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Second day of Brain Balance

Today while Sean was doing his exercises, I was given instructions on his diet plan. Instead of diving all in, they guide us to do it a bit at a time. The...

Today while Sean was doing his exercises, I was given instructions on his diet p...

maluvzla

•6 years ago

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11 yr old refusing medication then turns violent. I feel like I'm giving up.

After a really GREAT week..I mean best in months, my 11 yr old refused to take her medication this morning. She LIKES the medicine..it's her attempt to...

After a really GREAT week..I mean best in months, my 11 yr old refused to take ...

Crunchby

•6 years ago

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A helpful analogy from my child's neuropsychologist: How to help manage your child's day to increase success and reduce explosions.

As someone new to this forum, I have been reading many of your posts and feel "at home" and deeply sad for the amount of heartbreak and frustration that...

As someone new to this forum, I have been reading many of your posts and feel "a...

TogetherWereStronger

•6 years ago

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Seeking non-pharma ADHD interventions/suggestions

Hi there! I have a little girl, age 8 recently diagnosed with ADHD inattentive type and dyslexia/dyscalculia. We have a VERY STRONG history of addiction in...

Hi there! I have a little girl, age 8 recently diagnosed with ADHD inattentive ...

robynp88

•6 years ago

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Together We're Stronger

Hi, my name is Kimberly and I am a mother of a wonderful 10 year old daughter who has been diagnosed as ADHD with anxiety who is also gifted in language. I am...

Hi, my name is Kimberly and I am a mother of a wonderful 10 year old daughter wh...

TogetherWereStronger

•6 years ago

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Evan had 100% Friday

Hey Ladies, I had good news Friday after having one of Evan’s worst weeks ever. He got 100% on his behavior on Friday. This is a huge deal! It was so awesome...

Hey Ladies, I had good news Friday after having one of Evan’s worst weeks ever. ...

KellyAlsa

•6 years ago

1 Reply

How do you discipline an 8yr old with ADHD?

8yrs old diagnosed with ADHD. Very smart but has self control issues. I always use positive reinforcement but it doesn't always work. Looking for tips on what...

8yrs old diagnosed with ADHD. Very smart but has self control issues. I always u...

Tmullennax

•6 years ago

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Rough week

This past week was rough my 6year old refused his meds at school which led to him acting out so bad he ended going to the psych ward of the hospital for over...

This past week was rough my 6year old refused his meds at school which led to hi...

Mommieslittleman

•6 years ago

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Great week and weekend!

So, my son had a pretty great week! He even got treasure box on Friday, which the can only get if he has consistently good behavior for the whole week. We went...

So, my son had a pretty great week! He even got treasure box on Friday, which th...

Shotsymama

•6 years ago

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ADHD and masturbation. When is it a problem?

My 17 year old son has ADHD. He is medicated for it with a stimulant drug. He also takes Bupropion for some impulsivity. He masturbates a lot in my mind. It's...

My 17 year old son has ADHD. He is medicated for it with a stimulant drug. He al...

Mama012

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Looking for parent support in my area

A short summary My son is 14 and has been diagnosed with ADD and ODD( I hate labels) he is on an IEP Going to the IEP meetings stress me! He’s smart, funny!...

A short summary My son is 14 and has been diagnosed with ADD and ODD( I hate lab...

Idahogem1

•6 years ago

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No support

I live in NJ. My mom lives in Va. My ex lives in Pa. Our son was kicked out of the before care program for his aggressive behavior. I have to work so it makes...

I live in NJ. My mom lives in Va. My ex lives in Pa. Our son was kicked out of t...

capriwms1

•6 years ago

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5yr old ADHD

My child was diagnosed with ADHD. Is taking guanfacine which helps with body restless and movements, but he is becoming verbally agressive at school, saying...

My child was diagnosed with ADHD. Is taking guanfacine which helps with body res...

SabFL

•6 years ago

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Cbd oil

I have been reading about cbd oil what are your experiences and thoughts on giving it to a young child my son is 5? I feel so overwhelmed with all of the...

I have been reading about cbd oil what are your experiences and thoughts on givi...

Pattiann1981

•6 years ago

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Please , I need advise

Hello ladies, I have a six year old boy whom has been diagnosed with ADHD,my boy is very active, at times is like he is driven by a motor, he doesn't really...

Hello ladies, I have a six year old boy whom has been diagnosed with ADHD,my boy...

ConcernedMomma511

•6 years ago

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Looking for support in raising my son!

I am a mom with four children, one of which has ADHD. He is about to be 12 and is currently on medication. The last couple of weeks have been difficult for us...

I am a mom with four children, one of which has ADHD. He is about to be 12 and i...

Chickymama

•6 years ago

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First day of Brain Balance

Last night was Sean's first day of his Brain Balance program. The first thing they do as we arrived was had him identify four different smells to get his brain...

Last night was Sean's first day of his Brain Balance program. The first thing th...

maluvzla

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Save my son

Hi I'm Janel a single mom. I have a son that'turn 11 yrsold this year so he takes meds only to focus in school ..at home he don't want to do nothing except...

Hi I'm Janel a single mom. I have a son that'turn 11 yrsold this year so he take...

Namakaloa

•6 years ago

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Save my son

Hi I'm Janel a single mom. I have a son that'turn 11 yrsold this year so he takes meds only to focus in school ..at home he don't want to do nothing except...

Hi I'm Janel a single mom. I have a son that'turn 11 yrsold this year so he take...

Namakaloa

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Strugglung with being effective

Have a 7 yr girl.she isnt my blood child but has been with me sonce she has been 4 months old. She has her days of adhd n Depression. I have not yet had her...

Have a 7 yr girl.she isnt my blood child but has been with me sonce she has been...

Momgoingcraycray

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Principal is not his pal

My son has just turned 11 yrs old. He has been on Adderal for his ADHD and ODD for 4 years now. I received a call from him crying telling me “I would rather...

My son has just turned 11 yrs old. He has been on Adderal for his ADHD and ODD f...

KellyAlsa

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Any tips

Hi, My 7 yrs old has had Adhd since she was 4 yrs old and she been on medication for 3yrs now and she has had some good and bad days. In school the medication...

Hi, My 7 yrs old has had Adhd since she was 4 yrs old and she been on medicatio...

Nubia-

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Advice for 6yo and severe meltdowns after meds wear off

My 6 year old son started taking Focalin 10mg. He has improved in school tremendously and I’m constantly getting notes and messages from his teachers telling...

My 6 year old son started taking Focalin 10mg. He has improved in school tremend...

jekkuh

•6 years ago

15 Replies

ADHD Weekly -- Girls Need Support When It Comes To ADHD

Did you know ADHD in girls can appear very differently than what we see in boys? Many girls struggle without a diagnosis because of it. Read "Girls Need...

Did you know ADHD in girls can appear very differently than what we see in boys?...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

4 Replies

Adhd

Hi my 7 year old son was diagnosed with adhd when he was 3. He is on federal xr. He seems to be doing well with it at school but at home he is totally out of...

Hi my 7 year old son was diagnosed with adhd when he was 3. He is on federal xr....

Dsherman9610

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Not swallowing pill

I just realized that I'm giving my son a pill to take every morning and he can't or wont swallow the pill. It took two of us to try to get him to swallow it....

I just realized that I'm giving my son a pill to take every morning and he can't...

Grandma01

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Celebrating a success... They don't come often.

My 11 year old adhd'er brought home three awards this trimester. I have to admit I thought the self-control one was a clerical error at first. Lol. Gad......

My 11 year old adhd'er brought home three awards this trimester. I have to admi...

Crunchby

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Iep

Tomorrow is my sons IEP meeting and I’m upset with everyone. Principal, school psychiatrist to his teacher. Not a good thing! Trying to keep it together & keep...

Tomorrow is my sons IEP meeting and I’m upset with everyone. Principal, school p...

mvang03

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Medication

Hi my 5 year old son was just diagnosed with ADHD. We are discussing medications with his Dr on the 15th. I'm nervous, I didn't want to go the medication route...

Hi my 5 year old son was just diagnosed with ADHD. We are discussing medications...

Pattiann1981

•6 years ago

1 Reply

New here and welcoming help. :)

👋🏽 My 10-year-old son was diagnosed with AHDH about a year ago and started on Concerta about 4 months ago. The only thing I can say it has done is make my...

👋🏽 My 10-year-old son was diagnosed with AHDH about a year ago and started on ...

MzMcDondle

•6 years ago

13 Replies

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All posts for March 2018

Second day of Brain Balance

11 yr old refusing medication then turns violent. I feel like I'm giving up.

A helpful analogy from my child's neuropsychologist: How to help manage your child's day to increase success and reduce explosions.

Seeking non-pharma ADHD interventions/suggestions

Together We're Stronger

Evan had 100% Friday

How do you discipline an 8yr old with ADHD?

Rough week

Great week and weekend!

ADHD and masturbation. When is it a problem?

Looking for parent support in my area

No support

5yr old ADHD

Cbd oil

Please , I need advise

Looking for support in raising my son!

First day of Brain Balance

Save my son

Save my son

Strugglung with being effective

Principal is not his pal

Any tips

Advice for 6yo and severe meltdowns after meds wear off

ADHD Weekly -- Girls Need Support When It Comes To ADHD

Adhd

Not swallowing pill

Celebrating a success... They don't come often.

Iep

Medication

New here and welcoming help. :)

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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