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Hi, I am not a parent I am the child. I would like some help. I am 15 years old and have ADHD. My mum doesn't understand me and you keeps telling me that I am...

Hi, I am not a parent I am the child. I would like some help. I am 15 years old ...

Darinea

•6 years ago

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When do I tell my child he has ADHD or do I have to?tia

Hello mom's, is it necessary that we tell our children that they have ADHD and how do I? Without making him feel bad?

Hello mom's, is it necessary that we tell our children that they have ADHD and h...

ConcernedMomma511

•6 years ago

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Further Testing in public schools??

Hi Everyone, My son has Inattentive ADHD. He is on 10mg of Focalin RX, which I feel he needs a slow acting dose in the afternoon but as of right now he is only...

Hi Everyone, My son has Inattentive ADHD. He is on 10mg of Focalin RX, which I f...

Cjlyn

•6 years ago

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Feelings

I'm a mommy of one 7 yr old boy who was just diagnosed with ADHD. Lately I've been feeling like the villan. In ways such as I'm starting to feel a disconnect...

I'm a mommy of one 7 yr old boy who was just diagnosed with ADHD. Lately I've be...

MomB10

•6 years ago

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I wish I would have joined this years ago!

Hello Moms! I’m very excited to have stumbled upon this site. My son is 11 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 4. Needless to say it’s been a...

Hello Moms! I’m very excited to have stumbled upon this site. My son is 11 years...

Jordysmom

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Urinary incontinence

Hello, my son is 10 and was diagnosed with ADHD about a year ago. He also has bladder dysfunction in which he can’t feel when he had to go and has accidents on...

Hello, my son is 10 and was diagnosed with ADHD about a year ago. He also has bl...

Jmurphy

•6 years ago

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Focalin -intestinal side effects?

My son is 5, diagnosed with ADHD. We just started him on 2.5 mg of Focalin one week ago just to see how he takes it. It has helped him focus better at school,...

My son is 5, diagnosed with ADHD. We just started him on 2.5 mg of Focalin one w...

azulaco

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Math problem

Hi everyone, I'm new on this site. I'm so encouraged to know that there are many parents go through the same thing that I'm going through and exchanging...

Hi everyone, I'm new on this site. I'm so encouraged to know that there are many...

Adam081911

•6 years ago

49 Replies

Looking for signs

What are some of the first signs you noted to signal ADHD? Or in retrospect what are some of the things you should have flagged as ADD/A.D.H.D. in your child?...

What are some of the first signs you noted to signal ADHD? Or in retrospect what...

cinvela12

•6 years ago

10 Replies

ADHD and The Affected Brain

Dr. Russell Barkley is amazing! I heard someone mention him the other day and I watched some of his stuff on YouTube. It is very informative and interesting....

Dr. Russell Barkley is amazing! I heard someone mention him the other day and I...

kuntz2boys

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Brand New to this group

I am excited to join this group to discuss how others are managing their ADHD children through training. Our 8 year old is ADHD and seems to be doing OK...

I am excited to join this group to discuss how others are managing their ADHD ch...

kjeaaj

•6 years ago

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13 year old girl ADHD new to Adderall XR

My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD (inattentive) 3 years ago. She has an IEP and accommodations and was succeeding with some difficulty on this path until 8th...

My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD (inattentive) 3 years ago. She has an IEP an...

jennygn

•6 years ago

4 Replies

New to this group

I’m new to this group my 9yr old was just diagnosed with ADHD on Friday March 16th and given a RX for vyvanse 10mg but I have not picked it up yet I just want...

I’m new to this group my 9yr old was just diagnosed with ADHD on Friday March 16...

cjs97e47

•6 years ago

25 Replies

I need sleep my son needs sleep

My son doctor just put him on a extended release form of clonidine however I don’t think it’s working I gave it to him 2 hours ago and he’s still very much...

My son doctor just put him on a extended release form of clonidine however I don...

Melissanmylittleman

•6 years ago

4 Replies

New here!

My 7 year old son got diagnosed last fall with adhd. I wasn't surprised as i noticed there was just something always "more" about his behaviors especially as...

My 7 year old son got diagnosed last fall with adhd. I wasn't surprised as i not...

Mikesymommy

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Stressed

I’m really concerned about my daughter. After doing an assessment I really think she has ADHD. I recently quit my job to try and focus more on her issues at...

I’m really concerned about my daughter. After doing an assessment I really think...

CaringDadof3

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Childcare

Hello, any advice on finding childcare for a child with ADHD. He recently got kicked out of daycare because of his hyperactivity.

Hello, any advice on finding childcare for a child with ADHD. He recently got k...

Jizz21

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Just parents here mostly

I commented on many more posts than I probably should. I am a parent just like many if you, trying to get educated about what ADHD IS and What ADHD is not. I...

I commented on many more posts than I probably should. I am a parent just like m...

Grandma01

•6 years ago

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Any help

I have a 5 year old who has ADHD he starts school in August. He has a Lot of anxiety about using the potty and wearing underwater. He only wants pull ups and...

I have a 5 year old who has ADHD he starts school in August. He has a Lot of a...

Txmommy

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Love this group

To all new people whom have joined this group, today, yesterday or years ago, you can't go wrong asking questions, getting answers or expressing yourself. I...

To all new people whom have joined this group, today, yesterday or years ago, yo...

Grandma01

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Calm for gymnastics?

My five-year-old son has his first gymnastics class tomorrow. is there anything that I can do or give him beforehand to help him be a little more calm? he is...

My five-year-old son has his first gymnastics class tomorrow. is there anything...

Pattiann1981

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Picking at skin and clothes.. no appetite. Any advice?

My son is struggling with having an appetite he pulls at strings on his clothes and he picks at his skin particularly on his fingers to bleed how can I help...

My son is struggling with having an appetite he pulls at strings on his clothes ...

marcicola06

•6 years ago

7 Replies

About my 4yrs old stepDaughter

Hope you understand my english..hope i can use filipino language Is ADHD will know at newborn screening Result of the Baby? Anyone, I really need confirmation...

Hope you understand my english..hope i can use filipino language Is ADHD will kn...

Jhenny

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Is my StepDaughter has ADHD??

Hi Im jhen I Have fiance and we have 1 Child but my fiance have 1 daughter of his X.. but his daughter is with Us since 1yr old ..his daughter now is 4 yrs...

Hi Im jhen I Have fiance and we have 1 Child but my fiance have 1 daughter of hi...

Jhenny

•6 years ago

7 Replies

ADHD Weekly - I’m here, too! Helping Your Child Who Doesn’t Have ADHD

often the sibling who doesn’t have ADHD feels alone and frustrated when the parent’s attention is on helping the struggling sibling. What can you do to meet...

often the sibling who doesn’t have ADHD feels alone and frustrated when the pare...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly - Letting Go At the Right Time: Tips For Supportive Parenting

What is the difference between being a supportive parent and a “helicopter” parents? When should we let go and let our children figure it on their own? Read...

What is the difference between being a supportive parent and a “helicopter” pare...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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School Accommodations

Hi, I am a high school student who is conducting research on school accommodations for a college level class that I am taking. I have create a survey to learn...

Hi, I am a high school student who is conducting research on school accommodatio...

BenjaminW

•6 years ago

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Help

Hi my 11 year old daughter was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 8 for a long time I was in denial and I thought structure and and discipline with work and I...

Hi my 11 year old daughter was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 8 for a long tim...

Jules1121

•6 years ago

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The Medication Game

My son was diagnosed with ADHD about 8 months ago. Since than we have been trying to find medication that can help him. He's currently on Intuniv and that...

My son was diagnosed with ADHD about 8 months ago. Since than we have been tryin...

Wiola821

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Hello everyone, I just wanted to ask if anyone is experiencing sleep walking or night terrors before diagnosis/not medication related?

https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-disorders-problems/sleep-talking My son has had full conversations, he even thought the door was locked during a night terror...

https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-disorders-problems/sleep-talking My son has ha...

Mybabies2

•6 years ago

7 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for March 2018

Hi

When do I tell my child he has ADHD or do I have to?tia

Further Testing in public schools??

Feelings

I wish I would have joined this years ago!

Urinary incontinence

Focalin -intestinal side effects?

Math problem

Looking for signs

ADHD and The Affected Brain

Brand New to this group

13 year old girl ADHD new to Adderall XR

New to this group

I need sleep my son needs sleep

New here!

Stressed

Childcare

Just parents here mostly

Any help

Love this group

Calm for gymnastics?

Picking at skin and clothes.. no appetite. Any advice?

About my 4yrs old stepDaughter

Is my StepDaughter has ADHD??

ADHD Weekly - I’m here, too! Helping Your Child Who Doesn’t Have ADHD

ADHD Weekly - Letting Go At the Right Time: Tips For Supportive Parenting

School Accommodations

Help

The Medication Game

Hello everyone, I just wanted to ask if anyone is experiencing sleep walking or night terrors before diagnosis/not medication related?

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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