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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

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Single mom waving white flag to adhd

I have a 9yo son with adhd and has recently tried numerous RX but nothing seems to help him. He has calmed down in behavior, but is now getting bad notes home...

I have a 9yo son with adhd and has recently tried numerous RX but nothing seems ...

2amanda2883

•6 years ago

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Bed wetting

Can someone give me some insight on ADHD and bed wetting? Our son is 5 1/2 and even if we don’t allow him to drink he still sets the bed. He is a big drinker...

Can someone give me some insight on ADHD and bed wetting? Our son is 5 1/2 and e...

ExhaustedMomma

•6 years ago

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Hello!

My name is Jennifer and I have a 10 year old son that has been diagnosed with ADHD. I have suspected he had ADHD for years as it runs in my family and my...

My name is Jennifer and I have a 10 year old son that has been diagnosed with AD...

Jenn2132

•6 years ago

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Advice for getting child to testing?

After waiting for 4 months for the appointment, and getting him to the office, my son refused to do the neuropsych testing. Everyone thinks we should get it...

After waiting for 4 months for the appointment, and getting him to the office, m...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Guanfacine

has ANYONE experienced EXTREME hyperactivity while taking this medication ? I've got a 5 year old bouncing off the walls.. and having to be picked up from...

has ANYONE experienced EXTREME hyperactivity while taking this medication ? I've...

Nammies5YrOld

•6 years ago

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I want answers

Why are the so many kids diagnosed with ADHD and Autism? Why are children being treated with so many medications? Why not try alternatives to medication? Our...

Why are the so many kids diagnosed with ADHD and Autism? Why are children being ...

ROSE_2005

•6 years ago

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Looking for advice.

My son was diagnosed with ADHD last year. He is now 6 years old. He was having many issues with school including hyperactivity and not responding to his name...

My son was diagnosed with ADHD last year. He is now 6 years old. He was having ...

Tmom

•6 years ago

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What to do?

Hi my name is Chelsie, and my son is 7 years old and he was diagnosed with ADHD over the summer and it’s been a struggle, he is a great kid, but I’m really...

Hi my name is Chelsie, and my son is 7 years old and he was diagnosed with ADHD ...

Chelsie_

•6 years ago

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Anyone using Adderall?

My son (now 8) was diagnosed and started on short acting adderall. Went to his wellness checkup, we have had some problems in school lately, inattentiveness,...

My son (now 8) was diagnosed and started on short acting adderall. Went to his ...

DAYNSH

•6 years ago

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Ritalin LA

So my daughter was given Ritalin LA 10 mg for eight days. Then i freaked out about the tic she started and stopped giving it to her today. I spoke with her...

So my daughter was given Ritalin LA 10 mg for eight days. Then i freaked out abo...

JoyousExpectation

•6 years ago

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Extra Help - Therapy

Does your child go to a behavioral therapist, psychiatrist or psychologist? Would love to know what therapies are working for your children. Any...

Does your child go to a behavioral therapist, psychiatrist or psychologist? Wou...

Alli2

•6 years ago

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Behavioral Techniques for Attention

Does anyone know of behavioral techniques that a 10 year old can employ on her own to maintain attention while doing homework?

Does anyone know of behavioral techniques that a 10 year old can employ on her ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Disneyland Disability access service

Hello, we celebrated my daugther's 4th birthday at Disneyland yesterday and had such a wonderful experience because of their Disability Access Service pass....

Hello, we celebrated my daugther's 4th birthday at Disneyland yesterday and had ...

mlarios03

•6 years ago

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Any parents feel like they have failed?

My son is in 11th grade and has ADHD mainly inattentive. He wasn’t diagnosed until 8th grade. I’ve watched him struggle socially, emotionally and...

My son is in 11th grade and has ADHD mainly inattentive. He wasn’t diagnosed unt...

ng24

•6 years ago

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Lost and tired

Hi, Im new here. I’m a single mom of 15 y.o twin sons, one of which is diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety. I don’t know what to say, I just feel very much alone...

Hi, Im new here. I’m a single mom of 15 y.o twin sons, one of which is diagnose...

Ursula_M

•6 years ago

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504 advice

Hi. I’m new to this forum, but I am comforted to see other parents here going through what we have been going through. My son is 9 years old and was diagnosed...

Hi. I’m new to this forum, but I am comforted to see other parents here going th...

Smorte

•6 years ago

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Morning Mania

So this morning at 6:15 a.m. my 11 year old grandson decided he wanted to make slime because someone at his school had brought some yesterday. We did not have...

So this morning at 6:15 a.m. my 11 year old grandson decided he wanted to make s...

anirush

•6 years ago

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6 year old losing weight

Went to see my almost6 year old sons doctor today he has lost 3 pounds we lowered his morning dose he is on 18mg of concerta 10mg of methylphenidate and...

Went to see my almost6 year old sons doctor today he has lost 3 pounds we lowere...

Melissanmylittleman

•6 years ago

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Article on ADHD Meds in ADDitude

Hi Folks, I'm sharing this article because the doctor goes into depth about adhd medications addressing common questions people--especially parents--often...

Hi Folks, I'm sharing this article because the doctor goes into depth about adhd...

pwb78

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly—Teen Support Groups: How They Can Help Your Child

Is your teen struggling with ADHD, along with social issues? Many teenagers find support and help among a group of peers in moderated support groups. Some...

Is your teen struggling with ADHD, along with social issues? Many teenagers find...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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New to this, need some advice.

Hello, I am new to this site and need any advice I can get. I never thought my child had ADHD until this year when he started coming home every day crying...

Hello, I am new to this site and need any advice I can get. I never thought my c...

feelinglost1985

•6 years ago

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Medication shortage

Is anyone else suffering the Quillivant and Quillichew shortage? I don't want to switch my son to a different medication, but I am concerned about school. He's...

Is anyone else suffering the Quillivant and Quillichew shortage? I don't want to...

heathirP

•6 years ago

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Hello

My 8 yr old son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was in 1st grade. He currently is on medication, but we are still having problems at school. I reside in the...

My 8 yr old son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was in 1st grade. He currently i...

DAYNSH

•6 years ago

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finding treatment experience

hello group, my son was recently diagnosed with adhd, and we are trying to learn as much as we can from those who have had the direct experience of parenting a...

hello group, my son was recently diagnosed with adhd, and we are trying to learn...

kaifrank

•6 years ago

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Focalin XR sleepyness?

Howdy Folks, Just started my 6 year old daughter on Focalin XR. We are on day 5. First let me start by saying it was a big hurdle for me to consider...

Howdy Folks, Just started my 6 year old daughter on Focalin XR. We are on day ...

daemaitehn

•6 years ago

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Sorry about my last post

I wrote about yelling and hitting our young kids because often anger us. With your young children, try giving them 2 -3 warnings about the change that us...

I wrote about yelling and hitting our young kids because often anger us. With ...

Grandma01

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Struggling w/ stepsons ADHD

Hello I'm new here and figured I would post a quick message. My 13 year old stepson has not formally been diagnosed but our family doctor prescribed Adderall...

Hello I'm new here and figured I would post a quick message. My 13 year old step...

French_fry

•6 years ago

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Emotional Immaturity

Hi all, I am new to the site and I just started to doing more research on ADHD as I am fairly sure that my 7 year old son has it and we are currently working...

Hi all, I am new to the site and I just started to doing more research on ADHD ...

andileemh

•6 years ago

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Intuniv side effects

Has anyone’s child tried Intuniv? My 11 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD several years ago. We made the hard decision to put him on medication- mainly...

Has anyone’s child tried Intuniv? My 11 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD se...

Kully

•6 years ago

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Meltdown day for everyone in the house😔

Aloha! I have a 7 year old son and a 14 year old son with adhd. I am drained and overwhelmed and am looking for support to get through these trying moments....

Aloha! I have a 7 year old son and a 14 year old son with adhd. I am drained and...

Rowo88

•6 years ago

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All posts for January 2018

Single mom waving white flag to adhd

Bed wetting

Hello!

Advice for getting child to testing?

Guanfacine

I want answers

Looking for advice.

What to do?

Anyone using Adderall?

Ritalin LA

Extra Help - Therapy

Behavioral Techniques for Attention

Disneyland Disability access service

Any parents feel like they have failed?

Lost and tired

504 advice

Morning Mania

6 year old losing weight

Article on ADHD Meds in ADDitude

ADHD Weekly—Teen Support Groups: How They Can Help Your Child

New to this, need some advice.

Medication shortage

Hello

finding treatment experience

Focalin XR sleepyness?

Sorry about my last post

Struggling w/ stepsons ADHD

Emotional Immaturity

Intuniv side effects

Meltdown day for everyone in the house😔

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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