosed with ADHD. She was born premature at 1lb 1/2. We ...

COPP1

•4 days ago

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my 17 yo son diagnosed with adhd just a year ago…supersmart tests 99% on psat but cannot make it through classes like english and history due to writing and...

my 17 yo son diagnosed with adhd just a year ago…supersmart tests 99% on psat bu...

Frustratedbeyond

•4 days ago

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504 made worse

My 14 yo daughter recently diagnosed ADHD with anxiety. I should have seen the symptoms sooner but the wheels came off 9th grade. She has always been well...

My 14 yo daughter recently diagnosed ADHD with anxiety. I should have seen the ...

pebblesmcgee

•5 days ago

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Zoloft + Guanfacine anyone?

Does anyone have their child on Zoloft and Guanfacine? My 9 year old has been on Zoloft since January and it has helped him tremendously with anxiety, but his...

Does anyone have their child on Zoloft and Guanfacine? My 9 year old has been on...

GrandmaHubbard

•7 days ago

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End of my rope

Hi! I have been on here for a while and really appreciate all of your posts and comments. I have read so many threads and learned so much from all of you! And...

Hi! I have been on here for a while and really appreciate all of your posts and...

adoptivemom

•7 days ago

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13 year old daughter with anxiety and ADHD

Hello, I have a 13 year old daughter who is in 8th grade. She has adhd and anxiety and is currently taking Zoloft and Jornay PM. Lately, she has not been...

Hello, I have a 13 year old daughter who is in 8th grade. She has adhd and anxie...

Whitt80

•7 days ago

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Experiences with Dexmethylphenidate ER?

Hi, my son is 5 and diagnosed combined subtype ADHD. We started 5mg of dexmethylphenidate ER this weekend. His doctor advised the low dose probably won’t...

Hi, my son is 5 and diagnosed combined subtype ADHD. We started 5mg of dexmethyl...

AcadiaChip

•7 days ago

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Early Wakeup (8yo with ADHD)

My son (8yo, ADHD) has been doing well with medication (guanfacine ER + atomoxetine) for two years now. He is still moody and impulsive, but overall doing...

My son (8yo, ADHD) has been doing well with medication (guanfacine ER + atomoxet...

arrh121

•9 days ago

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Stanford University Cognitive Control in ADHD Research Study Opportunity

Hello, We are the Cognitive Control in ADHD study at Stanford University! We are looking to recruit participants (ages 8-10) for our research study where we...

Hello, We are the Cognitive Control in ADHD study at Stanford University! We ar...

StanfordBrainDev

Researcher•11 days ago

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always the victim

My 10 yo son diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety is always complaining about how he is always treated unfairly or unjustly by classmates and teachers and when...

My 10 yo son diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety is always complaining about how he ...

Zentime

•12 days ago

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Book for Sibling?

Hi everyone, My son (now 7) was diagnosed with ADHD last fall we're on a good path with a 504 and medication plan. My older child, a girl aged 10, has been...

Hi everyone, My son (now 7) was diagnosed with ADHD last fall we're on a good ...

IrishEyes1

•12 days ago

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Video To explain SSRIs to kids?

I’m trying to find a video (prob animated) for a kindergartener to explain how SSRIs work. Everything I’ve found so far is too technical. Can anyone suggest...

I’m trying to find a video (prob animated) for a kindergartener to explain how S...

FanTheFlames

•15 days ago

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day dreaming

Hi, need advice - my 5 yr old daughter is on Quillivant 15 mg during the day and guanfacine 1 mg at night- she is always in her own world and does not focus...

Hi, need advice - my 5 yr old daughter is on Quillivant 15 mg during the day a...

mvb29

•15 days ago

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Looking for a good child psychologist in Orange County, California.

Greetings! My 8-year-old daughter was diagnosed with ADHD last year. The psychologist conducted the assessment in just 3 hours, but a friend mentioned that the...

Greetings! My 8-year-old daughter was diagnosed with ADHD last year. The psychol...

1123kelly

•17 days ago

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Medicine for my daughter

Greetings! My 7 year old daughter was diagnosed with ADD in January. She has a hard time focusing at school and is falling behind. At school she gets one on...

Greetings! My 7 year old daughter was diagnosed with ADD in January. She has a h...

Yadii

•19 days ago

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Acting out at school

my child is 8 years old and diagnosed with Adhd, anxiety and dyslexia. Every single time he takes a test and does not get to finish he goes insane in...

my child is 8 years old and diagnosed with Adhd, anxiety and dyslexia. Every sin...

Kiupo

•19 days ago

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Picky Eater

Hi! My son is 11 yrs old (ADHD) and he its extremely picky when it comes to food. I am running out of ideas! Could you recommend any shakes, yogurt, bars...

Hi! My son is 11 yrs old (ADHD) and he its extremely picky when it comes to food...

Bestsoccerplayer

•20 days ago

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How many times are our kids told to just Try Harder?

My now adult daughter is finally diagnosed with AuADHD. But she and I really struggled with the educational system of the 1990's and, to be honest, with each...

My now adult daughter is finally diagnosed with AuADHD. But she and I really st...

If-love-were-all

•20 days ago

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ADHD meds that don’t affect appetite?

Has anyone had a positive experience with ADHD meds that didn’t impact appetite? My son tried methylphenidate but wasn’t eating all day on it and his growth...

Has anyone had a positive experience with ADHD meds that didn’t impact appetite?...

Adhdmomof2

•21 days ago

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8 year old child's behavior worse at my moms and family gatherings

Hi everyone, I've been reading this forum for a while but haven't posted yet. My 8-year old son has not been diagnosed with ADHD yet, but I'm certain he has...

Hi everyone, I've been reading this forum for a while but haven't posted yet. M...

DinerBlue

•21 days ago

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My 10 year old has behavioral issues .

my 10 year old has behavioral issues . Is temperamental. I do role play with her all the time . She likes to annoy other children . Immature for her age . If...

my 10 year old has behavioral issues . Is temperamental. I do role play with her...

Minijoy555

•22 days ago

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Halloween candy

Hi my son has ADHD and also sensitivities to artificial coloring food dyes. We were at an outdoor fall event today that had a Halloween trick or treat event...

Hi my son has ADHD and also sensitivities to artificial coloring food dyes. We w...

MNmom99

•22 days ago

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help - can meds be making some things worse?

to try to make a long story short, my now 7 year old son has been on stimulants for 10 months and stimulants plus guanfacine for 6 months. He has been doing...

to try to make a long story short, my now 7 year old son has been on stimulants ...

Alt49

•22 days ago

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software for higher level math without handwriting

Hello community! Since many of us have kids that struggle with fine motor (along with ADHD) - has anyone found good software for doing math assignments at...

Hello community! Since many of us have kids that struggle with fine motor (alon...

MyDogAteMyRitalin

•25 days ago

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Child not enjoying activities they used to love!

Hi Everyone. Just wondering if anyone has experienced their child suddenly not participating in an activity they used to love? My 6 yr old son loves swimming....

Hi Everyone. Just wondering if anyone has experienced their child suddenly not ...

KitesurfingMom

•26 days ago

24 Replies

podcasts for kids?

Does anyone know if there are any podcasts about navigating ADHD that are intended for kids? I’m learning so much from all the pods I’ve found for parents- I...

Does anyone know if there are any podcasts about navigating ADHD that are intend...

DenverMom

•26 days ago

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Guanfacine and incontinence?

Hi there our son in almost 9, we switched medications for my son due to bad side effects on others, he’s going on almost 3 weeks on 2mg guanfacine ER,...

Hi there our son in almost 9, we switched medications for my son due to bad side...

MNmom99

•28 days ago

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FYI - October is ADHD Awareness Month

I know the month is more than half over, but I thought I should mention this. Take a look around online. You might find a bit more ADHD resources than you...

I know the month is more than half over, but I thought I should mention this. T...

STEM_Dad

•1 month ago

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8yr old great at home but constant issues at school/after school

School Chrome books/distractions

ADHD Help

online school options

504 made worse

Zoloft + Guanfacine anyone?

End of my rope

13 year old daughter with anxiety and ADHD

Experiences with Dexmethylphenidate ER?

Early Wakeup (8yo with ADHD)

Stanford University Cognitive Control in ADHD Research Study Opportunity

always the victim

Book for Sibling?

Video To explain SSRIs to kids?

day dreaming

Looking for a good child psychologist in Orange County, California.

Medicine for my daughter

Acting out at school

Picky Eater

How many times are our kids told to just Try Harder?

ADHD meds that don’t affect appetite?

8 year old child's behavior worse at my moms and family gatherings

My 10 year old has behavioral issues .

Halloween candy

help - can meds be making some things worse?

software for higher level math without handwriting

Child not enjoying activities they used to love!

podcasts for kids?

Guanfacine and incontinence?

FYI - October is ADHD Awareness Month

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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