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Victimized by the public school system

Brand new to this group. Desperately need support in order to navigate an advocate for my two sons ages 11 and seven. My oldest completing fifth grade in may ....

Brand new to this group. Desperately need support in order to navigate an advoca...

Init2winit

•6 years ago

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IEP advice entering kindergarten

My son has been on an IEP at preschool from the age of 4. He will be entering kindergarten in the fall and we have his IEP meeting next week with a...

My son has been on an IEP at preschool from the age of 4. He will be entering ki...

Emitharding

•6 years ago

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Why??

My son is 6 and suffers with ADHD and aggression. Recently, close relatives have felt that it is okay to yell and scream at my son, grab him by one arm and...

My son is 6 and suffers with ADHD and aggression. Recently, close relatives have...

Pisces945

•6 years ago

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I just wanted to say that I agree with ADDmom

O have been unplugging my son's tv more often through the week. It has made a difference, he's reading more with out fussing cause I finally found a book he...

O have been unplugging my son's tv more often through the week. It has made a di...

Grandma01

•6 years ago

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What about marijuana for ADHD symptoms?

At the National Resource Center on ADHD, we receive calls and emails asking about marijuana as an alternative approach for ADHD symptoms. We tell our callers...

At the National Resource Center on ADHD, we receive calls and emails asking abou...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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Advice

I need advice on how to really engage in discussion and start teaching my son about ADD and engage him in his own learning. Right now I feel I talk to him...

I need advice on how to really engage in discussion and start teaching my son ab...

beejstar

•6 years ago

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How do you cope when...

(1) your child has a tantrum/meltdown over finishing school work that you know s/he is capable of doing? I asked leading questions to get his thoughts down on...

(1) your child has a tantrum/meltdown over finishing school work that you know s...

DoodleyDukes

•6 years ago

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A great IEP / 504 should have...

Besdides the baduc demograghic information... i think every great PLAN should have the name and title of oeople in attendance so that you would know who...

Besdides the baduc demograghic information... i think every great PLAN should h...

Grandma01

•6 years ago

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Struggling with ADHD with my 6 year old

My son was diagnosed 2 years ago with ADHD and explosive disorder. Kicked out of 2 preschool for his behavior and finally received help to consistently get him...

My son was diagnosed 2 years ago with ADHD and explosive disorder. Kicked out of...

Niko2012

•6 years ago

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ODD

Hi there, Does anyone has a child that’s been diagnosed with ODD? I’m trying to figure out what is disease behavior like. I’m trying to distinguish which is...

Hi there, Does anyone has a child that’s been diagnosed with ODD? I’m trying to...

Deaniec

•6 years ago

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Extracurricular activities with ADHD????

Hi everyone I am looking for advice. My son is 9 and was diagnosed with ADHD 6 months ago. Since he was diagnosed he has been on a very low dose of Adirol...

Hi everyone I am looking for advice. My son is 9 and was diagnosed with ADHD 6 ...

emadrid

•6 years ago

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Looking for an ADHD Therapist

Hi, I live in SouthBay, Torrance, ca. I am just wondering if anyone knows a good ADHD therapist for teenagers in the area? Regards Ed

Hi, I live in SouthBay, Torrance, ca. I am just wondering if anyone knows a goo...

Edsye

•6 years ago

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Feeling helpless

Hello all, Over the past month my sons anxiety has been really bad. He had a panic attack this morning and was so anxious; I almost wanted to take him to...

Hello all, Over the past month my sons anxiety has been really bad. He had a pan...

BercotP

•6 years ago

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Teenager 17 struggling with school.

I have a 17 year old son with ADHD he is really struggling in school just not completing homework and falling behind. Any suggestions on how I can approach...

I have a 17 year old son with ADHD he is really struggling in school just not co...

hylton

•6 years ago

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OCD/ADHD

Good morning, I am so happy that I found this forum. You all are so wonderful. We finally had to give in and put our 5 year old son on meds for OCD, his...

Good morning, I am so happy that I found this forum. You all are so wonderful. W...

Jennifer01

•6 years ago

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Inspiration

Hi all- Just thought that I would share this article aboit inspiring people with adhd. It sometimes helps me gain perspective and pull me from giving up hope...

Hi all- Just thought that I would share this article aboit inspiring people wit...

Love11

•6 years ago

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Hoping for a good school week

This past week has been my daughter's April vacation from school. The Friday before vacation I had finally put in writing the letter demanding my daughter be...

This past week has been my daughter's April vacation from school. The Friday bef...

Ericanason

•6 years ago

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New Here

Hey Everyone; I have a 4 year old Son and an 11 month old Daughter. On Fri my Son was dx with ADHD. I’m looking for resources and supports, ideas and...

Hey Everyone; I have a 4 year old Son and an 11 month old Daughter. On Fri my S...

Jenngrrl75

•6 years ago

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Sleepless nights

My 14 year old was diagnosed with ADHD in 3rd grade. He is taking metadate daily. However, he is becoming more challenging with behaviors and defiance in the...

My 14 year old was diagnosed with ADHD in 3rd grade. He is taking metadate daily...

creginaz

•6 years ago

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I'm in need of advice

I have a 4 year old he is super hyperactive my 8 year old has odd, adhd, and separation anxiety and she behaves better than he does. He doesn't listen to me at...

I have a 4 year old he is super hyperactive my 8 year old has odd, adhd, and sep...

Evnj0913

•6 years ago

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Saturdays!

Oh my gosh --- Saturdays. There was a time in my life, when Saturdays were my catch up days, get things done days, or special outing days. With three of my...

Oh my gosh --- Saturdays. There was a time in my life, when Saturdays were my ca...

Momof4blessings

•6 years ago

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Cycle meds

I have a 13 year old son who takes Vyvanse. Hes been taking Vyvanse since 3rd grade. Good kid,not alot of issues. Forgetful,slow doing everything,poor social...

I have a 13 year old son who takes Vyvanse. Hes been taking Vyvanse since 3rd gr...

81JB

•6 years ago

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ADD

Advice on ADD

Laura_rambaran80

•6 years ago

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Blended Family whoas.

I am a mother to a fantastic high energized 11 year old. He was diagnosed with ADHD about 3 years ago. I had a very hard time raising him. Something simple as...

I am a mother to a fantastic high energized 11 year old. He was diagnosed with A...

Kfrost23

•6 years ago

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Appetite Boost

Hello parents, I would like to get you advice regarding any type of appetite boosters. My 10 year old son is on medication and they are affecting his appetite....

Hello parents, I would like to get you advice regarding any type of appetite boo...

annett26

•6 years ago

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IEP questions

Hello there, I have a meeting coming in May and would like to change/ add things to my son ‘s IEP. What exactly do you have an your teenagers IEP? So far we...

Hello there, I have a meeting coming in May and would like to change/ add things...

Aniusia

•6 years ago

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ADHD

I hate when I hear a parent that does not have a child with ADHD or a uneducated person say ADHD is not real it's just a badly behaved child that needs...

I hate when I hear a parent that does not have a child with ADHD or a uneducated...

Ericanason

•6 years ago

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ADHD

Couldn't have said it better myself

Ericanason

•6 years ago

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Looking for the light

I snap at times and end up yelling and feel awful. I called and made myself a counseling appointment because I am dealing with a lot of anxiety over what is...

I snap at times and end up yelling and feel awful. I called and made myself a c...

Yazzie123

•6 years ago

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other dx?

Does anyone out there have a child with other dx besides adhd, my 12 year old ....misses social clues, and has very few friends. He has been numerous problems...

Does anyone out there have a child with other dx besides adhd, my 12 year old .....

Sabrousal

•6 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for April 2018

Victimized by the public school system

IEP advice entering kindergarten

Why??

I just wanted to say that I agree with ADDmom

What about marijuana for ADHD symptoms?

Advice

How do you cope when...

A great IEP / 504 should have...

Struggling with ADHD with my 6 year old

ODD

Extracurricular activities with ADHD????

Looking for an ADHD Therapist

Feeling helpless

Teenager 17 struggling with school.

OCD/ADHD

Inspiration

Hoping for a good school week

New Here

Sleepless nights

I'm in need of advice

Saturdays!

Cycle meds

ADD

Blended Family whoas.

Appetite Boost

IEP questions

ADHD

ADHD

Looking for the light

other dx?

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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