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Appetite advice

My 9 year old son has been taking focal XR for about three months and has lost 6lbs. I'm getting very concerned. I can't get him to eat more than a few bites...

My 9 year old son has been taking focal XR for about three months and has lost 6...

sarahchiov

•6 years ago

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Newbie

We have just discovered, with the help and assessment of a Neuropsychologist, that our son, ( my stepson ), has dyslexia and ADHD. I have known this wonderful...

We have just discovered, with the help and assessment of a Neuropsychologist, th...

eismueller3

•6 years ago

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On the edge on choosing meds.. so exhausted.

Hello all, My son was diagnosed last month after i had suffered literally 5 years. He will be 10 in april. I told everyone that i do not feel he is normal and...

Hello all, My son was diagnosed last month after i had suffered literally 5 yea...

maria1986

•6 years ago

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Adhd watch

Hey I saw someone suggest a adhd watch for kids that gave reminders for things during the day. Anyone have suggestions on brands and pros and cons? Thanks

Hey I saw someone suggest a adhd watch for kids that gave reminders for things d...

Mythreesons2017

•6 years ago

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Afraid of a Label this early

My 9 year old has been struggling with school for years now. I'm considering holding him back this year but have made a doctor's appointment first to look into...

My 9 year old has been struggling with school for years now. I'm considering hol...

Amy_West

•6 years ago

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Drug alternatives

Hello all, my daughter has ADHD. When she was first diagnosed we tried Focalin. She hated it, mostly the way it made her feel. We ended it and have since been...

Hello all, my daughter has ADHD. When she was first diagnosed we tried Focalin....

casflores

•6 years ago

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recording iep

Should we record iep meeting 😕😕😕

ha11

•6 years ago

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Feeling very overwhelmed and alone!

My son has just turned 5, he has yet to be diagnosed properly with ADHD, but my younger brother had it so I'm sure that is the issue at hand. I am taking him...

My son has just turned 5, he has yet to be diagnosed properly with ADHD, but my ...

Shotsymama

•6 years ago

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18 yr old out of control

My 18 yr old was diagnosed with adhd at age 4 and has been on meds ever since. Right now he is on intuniv, focalin,abilify, and concerta. And still by 2 he is...

My 18 yr old was diagnosed with adhd at age 4 and has been on meds ever since. R...

heather_lynn_028

•6 years ago

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abilify

My son was put on abilify its been working but he literally has vomitting all the time now....all day its getting pretty bad they cut in down from 5 to 2 mg...

My son was put on abilify its been working but he literally has vomitting all th...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Suggestions with Focalin XR side effects?

Hello my son (6yo) has been taking Focalin XR 5mg for few weeks now. At first it was working great for school and also was still in his system for about an...

Hello my son (6yo) has been taking Focalin XR 5mg for few weeks now. At first it...

jekkuh

•6 years ago

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Neurofeedback success?

Hi fellow ADHD parents. Our son was diagnosed with ADHD two years ago and was put on aderol (sp) daily, then they added Vyvanse to his daily meds and now they...

Hi fellow ADHD parents. Our son was diagnosed with ADHD two years ago and was pu...

RylanM2009

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly—Sleep is not always easy when you have ADHD

Did you know ADHD can interfere with falling asleep? Most people affected by ADHD struggle with getting enough sleep. It can make getting through the next day...

Did you know ADHD can interfere with falling asleep? Most people affected by ADH...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly—The Beauty of a Family Affected by ADHD

ADHD doesn’t just affect a parent or a child; it could be thought that the entire family is affected by ADHD when one member has ADHD. A family-systems...

ADHD doesn’t just affect a parent or a child; it could be thought that the entir...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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5 Year Old just diagnosed with ADD

Hello, My 5 year old daughter was just diagnosed with ADD. I am needing some advise and input from parents that are going through the same thing. I took her to...

Hello, My 5 year old daughter was just diagnosed with ADD. I am needing some adv...

erinvan1011

•6 years ago

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Inclusion rights

This forum is very helpful it always helped me.My 6 and half year son was diagnosed with mild learning disability and dvlopemntal delays in prek 4 not yet...

This forum is very helpful it always helped me.My 6 and half year son was diagno...

ha11

•6 years ago

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Fish oil

Is anyone giving their child fish oil as a supplement? If so what kind? The Pediatrian recommended that i give my child fish oil supplements buy she did not...

Is anyone giving their child fish oil as a supplement? If so what kind? The Pedi...

JoyousExpectation

•6 years ago

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At my wits end.

Hi all, I'm about at my wits end, 2 weeks ago, we took in 3 foster children, 15, 13 and 9, sibling boys, it has been a great experience with two of the boys...

Hi all, I'm about at my wits end, 2 weeks ago, we took in 3 foster children, 15,...

mrsjack

•6 years ago

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Adderal again

We are going to try Adderall again. This time instead of 10mg long acting we will try 5 mg short acting with a second dose of 2.5mg in the afternoon to help...

We are going to try Adderall again. This time instead of 10mg long acting we wil...

JoyousExpectation

•6 years ago

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Any body please ... need advice

Hi My son is struggling in inclusion hes in 1st grade, I want to ask can i request one on one aide for him . Who have to make a request me or teacher ....

Hi My son is struggling in inclusion hes in 1st grade, I want to ask can i req...

ha11

•6 years ago

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neurofeedback

hi did anyone try neurofeedback therapy? thank you

smedjbeur

•6 years ago

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Child has difficulty making friends

I have a 7 year old son who is struggling to make friends at school. He desperately wants attention from his peers but is awkward. I keep thinking other kids...

I have a 7 year old son who is struggling to make friends at school. He despera...

DanielandSarah

•6 years ago

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Struggling

My son was diagnosed about 2 years ago...he’s about to be 7 in May. It has been a struggle to say the least. It is still a struggle. His diagnosis didn’t just...

My son was diagnosed about 2 years ago...he’s about to be 7 in May. It has been ...

JGehrke

•6 years ago

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Accommodation success

Hi everyone! I have a sixth grader who is ADD and dyslexic and he's been struggling so hard with math this year. Part of it is that he doesn't want to "feel...

Hi everyone! I have a sixth grader who is ADD and dyslexic and he's been struggl...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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New here

Hi all! I am new here and excited to connect with some other parents who know what I am going through. My 3 year old son was recently diagnosed with ADHD after...

Hi all! I am new here and excited to connect with some other parents who know wh...

Amanda1020

•6 years ago

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Bad day in school...

Hello everyone, My son Sebastian had a very difficult day on Thursday and unfortunately his teacher was absent. The substitute was cruel to him. I totally...

Hello everyone, My son Sebastian had a very difficult day on Thursday and unfort...

Sebastian28

•6 years ago

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Struggling with being accepted

Hi... I’m a teen girl and I have adhd. Most people at school don’t understand and won’t listen. My body can’t focus and I can’t keep still in class and I...

Hi... I’m a teen girl and I have adhd. Most people at school don’t understand an...

Mikaylarylee

•6 years ago

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Prescription change

My 12 year daughter is currently taking concerta wondering if switching to adderal would make a big difference. I have done some research and they seem about...

My 12 year daughter is currently taking concerta wondering if switching to adder...

angden03

•6 years ago

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Advice needed to deal with a difficult ex-spouse in helping our newly diagnosed young son with his ADHD

My son, who is almost 8, was recently diagnosed with ADHD. His dad and I are divorced, and while we both have the disorder as well, his father has been against...

My son, who is almost 8, was recently diagnosed with ADHD. His dad and I are div...

MadameFitzpatrick

•6 years ago

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Advice Needed! My 9 year old told a lie.

Hi, I’m looking for some parental advice. My 9 year old has ADHD combined and ODD. He recently has been going through or starting a habit of lying. Because I...

Hi, I’m looking for some parental advice. My 9 year old has ADHD combined and OD...

Brownstoner

•6 years ago

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All posts for February 2018

Appetite advice

Newbie

On the edge on choosing meds.. so exhausted.

Adhd watch

Afraid of a Label this early

Drug alternatives

recording iep

Feeling very overwhelmed and alone!

18 yr old out of control

abilify

Suggestions with Focalin XR side effects?

Neurofeedback success?

ADHD Weekly—Sleep is not always easy when you have ADHD

ADHD Weekly—The Beauty of a Family Affected by ADHD

5 Year Old just diagnosed with ADD

Inclusion rights

Fish oil

At my wits end.

Adderal again

Any body please ... need advice

neurofeedback

Child has difficulty making friends

Struggling

Accommodation success

New here

Bad day in school...

Struggling with being accepted

Prescription change

Advice needed to deal with a difficult ex-spouse in helping our newly diagnosed young son with his ADHD

Advice Needed! My 9 year old told a lie.

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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