Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

23,024 members • 6,141 posts

All posts for February 2018

When school enrollment applications ask, "Has your child been diagnosed with adhd?"

My son is in the 8th grade and I was applying to a private high school and the question about ADHD is on the application. I've seen these before, but at the...

My son is in the 8th grade and I was applying to a private high school and the q...

ChristinaR1967

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Encouragements motivates our children

I trie to motivate my son with words of encouragements. Sometimes I will surprise him with cards of positive quotes and encouraging words. I want to share with...

I trie to motivate my son with words of encouragements. Sometimes I will surpris...

maluvzla

•6 years ago

1 Reply

ADHD or not? New here..overwhelmed

Hi, my daughter is 10 and was "diagnosed" with ADHD last year. her pediatrician asked a series of questions and said that is what he thought. We went on to...

Hi, my daughter is 10 and was "diagnosed" with ADHD last year. her pediatrician...

girlmom413

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

ADHD Weekly - Colleges Don’t Always Tell You When Your Student Is Struggling: Learn About FERPA Requirements

If you're used to open lines between you and your child's high school, you might be surprised that communication with your child's college or university is...

If you're used to open lines between you and your child's high school, you might...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

Be the first to reply

Irritated with peds MD

I've been telling her I thought my child had adhd. She brushed it off. Now that I've had her tested by a psychologist and have a diagnosis (which wasn't cheap)...

I've been telling her I thought my child had adhd. She brushed it off. Now that ...

janaq

•6 years ago

13 Replies

New here, I made a series of videos detailing struggles kids/adults with INATTENTIVE ADHD face throughout the lifespan

Like the title states, I made a series of videos discussing the struggles people with Inattentive ADHD go through. The reason I made these videos is because...

Like the title states, I made a series of videos discussing the struggles people...

Eclecticentric77

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Rough nights

So lately my 3 year old has been needing to take melatonin to go to sleep at night as he is so off the walls when he gets tired he would stay up until almost...

So lately my 3 year old has been needing to take melatonin to go to sleep at nig...

Fiercemama130

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Who said it was easy to be a mom?

Who said it was easy to be a Mom? No one ever. The truth is that it is not easy at all and babies are not born with a manual. As children grow it gets more...

Who said it was easy to be a Mom? No one ever. The truth is that it is not easy ...

maluvzla

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Running

My son who is going to be 7 in May runs too much in living room when he have nothing to do especially,also he looks hyper jumping on the couch . Sometimes...

My son who is going to be 7 in May runs too much in living room when he have no...

ha11

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Feeling Overwhelmed

Hi all. I just found this forum and am hoping I can get some perspective. My 5 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD combined type and social pragmatic...

Hi all. I just found this forum and am hoping I can get some perspective. My 5...

urghh

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Fustrated parent needing guidance

Me I am a mother of a 6 year old that has ADHD!! I have been homeschooling him this year bc we just found out he has ADHD and we want to get him settled on the...

Me I am a mother of a 6 year old that has ADHD!! I have been homeschooling him t...

Jessjess2

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Help improving understanding with extended family

Hello, I have an 8 year old son who has ADHD, ODD, and dyslexia. The school has actually been great, my spouse is on board, but where my largest frustration...

Hello, I have an 8 year old son who has ADHD, ODD, and dyslexia. The school has...

nurseandmom23

•6 years ago

Be the first to reply

behavior therapy/counseling

I need help finding a therapist/mental counseling for my 5yr old son with ADHD. Preferable someone that goes to home and/or school. Thanks

I need help finding a therapist/mental counseling for my 5yr old son with ADHD. ...

SabFL

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Need a DOC

I'm looking for a doc in Orlando, FL. I have a son who's 17 with ADHD, and the accompanying anxiety and depression that come with it. He's very bright, but...

I'm looking for a doc in Orlando, FL. I have a son who's 17 with ADHD, and the a...

btmason

•6 years ago

Be the first to reply

Tutoring recommendation

Good morning everyone . I have a 14 year old child with ADHD and I need a tutor how helping him with homework but also helping with organizational skills. Any...

Good morning everyone . I have a 14 year old child with ADHD and I need a tutor ...

Mariafer

•6 years ago

Be the first to reply

Ritalin

Hello everyone! After a very extensive conversation with our doctor tonight, we have decided to trial Ritalin on my my son starting tomorrow. This decision has...

Hello everyone! After a very extensive conversation with our doctor tonight, we ...

LoveYou4Ever

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Grand Son with ADHD

Hi, Every one I have a grand son with ADHD , ADD , ODD and mild treats syndrome he is a hand full but I love him very much.

Hi, Every one I have a grand son with ADHD , ADD , ODD and mild treats syndrome ...

codyman

•6 years ago

1 Reply

grandson has adhd

Hello, I'm new to this group my grandson has adhd and he has been so miss understood at school I feel so bad for him he gets into trouble all the time because...

Hello, I'm new to this group my grandson has adhd and he has been so miss unders...

codyman

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Recall

My 14 year old son is failing math. He will know the function and process while working with the tutor at home, and then fail the test; especially the unit...

My 14 year old son is failing math. He will know the function and process while ...

BruceRobert123

•6 years ago

3 Replies

ADHD Weekly Q&A: Could Your High School Student Benefit From A Gap Year?

This is the second semester of senior year in high school. Is your child ready for college or career? Could he benefit from a gap year? Many students affected...

This is the second semester of senior year in high school. Is your child ready f...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

Be the first to reply

Need help finding ADHD educated therapist

Hi everyone, If you are using a family therapist how did you find them? What kind of credentials should they have to be able to understand the ADHD brain and...

Hi everyone, If you are using a family therapist how did you find them? What k...

Crunchby

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Effective alternatives to nagging?

Anyone have good alternatives for nagging? Since my 7 yo adhd son is so distracted I spend A LOT of time nagging/reminding him to do things which is very...

Anyone have good alternatives for nagging? Since my 7 yo adhd son is so distract...

Lacy_Mcc

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Help!!

We just tried Focalin XR 5mg on our 7 year old this past week and it’s helped with the impulse behavior but it seems to make him more irritable/anxious and...

We just tried Focalin XR 5mg on our 7 year old this past week and it’s helped wi...

JJS2015

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Mornings are a nightmare and I don't know what to do.

It is a daily struggle getting my 10-year-old ADHD son ready for school. Some mornings he refuses to get dressed. Other mornings, he won't even get out of bed....

It is a daily struggle getting my 10-year-old ADHD son ready for school. Some mo...

katcald

•6 years ago

33 Replies

New parent

My 7 year old son was diagnosed on Friday and it has been a lot to take in. His lack of focus has always been an underlying issue since he started school. I...

My 7 year old son was diagnosed on Friday and it has been a lot to take in. His ...

KarateMom321

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Changing Medication

Hello All, soi have a 15 year old who has been on Methylphenidate 27mg for about 4 years i have had to take him completely off this medication because...

Hello All, soi have a 15 year old who has been on Methylphenidate 27mg for about...

MrzLewis28

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Clonidine vs melatonin

Is anyone elses child taking melatonin and is it working my 6 year olds doctor wants to take him off the clonidine but 3mg of melatonin is having no effect he...

Is anyone elses child taking melatonin and is it working my 6 year olds doctor w...

Melissanmylittleman

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Our 16 year old, any new ideas would be appreciated.

Our 16 year old has a learning disability, ADHD and depression. We have finally found a great school where he is not only learning, but has, for the first time...

Our 16 year old has a learning disability, ADHD and depression. We have finally ...

SparkyAmadeus

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Hello!!

I am new to this community. I am a 25 year old Michigan mom of two boys. My oldest son was recently (Jan 2018) diagnosed with ADHD and ODD (Oppositional...

I am new to this community. I am a 25 year old Michigan mom of two boys. My olde...

cjwcjm1216

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Round 2

My son was doing so good on his meds then out of anywhere he does a flip after 6 months im back to sq one all over again I dk what to do...the calls and the...

My son was doing so good on his meds then out of anywhere he does a flip after 6...

Hidden

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Search posts

Pinned Posts

See all

Authorized Research Posts

CHADD's Parent To Parent

Resource: "Recognizing ADHD in the Classroom"

Latest poll

See all polls

Where do you get trusted information on ADHD? Let us know in the comments why you prefer that source and your child's age.

Vote

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.

Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for February 2018

When school enrollment applications ask, "Has your child been diagnosed with adhd?"

Encouragements motivates our children

ADHD or not? New here..overwhelmed

ADHD Weekly - Colleges Don’t Always Tell You When Your Student Is Struggling: Learn About FERPA Requirements

Irritated with peds MD

New here, I made a series of videos detailing struggles kids/adults with INATTENTIVE ADHD face throughout the lifespan

Rough nights

Who said it was easy to be a mom?

Running

Feeling Overwhelmed

Fustrated parent needing guidance

Help improving understanding with extended family

behavior therapy/counseling

Need a DOC

Tutoring recommendation

Ritalin

Grand Son with ADHD

grandson has adhd

Recall

ADHD Weekly Q&A: Could Your High School Student Benefit From A Gap Year?

Need help finding ADHD educated therapist

Effective alternatives to nagging?

Help!!

Mornings are a nightmare and I don't know what to do.

New parent

Changing Medication

Clonidine vs melatonin

Our 16 year old, any new ideas would be appreciated.

Hello!!

Round 2

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.

Archive