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ADHD low level reading

I have an 11-year-old daughter with ADHD. She is just starting to learn to read finally in the fifth grade. Has anyone had experiences where this has turned...

I have an 11-year-old daughter with ADHD. She is just starting to learn to read...

Alliea79

•6 years ago

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Update on afternoon suspension

OK, good morning, good afternoon! My grandson has turned into a spinner with his body. The last few incidents have all come about because he's spinning with...

OK, good morning, good afternoon! My grandson has turned into a spinner with hi...

Grandma01

•6 years ago

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How to deal with a 7 years old boy who tried to get others' attention by doing funny stupid things?

Hello! I'm a stay home mom.My 7 years old boy has ADHD and it's frustrating everyday at home and at school. I have other two younger kids too. My 7 years old...

Hello! I'm a stay home mom.My 7 years old boy has ADHD and it's frustrating ever...

Andrewaz

•6 years ago

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colorado

I',m just curious! Does anybody live in Colorado or near CO. Just a thought that maybe we could meet up later down the line of start some sort of group. I...

I',m just curious! Does anybody live in Colorado or near CO. Just a thought that...

Grandma01

•6 years ago

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afternoon suspension again

Anybody worired the their school is not bully proof, take it from it mine is. Grandson suspended from school again. Same of story. Someone got in his way...

Anybody worired the their school is not bully proof, take it from it mine is. G...

Grandma01

•6 years ago

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School Tips

Hi, This is my first post. My 13 year old son (8th grade) is struggling to keep organized and get his homework done. His grades are the worst they have ever...

Hi, This is my first post. My 13 year old son (8th grade) is struggling to keep ...

carriej

•6 years ago

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Ideas for parent pilot course

Hello all, I’m beginning to develop an online course for parents with ADHD children. I’m trying to gather input from parents to create a course that meets your...

Hello all, I’m beginning to develop an online course for parents with ADHD child...

Coach4ADD

•6 years ago

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It is all worth it

There is some days that I feel I can not go on... This disorder takes a lot out of me, but all I have to do is look at my son's smile to understand that it is...

There is some days that I feel I can not go on... This disorder takes a lot out ...

maluvzla

•6 years ago

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Genesight test

Has anyone done the Genesight test? I just learned about it today reading a post on another site. Why have none of my daughters doctors ever mentioned this as...

Has anyone done the Genesight test? I just learned about it today reading a post...

JoyousExpectation

•6 years ago

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Back again

Hope everyone is doing well. Just here to chat, learn something new. Maybe learn better ways to retain information I read. I remember all conversations, but...

Hope everyone is doing well. Just here to chat, learn something new. Maybe learn...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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New to Group & ADHD & Struggling with School

Hello. My 6 year old son was recently diagnosed with ADHD (he's been struggling with behavior this school year but at grade level or above in academics). The...

Hello. My 6 year old son was recently diagnosed with ADHD (he's been struggling...

JDA97

•6 years ago

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Inattentive types - different strategies?

Hello! This is my first time here. My 11 year old son has been diagnosed as ADHD, inattentive type. I read Dr. Ed Hallowell's book, Super-parenting for ADD,...

Hello! This is my first time here. My 11 year old son has been diagnosed as ADHD...

osgood

•6 years ago

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Venting

My gosh can I have two seconds to go to the bathroom without my son having a meltdown!!!!! I want a nap or a break or a moment of peace!!!

My gosh can I have two seconds to go to the bathroom without my son having a mel...

Cjkchamp

•6 years ago

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13 year old starting year 8

Me I have a 13 year old who has a beautiful personality but can be very stubborn. I find people get more when positive with my son, they get more attention...

Me I have a 13 year old who has a beautiful personality but can be very stubborn...

KarlsRhys

•6 years ago

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Generic Strattera

Hi, everyone! Has anyone started giving/using generic Strattera? Have you noticed any behavioral changes? Thanks!

Hi, everyone! Has anyone started giving/using generic Strattera? Have you noti...

ldfitzpatrick

•6 years ago

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Weighted blankets

A weighted blanket at school seems to help my son. It was recommended I get one I can add weight to as he gets older; however, I’ve only been able to find ones...

A weighted blanket at school seems to help my son. It was recommended I get one ...

Cjkchamp

•6 years ago

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Anyone heard of Dyanavel XR 2.5 mg??

Since we can’t get any quillivant XR, the neurologist prescribed my son this. It is double the price of Quillivant with my insurance. Cost me $50!! And he only...

Since we can’t get any quillivant XR, the neurologist prescribed my son this. It...

Kknight85

•6 years ago

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Hello! Mom learning everyday how to be there for her son

I am new here! So glad I found this community. I’m having such a struggle to find any way to help my son. He is the sweetest 5 year old! My first born. He...

I am new here! So glad I found this community. I’m having such a struggle to fin...

mommyvaz5

•6 years ago

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Not alone.

I have been on here for a few months and find it interesting that we all have similar experiences. What works for one may not work for others. I love the...

I have been on here for a few months and find it interesting that we all have si...

CobraKid04

•6 years ago

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College Age Children with ADHD

Hi! I'm am the parent of 2 college age children with ADHD. My daughter is 20 and has left school for the time being and I'm so sad about that. My son is 18 and...

Hi! I'm am the parent of 2 college age children with ADHD. My daughter is 20 and...

msudul1

•6 years ago

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Teachers not on board

I'm so frustrated! We have 3 children with ADHD along with my husband. We have never had issues with teachers until this year. I have been fighting the...

I'm so frustrated! We have 3 children with ADHD along with my husband. We have...

Mom2JEMs

•6 years ago

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Feeling lost

This morning was extremely rough i feel like im failing my son somehow hes 5 told me he hates me and i never do anything for him which is not true all because...

This morning was extremely rough i feel like im failing my son somehow hes 5 tol...

Melissanmylittleman

•6 years ago

3 Replies

High school help

My son is in 9th grade and recently diagnosed with ADD. He does great mostly in school except for English. He struggles with reading comprehension and...

My son is in 9th grade and recently diagnosed with ADD. He does great mostly in ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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New here and saying hello.

Hi all im new here!

Mommieof3

•6 years ago

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Liquid Gold , Essential oils

Hello everyone, my Son is 5 1/2 recently diagnosed with ADHD. Has anyone tried liquid gold, or essential oil‘s and how were the results ?Thank you

Hello everyone, my Son is 5 1/2 recently diagnosed with ADHD. Has anyone tried ...

Celzing

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Please help- dysfunctional bladder

My son is almost 11 and was diagnosed with severe ADHD about 2 years ago. He also what they call “dysfunctional bladder”. Sometimes he can’t tell when urine is...

My son is almost 11 and was diagnosed with severe ADHD about 2 years ago. He als...

Jmurphy

•6 years ago

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My son gets a iep and still failing, not sure what to do.

My son is in the third grade and unable to write a sentence or even spell a word without a lot of redirecting. He receives a IEP and his teachers aloud him to...

My son is in the third grade and unable to write a sentence or even spell a word...

MelissaJones

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Handwriting and adhd

Alll the professional I have spoken to have said that my daughters problems with spelling and handwriting are all because of adhd and not another learning...

Alll the professional I have spoken to have said that my daughters problems with...

JoyousExpectation

•6 years ago

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Please help me with advise

Please help! I don’t know what else to do with my 9 year old he has adhd and the teacher is always talking to me about him not focusing and him getting...

Please help! I don’t know what else to do with my 9 year old he has adhd and the...

Severianoj

•6 years ago

51 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for January 2018

ADHD low level reading

Update on afternoon suspension

How to deal with a 7 years old boy who tried to get others' attention by doing funny stupid things?

colorado

afternoon suspension again

School Tips

Ideas for parent pilot course

It is all worth it

Genesight test

Back again

New to Group & ADHD & Struggling with School

Inattentive types - different strategies?

Recommended reading

Venting

13 year old starting year 8

Generic Strattera

Weighted blankets

Anyone heard of Dyanavel XR 2.5 mg??

Hello! Mom learning everyday how to be there for her son

Not alone.

College Age Children with ADHD

Teachers not on board

Feeling lost

High school help

New here and saying hello.

Liquid Gold , Essential oils

Please help- dysfunctional bladder

My son gets a iep and still failing, not sure what to do.

Handwriting and adhd

Please help me with advise

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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