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SOME ADVICE PLEASE!!!

Hello!! I have a concern regarding my 4 y/o son. He has been exibiting behaviors of physical aggressiveness(only with kids and women) hyperness, and short...

Hello!! I have a concern regarding my 4 y/o son. He has been exibiting behaviors...

ashjav2001

•7 years ago

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Pupils dialated

Has anyone ever noticed your child's pupils dialate when they are excited? Maybe I never noticed before, but my son was unusually inattentive at dinner and...

Has anyone ever noticed your child's pupils dialate when they are excited? Mayb...

kristinac

•7 years ago

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Afternoons

Hi. I am new to this group. My son who is almost 7 was diagnosed in March and has been on Adderall and now Ridalin. We are having a lot of trouble in the...

Hi. I am new to this group. My son who is almost 7 was diagnosed in March and ha...

icnrnjoy

•7 years ago

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Advice

Hello everyone, my name is Abby and my 5 year old son was pre-diagnosed with ADHD. I honestly don't know what to do, his pediatrician is pushing us to have him...

Hello everyone, my name is Abby and my 5 year old son was pre-diagnosed with ADH...

Sebastian28

•7 years ago

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Rules and consequences seem pointless!

My 7 y.o. with ADHD/ODD (medicated with adderall) constantly breaks our rules! he receives explanations and consequences (loss of privileges, time out, early...

My 7 y.o. with ADHD/ODD (medicated with adderall) constantly breaks our rules! h...

Lacy_Mcc

•7 years ago

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Flight risk

My ADHD/ODD son recently started to runoff without permission. Anyone else experiencing this? He's 9

My ADHD/ODD son recently started to runoff without permission. Anyone else expe...

Mmagusin

•7 years ago

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TRANSFERRING SCHOOLS

My son recently got into another altercation with a kid they told me he had one to many and wanted to suspend him for the 2 time he has adhd and aggression. I...

My son recently got into another altercation with a kid they told me he had one ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Proud of my son

Today I felt so good my son just came home from school and he was just telling me a whole list of things that he did that he gave his teacher the note I sent...

Today I felt so good my son just came home from school and he was just telling m...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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ADHD Weekly — Trauma and ADHD Co-Exist in Foster Children

Did you know that many children in foster care are coping with ADHD and trauma symptoms, but they may not be receiving the right care, at least in the...

Did you know that many children in foster care are coping with ADHD and trauma s...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•7 years ago

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Alternatives to Medicine?

My husband and 14 year old son have recently been diagnosed with ADHD. I am hesitant to medicate and was looking at supplements like Focusene...

My husband and 14 year old son have recently been diagnosed with ADHD. I am hesi...

KerryK

•7 years ago

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Alternative medicine

My son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 6 and is now 10. I have got to the point where I really don't want to keep pumping my son with drugs every day (he...

My son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 6 and is now 10. I have got to the p...

Kadesmum

•7 years ago

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Concerned parent

Hello I have a 9 year old son that has adhd and he has been diagnosed when he was younger and since then he has been in a world of trouble with fighting, anger...

Hello I have a 9 year old son that has adhd and he has been diagnosed when he wa...

Kiarah27

•7 years ago

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Should we change schools

I have a son in a parochial school. He is on the lowest dose of Concerta, unfortunately the school knows this and I found out they have been asking him if he's...

I have a son in a parochial school. He is on the lowest dose of Concerta, unfort...

ghsnd

•7 years ago

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New to Group - always looking for advice.

Hello all. Im new to the group. I have 2 kids. My 7 year old son has been diagnosed with ADHD, ODD and IED (Intermittent Explosive Disorder) Its a struggle...

Hello all. Im new to the group. I have 2 kids. My 7 year old son has been diagno...

mzzblake

•7 years ago

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parochial schools and 504 plans?

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows whether the 504 plan is only for public schools? how does it work for a private, parochial school? do private schools...

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows whether the 504 plan is only for public s...

lettyb

•7 years ago

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Clueless Teacher!

Hello, I am new to the community, it's great to have some support as I can feel so alone in all of this! My daughter is 9 with ADHD, she is taking medication...

Hello, I am new to the community, it's great to have some support as I can feel ...

lettyb

•7 years ago

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Great news, we extended the deadline for the video contest until Oct. 1! We look forward to hearing your ADHD tip or story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS98LjDdhoM#action=share

SocialButterflyCHADD

•7 years ago

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To medicate or not?

I have a 12 yr old daughter (and husband) who hasn't been diagnosed yet with ADD, but I know they have it. My husband is VERY hesitant to medicate her due to...

I have a 12 yr old daughter (and husband) who hasn't been diagnosed yet with ADD...

CoriR

•7 years ago

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newly diagnosed child, need help!

i am new to this community and am very new to figuring out what all ADHD actually is. My 9 year old son was diagnosed just two months ago. he is on 30mg of...

i am new to this community and am very new to figuring out what all ADHD actuall...

krisadhdmom

•7 years ago

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Adderall XR - Excessive talking, crying, sleep issues

My 5 y/o son was diagnosed with ADHD (primarily hyperactivity) last week. We started on Adderall XR 5mg on Saturday; didn't see much difference. Upped it to...

My 5 y/o son was diagnosed with ADHD (primarily hyperactivity) last week. We sta...

jbc2012

•7 years ago

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New here - Grandson has ADHD

Hello, My husband and I are guardians of our 9-year-old grandson, who was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 4. We love him and are thankful for him, but he has...

Hello, My husband and I are guardians of our 9-year-old grandson, who was diagn...

NMR8177

•7 years ago

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My 7 year old daughter has ADHD and severe anxiety

Hey everyone! My name is Brenda. My 7 year old daughter was just recently diagnosed with ADHD. It wasn't a huge surprise to me but now having an official...

Hey everyone! My name is Brenda. My 7 year old daughter was just recently diagno...

Brenda0810

•7 years ago

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Stressed

Hi everyone I am new to the group. I have a 16 year old son who is the love of my life. He is also Adhd and drives me insane. I feel like I am going to lose it...

Hi everyone I am new to the group. I have a 16 year old son who is the love of m...

Mnm2719

•7 years ago

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Need relational help!

We are new to the group and I am needing some help. I have a 12 yr old (7th grade)daughter who is self-diagnosed with ADD/ADHD as well as my husband. My...

We are new to the group and I am needing some help. I have a 12 yr old (7th gra...

CoriR

•7 years ago

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Help, my child is getting aggressive in school

I write this with a heavy heart. My son is in 3rd grade and has ADD, SPD, social anxiety and speech issues. Change is hard for him and this year has been...

I write this with a heavy heart. My son is in 3rd grade and has ADD, SPD, socia...

Daisy2278

•7 years ago

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ADHD, ODD and Autism

Hello Everyone, I had originally posted approx. 2 weeks ago that we were having such a hard time. We at that time only had a diagnosed of ADHD. As of yesterday...

Hello Everyone, I had originally posted approx. 2 weeks ago that we were having ...

Mjaniszewski

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Hi, I'm new here! Looking for support regarding my ADHD son and husband

There are no support groups in my area so I came across this community through a desperate Web search. I have 4 kids ages 14-3 months. My 7 year old son and...

There are no support groups in my area so I came across this community through a...

Lacy_Mcc

•7 years ago

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This weekend

I just sent my daughter to a psychiatric hospital in hopes she gets stabilized. I am upset that it got to this point, but in order for her to get better this...

I just sent my daughter to a psychiatric hospital in hopes she gets stabilized. ...

rrichardson

•7 years ago

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How much homework help should I be giving?

A question for parents with slightly older kids -- my son just started middle school and the workload is considerably more. My inclination is to help him with...

A question for parents with slightly older kids -- my son just started middle sc...

cygar

•7 years ago

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parenting a child with ADHD - feeling judged....

Hi, I am new here. My son is 5 almost 6, kindergarten was a rough year for us. We had major anxiety, a diagnosis of sensory processing disorder, and now an...

Hi, I am new here. My son is 5 almost 6, kindergarten was a rough year for us. ...

rollercoaster22

•7 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for September 2017

SOME ADVICE PLEASE!!!

Pupils dialated

Afternoons

Advice

Rules and consequences seem pointless!

Flight risk

TRANSFERRING SCHOOLS

Proud of my son

ADHD Weekly — Trauma and ADHD Co-Exist in Foster Children

Alternatives to Medicine?

Alternative medicine

Concerned parent

Should we change schools

New to Group - always looking for advice.

parochial schools and 504 plans?

Clueless Teacher!

Great news, we extended the deadline for the video contest until Oct. 1! We look forward to hearing your ADHD tip or story.

To medicate or not?

newly diagnosed child, need help!

Adderall XR - Excessive talking, crying, sleep issues

New here - Grandson has ADHD

My 7 year old daughter has ADHD and severe anxiety

Stressed

Need relational help!

Help, my child is getting aggressive in school

ADHD, ODD and Autism

Hi, I'm new here! Looking for support regarding my ADHD son and husband

This weekend

How much homework help should I be giving?

parenting a child with ADHD - feeling judged....

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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