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Son Newly Diagnosed

My 6 year old son was recently (12/19) diagnosed with combined ADHD with anxiety disorder. The therapist recommended CBT and I’m just getting started and...

My 6 year old son was recently (12/19) diagnosed with combined ADHD with anxiety...

•6 years ago

Judgemental people :(

My 4.5 yo was diagnosed with ADHD about 5 months ago. We have tried OT, we are now on Ritalin and Zoloft, and in weekly therapy since Sept for behavior. He is...

My 4.5 yo was diagnosed with ADHD about 5 months ago. We have tried OT, we are n...

•6 years ago

My son is 3 and was diagnosed with combined adhd

Hi I’m new to this my son was diagnosed with the combined type of adhd on dec 27 2017 . He is only 3 years old . What can I do to help or resources to read up...

Hi I’m new to this my son was diagnosed with the combined type of adhd on dec 27...

•6 years ago

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Hello, I am new to this site and hoping to get some help. Our 7 year old was diagnosed with adhd when he was 4 but we chose not to medicate. We ended up...

Hello, I am new to this site and hoping to get some help. Our 7 year old was dia...

•6 years ago

ADHD help

My son is 12 yrs old and was diagnosed with ADHD in 2011. He takes meds but seems to be floundering in school. He does get help at school but I find that his...

My son is 12 yrs old and was diagnosed with ADHD in 2011. He takes meds but seem...

•6 years ago

MARIO

My son (6 years old) has been on Adderall since Tuesday 12/26/17. He has become hyperfocused on Mario. It probably didnt help that he got a switch for...

My son (6 years old) has been on Adderall since Tuesday 12/26/17. He has becom...

•6 years ago

I AM OUT OF IDEAS AND WORRIED

i'm new to this site looking for help with my ADHD child my child just dont have ADHD she also has a low IQ a IQ of a 5year old and she will be 10 years old in...

i'm new to this site looking for help with my ADHD child my child just dont have...

•6 years ago

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Tired of feeling like a terrible mom

Hello, I am new here. I am a teacher and our son was diagnosed 6 mo ago with adhd. He will be 6 in May. He is very smart with some sensory issues as well. His...

Hello, I am new here. I am a teacher and our son was diagnosed 6 mo ago with adh...

•6 years ago

Siblings

Hi, I'm new here and wondering if anyone knows of counselors or organizations that help the siblings of children with ADHD cope with the craziness that can...

Hi, I'm new here and wondering if anyone knows of counselors or organizations th...

•6 years ago

Counseling for Sibling

My 13 year old son S, has a twin brother who has ADHD as well as other difficulties. His behavior is adversely affecting S. I'm wondering if there is a...

My 13 year old son S, has a twin brother who has ADHD as well as other difficult...

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New to the group

Hi my names Katie and I was wondering if anyone else has a child with ADHD and an emotional disorder?

Hi my names Katie and I was wondering if anyone else has a child with ADHD and a...

•6 years ago

Questions

Hi my name is Brandy and I was wondering if anyone has any information on where I can join a parent support group around the South Central area/

Hi my name is Brandy and I was wondering if anyone has any information on where ...

•6 years ago

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Is 4 too young to medicate?

My 4-year old son was recently diagnosed with ADHD. My pediatrician does not feel comfortable medicating a child so young and I'm having a hard time find a...

My 4-year old son was recently diagnosed with ADHD. My pediatrician does not fee...

•6 years ago

Much better night

My son had a much better night last night. Sleep by about 8:30pm, slept through the night till 5:30am. Woke up talking a mile a minute but got some good...

My son had a much better night last night. Sleep by about 8:30pm, slept through...

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Neurofeedback Treatment for ADHD/ADD

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone has tried neurofeedback/biofeedback treatments for ADHD/ADD. If so, please share your thoughts and experiences. There is one...

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone has tried neurofeedback/biofeedback treatments fo...

•6 years ago

New here!

Hi. I am new here. My son was diagnosed with ADHD via the pediatrician earlier in the school year. He is in first grade. So far academically he seems to be...

Hi. I am new here. My son was diagnosed with ADHD via the pediatrician earlier...

•6 years ago

First time trying medication (Vyanase)

Good evening, My son is 9 years old and has been diagnosed with ADHD for a few years now. We were hesitant to put him on medication, so we’ve been trying the...

Good evening, My son is 9 years old and has been diagnosed with ADHD for a few ...

•6 years ago

Focalin?

My son is 11 and was just diagnosed with ADHD. His doctor prescribed focalin extended release capsules. Waiting for the pharmacy to fill the prescription......

My son is 11 and was just diagnosed with ADHD. His doctor prescribed focalin ex...

•6 years ago

Financial Assistance Grants

My son's medication is not covered by the insurance and even after a pharmaceutical discount it is extremely costly. Averaging 300 a month. The meds have shown...

My son's medication is not covered by the insurance and even after a pharmaceuti...

•6 years ago

Help

My son is 8. He has ODD and ADHD. He has been on Quilichew for the past month and a half. This is the second medication we try. He's also on Melatonin to...

My son is 8. He has ODD and ADHD. He has been on Quilichew for the past month an...

•6 years ago

Bedtime trouble

My son started Adderall 5mgs twice daily yesterday and bedtime was horrible. He was very restless, said his skin was itching, couldnt settle down. We finally...

My son started Adderall 5mgs twice daily yesterday and bedtime was horrible. He...

•6 years ago

In room

Hello is anyone here in this room?

Hello is anyone here in this room?

•6 years ago

My daughter needs to be tested for ADHD / ADD

Hello, I am new to this group. I have 2 children. My 6 years old daughter have been having problems in school. I notice the problems in pre-school. Now, she is...

Hello, I am new to this group. I have 2 children. My 6 years old daughter have b...

•6 years ago

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Book for adhd child

For Christmas I got my son the book Zipper, the kid with ADHD. my son is enjoying it and it seems to make him feel more self aware. Has anyone else heard of...

For Christmas I got my son the book Zipper, the kid with ADHD. my son is enjoyin...

•6 years ago

ADHD & Bipolar Disorder

My youngest child has ADHD & Bipolar Disorder. We are having a difficult time at school. I know all schools prefer that parents medicate children but we...

My youngest child has ADHD & Bipolar Disorder. We are having a difficult time a...

•6 years ago

Neurotherapy

Has anyone tried neurotherapy/neurotherapyfeedback for ADHD? It is a big investment that insurance does not cover, wanted to know if anyone has any feedback...

Has anyone tried neurotherapy/neurotherapyfeedback for ADHD? It is a big invest...

•6 years ago

ADHD Weekly—Readers' Favorite Articles for 2017

What were your favorite ADHD Weekly stories in 2017? We asked readers and they gave us their top five read articles. Which of these are among your top picks?...

What were your favorite ADHD Weekly stories in 2017? We asked readers and they g...

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Struggling mama.

My 5 year old son has always been energetic. A few months into kindergarten his teacher and i are worried about some symptoms of distraction and hyperactivity....

My 5 year old son has always been energetic. A few months into kindergarten his ...

•6 years ago

Separate Bus

My 6.5 year old son has been having a hard time on the bus. He routinely gets out of his seat, crawls under seats, pulls on people's legs, etc. He has already...

My 6.5 year old son has been having a hard time on the bus. He routinely gets ou...

•6 years ago

New Here

Hello I have a 7yo son name Quincy who hasn’t been diagnosed with adhd. He also has behavior issues so I’m looking for any advice on how to get that under...

Hello I have a 7yo son name Quincy who hasn’t been diagnosed with adhd. He also ...

•6 years ago

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