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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

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New diagnosis ADHD - Inattentive

Hi all. I am new here. My 7yo son has recently been diagnosed with ADHD - inattentive type. We are currently deciding on whether or not to medicate him. He is...

Hi all. I am new here. My 7yo son has recently been diagnosed with ADHD - inatte...

•7 years ago

Suggestions for school accommodations?

We have recently received the results of our school's testing of our middle-school aged child, including academic and psychological. Not surprisingly, they...

We have recently received the results of our school's testing of our middle-scho...

•7 years ago

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Frustrated mom update:

Thank to all the replies here! You have all empowered me and really made me feel that I am not alone. We have taken the steps to help my son and we are now...

Thank to all the replies here! You have all empowered me and really made me feel...

•7 years ago

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To love the adhd

I have a twelve-year-old son That was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 5I was OK with the at the time I didn't understand but his dad was totally not a 4 at all...

I have a twelve-year-old son That was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 5I was OK ...

•7 years ago

ADHD meds making it difficult for my daughter to play sports

My 12 year old daughter was just diagnosed with ADHD. She started uncharacteristically acting out and her grades were all over the place. After being diagnosed...

My 12 year old daughter was just diagnosed with ADHD. She started uncharacterist...

•7 years ago

Questions about diagnostic testing

I'm wondering what other members' experiences have been with diagnostic testing options and whether they have recommendations. I have an 8 year old daughter...

I'm wondering what other members' experiences have been with diagnostic testing ...

•7 years ago

Right course of action?

So my step sons mother said she took him to a specialist (I'm still waiting for her to tell me the name of said doctor so I can figure out exactly who this...

So my step sons mother said she took him to a specialist (I'm still waiting for ...

•7 years ago

15 year old daughter with ADHD

Hello, My 15 year old was diagnosed 3 years ago and at that time we decided to try Neuro feedback. It worked for a while but now she was really struggling and...

Hello, My 15 year old was diagnosed 3 years ago and at that time we decided to t...

•7 years ago

My son

Just trying to understand

Just trying to understand

•7 years ago

Fighting for my child

My name is LaSandra, I have a child that has ADHD. I didn’t want to accept it until Recently, because of my faith just didn’t want to accept it. My baby was...

My name is LaSandra, I have a child that has ADHD. I didn’t want to accept it un...

•7 years ago

Meditation for ADHD

Hello, We are doing a study on Meditation therapy for ADHD , please help us by filling out this very short survey. The feedback will be used to promote...

Hello, We are doing a study on Meditation therapy for ADHD , please help us by...

•7 years ago

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ADHD Medication Questions

I have an 8 year old grandson that I am guardian of that was diagnosed with ADHD at 3 and has been on Methyphenidate ever since except during the summers. I...

I have an 8 year old grandson that I am guardian of that was diagnosed with ADHD...

•7 years ago

ADHD Weekly—ADHD and a Pathway Toward Criminality: Preventing Trouble Before It Begins

Are you worried that your child's ADHD and ODD symptoms could spell trouble for him later in life? We took a look at how these conditions interact and what you...

Are you worried that your child's ADHD and ODD symptoms could spell trouble for ...

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Searching for answers!

Hello all. I'm new to this but in need of support. I have an 8 year old boy who as a baby was pure perfection. I was in love with this sweet boy. Things...

Hello all. I'm new to this but in need of support. I have an 8 year old boy who ...

•7 years ago

I'm a newbie!

Hey Ya'll! I cannot believe that after being in the no smoking community blog on here that I haven't seen this and other communities yet. So grateful I found...

Hey Ya'll! I cannot believe that after being in the no smoking community blog on...

•7 years ago

Depression

My 11 year old son Brady has never had an issue with aggression until he entered 5th grade. I feel as though his teachers don’t always understand him. Along...

My 11 year old son Brady has never had an issue with aggression until he entered...

•7 years ago

ADHD Weekly—Upcoming Conference on ADHD Offers Educational, Social Opportunities

Have you been to the CHADD conference on ADHD? Are you planning on going to this year's conference? We talked with two presenters about what they look forward...

Have you been to the CHADD conference on ADHD? Are you planning on going to this...

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books for kids

I am reading books on ADD/ADHD/Executive functioning, one of which is the series Smart but Scattered. I have the teen one that I gave my 12 yr old to read to...

I am reading books on ADD/ADHD/Executive functioning, one of which is the series...

•7 years ago

emotionally struggling with my 6 year old.

Hi everyone, I am a 24 year old single mother who works and is currently going to college. I am new to the community. I decided I need to try to get more...

Hi everyone, I am a 24 year old single mother who works and is currently going t...

•7 years ago

In need of help

Hi everyone, I’m a step father and my step son (Trent/5 years old) has ADHD. I really came here to ask for help on how to help him. My fiancé is coming down to...

Hi everyone, I’m a step father and my step son (Trent/5 years old) has ADHD. I r...

•7 years ago

ADHD help in a private school.

Does anyone have advice/experience working with privates schools and ADHD needs? My 7 year old attends private schooling, he has ADHD with inattentiveness, and...

Does anyone have advice/experience working with privates schools and ADHD needs?...

•7 years ago

Teen son struggling with ADHD

It is such a relief to find a place to talk to people about what my son has been struggling with for years. He is 15 years old and has just finished his first...

It is such a relief to find a place to talk to people about what my son has been...

•7 years ago

New here. Mom of 15 y/o boy. Help with school

My ADHD son refuses to study or do homework. He is in honors classes that require 20 minutes per night of reading notes/watching videos. But he doesn't do...

My ADHD son refuses to study or do homework. He is in honors classes that requir...

•7 years ago

New here and just looking for support

Hi all! I am new here and so excited to have people who are in a similar situation as me. I have 2 boys with ADHD (my 10 year old is mostly inattentive and my...

Hi all! I am new here and so excited to have people who are in a similar situati...

•7 years ago

ADHD/Aniexty and discipline

My daughter is 12 and was diagnosed a few years ago. Recently she started falling off in school again, bad grades and not turning in homework. I am not sure...

My daughter is 12 and was diagnosed a few years ago. Recently she started fallin...

•7 years ago

Wake up call.

Today for the first time one of my sons teacher finally said "my personal opinion is that your son has ADHD" and I didnt disagree. My son is 8. He is very...

Today for the first time one of my sons teacher finally said "my personal opinio...

•7 years ago

Struggling.

I am struggling between discipline for my 10 year old ADHD son for forgetfulness, disorganization, lack of care, attitude, mouthing off.. (etc.) Or blaming it...

I am struggling between discipline for my 10 year old ADHD son for forgetfulness...

•7 years ago

Can anyone share their experience and tips on disputing a schools 504 Plan eligibility decision? I live in New York City area.

Just got the schools letter saying they feel my son is not eligible. he has had a 504 plan for 4 years, for extra testing time only. Help!

Just got the schools letter saying they feel my son is not eligible. he has had ...

•7 years ago

15 yr old HS - having trouble socially

So happy I found this group!! I wish parents were more honest about the struggles with their kids where I live. My 15 yr old is in HS, he has struggled to...

So happy I found this group!! I wish parents were more honest about the struggle...

•7 years ago

8 year old in school

My son is having trouble with his hyperness at school. He just always has to move. I really don't want to put him on meds. To me he is just a hyper happy...

My son is having trouble with his hyperness at school. He just always has to mov...

•7 years ago

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