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Any advice or help is appreciated

Hi- my 6 year old son was dx with ADHD a month ago. He is also twice exceptional. We started meds. While he is making progress, he runs away from school and...

Hi- my 6 year old son was dx with ADHD a month ago. He is also twice exceptional...

Jaxondommom

•6 years ago

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Help I don’t know what to do.

My partner can’t handle my kid. She just got kicked out of daycare for hitting another child. My silly ad/hd only child. Does not have any social skillls. She...

My partner can’t handle my kid. She just got kicked out of daycare for hitting a...

Tinahoneyc

•6 years ago

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ADD evaluation

We have a doctor's appt tomorrow for my son's first evaluation... what should we expect from this appt? Any advise on questions to ask? Concerns to bring up?...

We have a doctor's appt tomorrow for my son's first evaluation... what should we...

Shelldawn21

•6 years ago

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Will my 17 yr old son ever get motivated?

I can’t begin to describe what we have been through with our 17 yr old son. But I’ll try. In first grade he was identified as “gifted”, by second grade...

I can’t begin to describe what we have been through with our 17 yr old son. But ...

MomOfThree49

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly - Autism Awareness Month Highlights Connection Between ASD and ADHD

April is Autism Awareness Month. For many families, ASD and ADHD go hand-in-hand and require treatment that takes both conditions into account. Could this be...

April is Autism Awareness Month. For many families, ASD and ADHD go hand-in-hand...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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Upcoming ARD Meeting

Good morning, FIRST this group has been a BLESSING. My son is 6yr old and in the 1st grade. He is naturally an introvert especially with adults but kids are NO...

Good morning, FIRST this group has been a BLESSING. My son is 6yr old and in the...

Lswdrain

•6 years ago

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Will it ever get better? Am I making the right decisions for my beautiful child? Drained mommy!

Don't know where to start....I just want input on what is "normal" and expected, what to be concerned about and what to let go. My daughter, ADHD, 7, can be...

Don't know where to start....I just want input on what is "normal" and expected,...

GiaMalone

•6 years ago

25 Replies

ADHD

Is there a community network for parents with children with ADHD?

Tam-palmer

•6 years ago

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Out of control 5 year old

How to handle a five year old that is displaying adhd and an explosive behavior. He punches, beats on doors, repeats himself, fails to listen , jumps all over...

How to handle a five year old that is displaying adhd and an explosive behavior....

Aspenanddusty

•6 years ago

11 Replies

My son with adhd

Hey everyone. Im new to this site my son has ADHD and he is gana be 9 . He can be a handful sometimes but he is a good kid. I just need to learn more about...

Hey everyone. Im new to this site my son has ADHD and he is gana be 9 . He can b...

Isamar11a

•6 years ago

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Refusal to complete schoolwork. Help?

I'm new here and am desperate need for support. My 7 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD last year. He is currently taking Focalin XR 10mg and Escalitopran...

I'm new here and am desperate need for support. My 7 year old son was diagnosed...

DavisD888

•6 years ago

4 Replies

26 months old son wants my attention constantly

My 26 months old son constantly wants attention from me and my wife all the time. He play on his own for a short period of time, but most of the times he wants...

My 26 months old son constantly wants attention from me and my wife all the time...

mahi9314

•6 years ago

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Behavioral therapy

Hello... My son started behavioral therapy about 4 weeks ago, once a week. Honestly I haven't seen any improvement at all...the last 2 times he had a bad...

Hello... My son started behavioral therapy about 4 weeks ago, once a week. Hones...

Sebastian28

•6 years ago

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Please Advice

Is anybody knows what are those symptoms would be or anyone experiencing that: 1. My son is 26 month old boy. He plays himself sometimes but most of the times...

Is anybody knows what are those symptoms would be or anyone experiencing that: 1...

mahi9314

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Won't sleep alone

I can't get my 7 year old son to sleep alone and he has been this way his entire life. Only a few times has he fallen asleep by himself and usually comes in...

I can't get my 7 year old son to sleep alone and he has been this way his entire...

Aes11377

•6 years ago

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Just a parent

Hello my name is Michelle, 33 years old. I graduated from SDSU in 2007 with a BS in psychology and child development. I worked for a non profit organization...

Hello my name is Michelle, 33 years old. I graduated from SDSU in 2007 with a BS...

mlarios03

•6 years ago

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Thoughts on using emotional consequences for verbal vileness... Acting hurt

Hi, ok so my 11 year old daughter called me some pretty crappy names this morning. In addition to calling me the names, she proceeded to text me same crap...

Hi, ok so my 11 year old daughter called me some pretty crappy names this mornin...

Crunchby

•6 years ago

30 Replies

Medication and or video games

My son is 10 years old and is on 10mg of Focalin. At first I thought it was the answer but I am questioning now wether to keep my son on it or not. Although...

My son is 10 years old and is on 10mg of Focalin. At first I thought it was the ...

Cjlyn

•6 years ago

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Frustrated

What are some ideas for how to allow consequences for my child’s actions? How do you get your child to listen? How do you release you own frustrations and...

What are some ideas for how to allow consequences for my child’s actions? How do...

Boysrule0815

•6 years ago

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Can I alternate meds for 7 yr old?

Hi, I am new here and desperate for support. I am realizing that I need it and should have pursued it a long time ago. I have a 7 year-old diagnosed with ADHD...

Hi, I am new here and desperate for support. I am realizing that I need it and s...

GiaMalone

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Does iPAD app help for math?

Hi, my son is 6 years old in Grade 1 and diagnosed with ADHD and mild intellectual disability. I have another post that was about math but I want to hear if...

Hi, my son is 6 years old in Grade 1 and diagnosed with ADHD and mild intellectu...

Adam081911

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Single mother stressed with child of ADHD

I have a 7 year old son whom has severe ADHD. It has caused me to loose jobs, as well as simply have a break down myself doing this on my own. I have thought...

I have a 7 year old son whom has severe ADHD. It has caused me to loose jobs, as...

varlackmicaela

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Single mother stressed with child of ADHD

I have a 7 year old son whom has severe ADHD. It has caused me to loose jobs, as well as simply have a break down myself doing this on my own. I have thought...

I have a 7 year old son whom has severe ADHD. It has caused me to loose jobs, as...

varlackmicaela

•6 years ago

2 Replies

New Here

Hello, I'm new the community. I'm a Mother to two beautiful children. My son is 8 years old with Autism Spectrum Disorder. My daughter is 6 years old with ADHD...

Hello, I'm new the community. I'm a Mother to two beautiful children. My son is ...

Stetfreks

•6 years ago

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Lots of noises

HI just joining here. My 8 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD last year; after trying three different medicines, we found one that seems to be working well....

HI just joining here. My 8 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD last year; after...

Smileymom

•6 years ago

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Seabiscuit

I'm a newbie! My son daydreams or stares out while he eats. Does anyone else have this issue? Also, my son avoids eye contact when speaking to people. I've...

I'm a newbie! My son daydreams or stares out while he eats. Does anyone else hav...

Hodgestricia

•6 years ago

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Guanficine methylphenidate and clonidine

My son just started taking guanficine in the morning with his concerts was just wondering if anyone else’s children has had no appetite with this...

My son just started taking guanficine in the morning with his concerts was just ...

Melissanmylittleman

•6 years ago

7 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for April 2018

Any advice or help is appreciated

Help I don’t know what to do.

ADD evaluation

Will my 17 yr old son ever get motivated?

ADHD Weekly - Autism Awareness Month Highlights Connection Between ASD and ADHD

Upcoming ARD Meeting

Will it ever get better? Am I making the right decisions for my beautiful child? Drained mommy!

ADHD

Out of control 5 year old

My son with adhd

Refusal to complete schoolwork. Help?

26 months old son wants my attention constantly

Behavioral therapy

Please Advice

Won't sleep alone

Just a parent

Thoughts on using emotional consequences for verbal vileness... Acting hurt

Medication and or video games

Frustrated

Can I alternate meds for 7 yr old?

Does iPAD app help for math?

Single mother stressed with child of ADHD

Single mother stressed with child of ADHD

New Here

Lots of noises

Seabiscuit

Guanficine methylphenidate and clonidine

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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