Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

23,098 members • 6,161 posts

All posts for April 2018

Memory loss

My son is 10 and forgets EVERYTHING! Down to taking his cereal bowl to the sink when he is finished every single morning. He forgets to bring his work home...

My son is 10 and forgets EVERYTHING! Down to taking his cereal bowl to the sink ...

Mismarie02

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Play Pals Request

Hello New to the group and I have an 8 year old son with ADHD and we are currently homeschooling. Being the only child in the house and having alot of energy...

Hello New to the group and I have an 8 year old son with ADHD and we are current...

BTDT

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Meds Are Scary

Hey y’all... needing some encouragement... Never wanted to medicate my just-turned-8 year old son but was told after the Vanderbilt Scale that he needed it....

Hey y’all... needing some encouragement... Never wanted to medicate my just-turn...

MomOfTwo

•6 years ago

11 Replies

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

Exhausted and Discouraged

I am currently in tears and my 7 year old son the same way in the other room. It’s on hour three or four of a fight for him to pick up his play room. Both of...

I am currently in tears and my 7 year old son the same way in the other room. It...

CNKmom

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Behavioral issues! Arghhh!

Went to karate class with my son today, only his 4th or 5th class. Was fine and dandy before we went, then at class, took his shoes off, chewing his mitts, not...

Went to karate class with my son today, only his 4th or 5th class. Was fine and ...

Shotsymama

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Feeling a bit defeated

So I am feeling just a bit defeated today. I found out this summer that my son had ADHD and I have tried everything I can possible think of to try I have gone...

So I am feeling just a bit defeated today. I found out this summer that my son h...

Chelsie_

•6 years ago

2 Replies

School wants to move him along

My son is a young 8th grader (September birthday-he is 13) he has AdHd and takes Vyvanse 20. He has had and IEP since 3rd grade now has a 504 since last year....

My son is a young 8th grader (September birthday-he is 13) he has AdHd and takes...

81JB

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Meds affecting appetite

I’m considering switching my 14 year old from Vyvanse to something else that won’t affect his appetite as much. He plays sports and thought he was going to...

I’m considering switching my 14 year old from Vyvanse to something else that won...

Shan1209

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Finding the right preschool

Our school told us in March that PK4 would not be an ideal fit because they could not dedicate enough support to redirecting my son. We paid for independent...

Our school told us in March that PK4 would not be an ideal fit because they coul...

knixrock

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Hi, everyone!

I have a 7 years old boy, who has been diagnotised with ADHD last month. Unfortunately, therapy is extremely expensive in our country and we can't afford IT......

I have a 7 years old boy, who has been diagnotised with ADHD last month. Unfortu...

IuliaDranca

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Out of school program / summer program

Hi everyone, I have a 6 year old son who has ADHD and mild intellectual disability. He is currently in Grade 1 and has lots of support at school. The sad thing...

Hi everyone, I have a 6 year old son who has ADHD and mild intellectual disabili...

Adam081911

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Teenager with ADHD

My 13 year old have been diagnosed with severe ADHD and bipolar disorder. I noticed something was wrong a few years ago when she went from a straight A student...

My 13 year old have been diagnosed with severe ADHD and bipolar disorder. I noti...

TBuckhanna

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Trying to find a combination of medicines that don’t cause irritablity.

Hi- this is my first time posting to this forum. My son was diagnosed with ADHD last fall and since that time over the last five months we have trying to...

Hi- this is my first time posting to this forum. My son was diagnosed with ADH...

Bcpqjones

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Twins with ADHD

Hi, I’m Jamie, and my twin son and daughter were diagnosed with ADHD last fall at the age of 6. My son also has anxiety/depression and insomnia and my daughter...

Hi, I’m Jamie, and my twin son and daughter were diagnosed with ADHD last fall a...

jamie_in_sc

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Hello!

Hi everyone, just saying hello. I am new to the website. Trying to get insight on this whole ADHD thing. My son was diagnosed 3 yrs ago and he is 6. We have...

Hi everyone, just saying hello. I am new to the website. Trying to get insight ...

AmyG3

•6 years ago

2 Replies

ODD medication

Anyone have luck with ODD and medication? I’m thinking this is what my son has. He also has severe ADHD.

Anyone have luck with ODD and medication? I’m thinking this is what my son has. ...

Paxtonsmommy

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Another suspension

Had to pick my 6 year old up early today again for hitting the teachers. Sigh. It’s never ending.

Had to pick my 6 year old up early today again for hitting the teachers. Sigh. I...

Paxtonsmommy

•6 years ago

11 Replies

8 year old boy with ADHD

Hi, I am new to this site and was wondering if anyone out there can give me some tips. I have a 8 years old wonderful son who has ADHD. After being put on...

Hi, I am new to this site and was wondering if anyone out there can give me some...

crimba

•6 years ago

6 Replies

New Here! Looking for support

Our 6yo son was recently diagnosed with ADD (Inattentive type) and also borderline Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD). He is adopted from China and just...

Our 6yo son was recently diagnosed with ADD (Inattentive type) and also borderli...

KatieJChiara

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Recent Behaviour Changes

My son has been struggling with explosive behaviours at school for about 4 months now and we don’t know what to do. School has now pressured us to try...

My son has been struggling with explosive behaviours at school for about 4 month...

Hidden

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Dislike for school

Almost every evening we hear the words, “I am nervous about school.” I don’t want to go to school.” Our son is in grade nine and has a learning disability...

Almost every evening we hear the words, “I am nervous about school.” I don’t wan...

Penn66

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Hi! I'm new.

My daughter was diagnosed a year ago with ADHD and Tourette's Syndrome. We've tried to go without medication, but her behavior keeps getting worse at home. In...

My daughter was diagnosed a year ago with ADHD and Tourette's Syndrome. We've tr...

Sadiewatermelon

•6 years ago

5 Replies

ADHD twins

Hi there, I am new here and was wondering if anyone else had twins with ADHD. Mine are almost nine and to be honest, I have no idea how we got here. they are...

Hi there, I am new here and was wondering if anyone else had twins with ADHD. Mi...

StrugglingMom

•6 years ago

9 Replies

I am feeling so defeated

I have a 5 year old son who is having behavioral issues at school. He was kicked out of one day care and is soon to be kicked out of the second one. I feel...

I have a 5 year old son who is having behavioral issues at school. He was kicke...

Alex0110

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Loss of patience

Dealing with a child that has adhd wears you out..emotionally and mentally. I find myself getting really amped up and snapping more and more and I know this...

Dealing with a child that has adhd wears you out..emotionally and mentally. I fi...

janaq

•6 years ago

17 Replies

New

Hi! About two months ago my 5 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD. I spoke with my peds and we started on Methylphenidate 10 mg. There was no change in his...

Hi! About two months ago my 5 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD. I spoke wit...

Nathan0113

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Feeling down

My son has been on Focalin XR and Guanfacine ER for about four months. Things improved somewhat as the daily phone calls from the school stopped; however the...

My son has been on Focalin XR and Guanfacine ER for about four months. Things im...

Cjkchamp

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Newbie

Hi all! I am a newbie. My son (5.5) was diagnosed with ADHD this week. This is not surprising to us but still feels like a lot to process. After getting a...

Hi all! I am a newbie. My son (5.5) was diagnosed with ADHD this week. This i...

llehtine

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Need advice

ADHD diagnosis is all new to us. (1) Is it "normal" that child will be playing calmly & when asked to do something he does not want to do, have a full blown...

ADHD diagnosis is all new to us. (1) Is it "normal" that child will be playing ...

DoodleyDukes

•6 years ago

11 Replies

13-year old son w/ADHD and executive function deficiencies

My son is 13 years old, was identified for "high ability" classes through 4th grade and the gifted/talented class in 5th and 6th. In 5th grade, however, his...

My son is 13 years old, was identified for "high ability" classes through 4th gr...

jjblake

•6 years ago

3 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 April 2018

Memory loss

Play Pals Request

Meds Are Scary

Exhausted and Discouraged

Behavioral issues! Arghhh!

Feeling a bit defeated

School wants to move him along

Meds affecting appetite

Finding the right preschool

Hi, everyone!

Out of school program / summer program

Teenager with ADHD

Trying to find a combination of medicines that don’t cause irritablity.

Twins with ADHD

Hello!

ODD medication

Another suspension

8 year old boy with ADHD

New Here! Looking for support

Recent Behaviour Changes

Dislike for school

Hi! I'm new.

ADHD twins

I am feeling so defeated

Loss of patience

New

Feeling down

Newbie

Need advice

13-year old son w/ADHD and executive function deficiencies

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