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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

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Need help with finding someone to treat my son.

Hello, My 9 yr old son was recently diagnosed with ADHD. I asked his pediatrician how I can get him on meds if it gets to the point where he needs them. She...

Hello, My 9 yr old son was recently diagnosed with ADHD. I asked his pediatricia...

•7 years ago

What to do?

Hi, I'm new here... I have a 8 year old boy. Last year he was officially diagnosed with ADHD. We didn't put him on meds, I appreciate modern medicine but don't...

Hi, I'm new here... I have a 8 year old boy. Last year he was officially diagnos...

•7 years ago

New ADHD mom

Hi all. My son, who is now almost 12, was diagnosed with ADHD at age 5. We were first time parents, and took the advice of the pediatrician to trial meds. They...

Hi all. My son, who is now almost 12, was diagnosed with ADHD at age 5. We were ...

•7 years ago

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Seeking help ASAP

I am the mother of two wonderful boy ages 7 and 8. My 8 year old has high functioning Autism and my 7 year old suffers from ADHD and ODD. I am at my wits end...

I am the mother of two wonderful boy ages 7 and 8. My 8 year old has high functi...

•7 years ago

5 year old

Hello all, I'm a mother of a 5 year old boy who has not been diagnosed with ADHD , but he is to me showing many signs. He is extremely hyper , he's showing...

Hello all, I'm a mother of a 5 year old boy who has not been diagnosed with ADHD...

•7 years ago

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Stimulants

About a year or so ago my daughter was put on methlyphenidate which seemed to help her a little with her adhd symptoms. I had her taken off of it because of...

About a year or so ago my daughter was put on methlyphenidate which seemed to he...

•7 years ago

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At the end of my rope.

I am a father of two boys, 8 and 1 1/2, who has been struggling with a way to help my 8 year old with adhd. He was diagnosed about 6 months ago and things have...

I am a father of two boys, 8 and 1 1/2, who has been struggling with a way to he...

•7 years ago

Seeking Support

My son had ADHD. We have tried several stimulant medications that left him temperamental and unhappy. Has anyone had a similar experience and what medications...

My son had ADHD. We have tried several stimulant medications that left him tempe...

•7 years ago

Today

My daughter has been having a hard time today and can't seem to calm herself down. I had to stand on the porch and scream her little hearts desire out, then I...

My daughter has been having a hard time today and can't seem to calm herself dow...

•7 years ago

Medication issues

My daughter had a genetic test done recently and I just heard back about the results. She currently is on strattera, guanfacine and respiradol. The medicine...

My daughter had a genetic test done recently and I just heard back about the res...

•7 years ago

Literal phrases why do I do it??

This morning I've had too many battles already and it's 9am!! for goodness sake. It's my fault when my son woke up I told him it was too early for the iPad,...

This morning I've had too many battles already and it's 9am!! for goodness sake....

•7 years ago

Help! Need Advice on ADHD?ADD children

I have 4 year old son that I am sure is ADHD/ADD. Most children learn not to do things as they get into trouble and they don't like that. Well, my son...

I have 4 year old son that I am sure is ADHD/ADD. Most children learn not to do...

•7 years ago

My superstar

Hello... I am a single mother living in DC with a beautiful seven year old daughter with adhd. I need help!!!!

Hello... I am a single mother living in DC with a beautiful seven year old daugh...

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•7 years ago

ADHD and puberty

Hi, I am a mother of 2 wonderful, energetic, full of life boys. My 12 year old was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 5 while my youngest 10 year old does not...

Hi, I am a mother of 2 wonderful, energetic, full of life boys. My 12 year old w...

•7 years ago

Anxiety Issues with ADD?

Anyone out there have the above issue with there child. My 9 year old son has gone from fingernail and everything else chewing to now picking skin sores up...

Anyone out there have the above issue with there child. My 9 year old son has g...

•7 years ago

Homeopathy

Does anyone have any experiences with homeopathy? My 7 year old boy has adhd and anxiety. We've tried two different nonstimulants with no changes observed,...

Does anyone have any experiences with homeopathy? My 7 year old boy has adhd an...

•7 years ago

Adult ADHD

My son is going to be 20, he's been diagnosised with ADHD at the age of 5, and congenital Nystagmus (horizontal eye movement). So both of those give the effect...

My son is going to be 20, he's been diagnosised with ADHD at the age of 5, and c...

•7 years ago

Grandma seeking advise

My grandson is 5 and has sever adhd and bipolar he has been on several different medications and nothing has helped. Don't know what else to do

My grandson is 5 and has sever adhd and bipolar he has been on several different...

•7 years ago

Anyone experiencing the same issue ?

so my son for a while has been really negative cant keep some friends and has a hard time calming down after getting upset she has hard time to let things go...

so my son for a while has been really negative cant keep some friends and has a ...

•7 years ago

Help with meds info

Hi i have 2 daughter's with add and adhd the one with the more severe case needs to be on meds. But the Peruvian is that she will not get her blood drawn. And...

Hi i have 2 daughter's with add and adhd the one with the more severe case needs...

•7 years ago

Parenting the ADHD Child: A Little Gallows Humor

Most parents when they send their kindergartner to school: Bye, sweetie. I'm going to miss you so much! Have fun and learn a lot! Me: David, for the love of...

Most parents when they send their kindergartner to school: Bye, sweetie. I'm goi...

•7 years ago

What to do when stimulants do not work

Hi there! I have an 8 year-old son who has been diagnosed with obsessive compulsive symptoms, bipolar disorder/mood disorder/emotional dysregulation, anxiety,...

Hi there! I have an 8 year-old son who has been diagnosed with obsessive compuls...

•7 years ago

My child has ADHD and I need help!

I'm the parental Grandmother raising my 7 yr. old grandson from birth. He's in first grade and for three years now I've watched my child display signs and I...

I'm the parental Grandmother raising my 7 yr. old grandson from birth. He's in ...

•7 years ago

Am I being a bad mom for not giving my son the medication...

Hi everyone! I am not the type to come online and share issues or ask for help but I am having a hard time making a decision here... My son, who is 7, was...

Hi everyone! I am not the type to come online and share issues or ask for help b...

•7 years ago

I am new here and am looking for advice.

I have an amazing 7 year old son who is full of life and is extremely intelligent. He was recently diagnosed with ADHD a few months ago. One of my struggles...

I have an amazing 7 year old son who is full of life and is extremely intelligen...

•7 years ago

Need a plan and info

I want to have some type of a plan in place at school for my 2nd grader. He is on medication, but this year his class is double the size and quite frankly I...

I want to have some type of a plan in place at school for my 2nd grader. He is o...

•7 years ago

ADHD Weekly―Disaster, Trauma, and ADHD

Has your family experienced a natural or personal disaster? Did you know that trauma increases children's risk for developing PTSD, but that there is help...

Has your family experienced a natural or personal disaster? Did you know that t...

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ADHD and surviving

I am a retired elementary teacher who has two grown daughters and twin 13-year-old daughters. I have dealt with therapists for one of the twins for the past...

I am a retired elementary teacher who has two grown daughters and twin 13-year-o...

•7 years ago

Fighting siblings

My youngest daughter 11 has adhd and my son 15 dosent. I'm sick of the both of them atm as their always fighting and it all came to a head at dinner last...

My youngest daughter 11 has adhd and my son 15 dosent. I'm sick of the both of t...

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