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PUBLIC OR CHARTER SCHOOLS

Hello community, I am new to this group and was wondering if there are any resources to find ADHD supportive public or charter middle and high schools? I live...

Hello community, I am new to this group and was wondering if there are any reso...

surah19

•6 years ago

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CHADD: Ritalin not the cause of school violence

CHADD's Public Policy Committee was dismayed by comments made last week attempting to connect Ritalin with school violence. There is no evidence to support a...

CHADD's Public Policy Committee was dismayed by comments made last week attempti...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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IEP /504

We all want our children to be the best kids at school. However my 7 years old son who is extremely smart but impulsive and has no executive functions...

We all want our children to be the best kids at school. However my 7 years old s...

Yara1969

•6 years ago

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ADHD will be the end of my marriage, my children comes first...

Being married to my best friend that I have been with for over 8 years & basically raised my son from a previous relationship from the age of 4, now 12, makes...

Being married to my best friend that I have been with for over 8 years & basical...

Charlie0231

•6 years ago

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When Grandparents become Parents

I feel blessed to have found my way to this Forum through CHADD. Thank you all for sharing what is obviously a life altering trial. Some of the comments are...

I feel blessed to have found my way to this Forum through CHADD. Thank you all ...

Abolita

•6 years ago

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ADHD in my Superhero

Hello, I am new to this. My 5 1/2 year old son just got diagnosed with ADHD and we are going to be going over treatment plans to find what is best for...

Hello, I am new to this. My 5 1/2 year old son just got diagnosed with ADHD and...

TiffanyLorene

•6 years ago

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Drugs given for ADHD?

There is an interesting programme on BBC1 now. Sorry for telling you now but i missed the beginning. It is called “ The doctor who gave up drugs” there is a...

There is an interesting programme on BBC1 now. Sorry for telling you now but i m...

sheila1kerry

•6 years ago

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ADHD boy 5 years old

I am new here and I would like some tips about 5 years boys with ADHD. What should I know first and how/where to start to help him.

I am new here and I would like some tips about 5 years boys with ADHD. What shou...

Lettysolis

•6 years ago

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Hi my first time on here

Hey my name is Roxanne Cavazos and I have a son with ADHA and his 14yrs old now , been on medication since 5yrs I do my best with him this is my first time on...

Hey my name is Roxanne Cavazos and I have a son with ADHA and his 14yrs old now ...

Roxannecavazos

•6 years ago

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feeling Helpless

Hello, I am new to this site. So thankful to have found this site! I have a beautiful 13 year old daughter who suffers from ADHD and is also a IEP student as...

Hello, I am new to this site. So thankful to have found this site! I have a beau...

Lindaheinz

•6 years ago

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Finally

Finally I am getting a 504 plan in place for my son after his school said he didn’t qualify also I am getting a ppt meeting it’s crazy the struggle we as...

Finally I am getting a 504 plan in place for my son after his school said he did...

Melissanmylittleman

•6 years ago

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Homework and IEP Accomedations

I was wondering if anyone has an accomedations on their child's IEP for reduced homework or no homework. I am getting a lot of push back from the school and...

I was wondering if anyone has an accomedations on their child's IEP for reduced ...

Bea54

•6 years ago

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Who is the specialist to see. My 12year son is struggling with school and cannot read. His not dull but I don't know what to do.

Am new here. Please help. Which doctor can examin my son. His 12 but he is struggling with school. He cannot read or comphrend but he is not a dull person. I...

Am new here. Please help. Which doctor can examin my son. His 12 but he is strug...

okom

•6 years ago

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Overwhelmed

I am new to this site and I find I am relieved to read posts that mirror many of my same emotions. I have an 8 year old step daughter and a 6 year old son full...

I am new to this site and I find I am relieved to read posts that mirror many of...

MillieWebb

•6 years ago

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Feeling discouraged

So, I have three children, ages 7, 6 and 4, who have all been diagnosed with ADHD (the oldest also has high functioning autism). And I have a precious one year...

So, I have three children, ages 7, 6 and 4, who have all been diagnosed with ADH...

Momof4blessings

•6 years ago

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Really bad day

My 5-year-old son had a really bad day today. He didn't sleep well last night, and he was defiant in school today. I love him so much, but he makes...

My 5-year-old son had a really bad day today. He didn't sleep well last night, ...

Jennifer01

•6 years ago

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Frustrated 13 year old child

My 13 year old daughter has an IEP for school. Help and support is available for her but she will not use it and she says, " I do not need help, I can manage...

My 13 year old daughter has an IEP for school. Help and support is available for...

Wendyloree

•6 years ago

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Concerns since starting Medication

Hello Community. Been a while since I have posted since I keep feeling like I should just give up. Anyway, I am here with some questions/seeking advice. In...

Hello Community. Been a while since I have posted since I keep feeling like I s...

daemaitehn

•6 years ago

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Child w/ ADHD started throwing up at school

Hi everyone! My son, for the past two school days, goes to the nurses office with vomiting. He is absolutely fine in the mornings, evenings and weekends. We...

Hi everyone! My son, for the past two school days, goes to the nurses office wit...

ElinaK35

•6 years ago

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Schools that best fit my son

What school can I send my son to he is 9 years old he have ADHD and also the disruption destructive Behavior I'm trying to buy a school that can help my son be...

What school can I send my son to he is 9 years old he have ADHD and also the dis...

Shaylucci57

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Great resource (online)

I found a great resource that has a lot of Webinars that really look good! It's a tourette's website but I am very impressed with the variety of different...

I found a great resource that has a lot of Webinars that really look good! It's...

Onthemove1971

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Looking for parents in my area

Any one from Des moines Iowa on here ?

Jamie82

•6 years ago

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Diet change

Sorry if someone has already asked this. I was recently introduced to the Feingold Diet as well as having re-found a cookbook I have called The Kid...

Sorry if someone has already asked this. I was recently introduced to the Feing...

CoriR

•6 years ago

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Meltdown s

Hey All; Hope everyone is doing well! I’m interested in knowing how y’all manage meltdowns? My 4 yr old goes from zero to ninety in no time and is just...

Hey All; Hope everyone is doing well! I’m interested in knowing how y’all manage...

Jenngrrl75

•6 years ago

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Medication during playtime/playdates?

My six year old daughter is really struggling with playdates/making friends, but doesn't even realize it. It seems like she either 1. is playing alone and...

My six year old daughter is really struggling with playdates/making friends, but...

kondasa

•6 years ago

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Suspension # 3

Good morning family. I'm back trying to understand why my grandson is acting up in school. Suspension # 3 has come in one school year and just a week before...

Good morning family. I'm back trying to understand why my grandson is acting up ...

Grandma01

•6 years ago

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Anyone give up on medicine?

I've struggled for over two years with medicine for my twins who are diagnosed with ADHD, OCD and anxiety. We have tried every medicine the doctors (three of...

I've struggled for over two years with medicine for my twins who are diagnosed w...

mom2twins

•6 years ago

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Organization in middle school

Wow, we have almost survived 6th grade in our first year of middle school, what a journey! I would love to learn real solutions anyone has found for...

Wow, we have almost survived 6th grade in our first year of middle school, what...

Onthemove1971

•6 years ago

1 Reply

16 yr old and lying

My 16-year-old son is ADHD is has a habit of lying. We are wondering what to do about this habit or better understand what is behind the lying. He recently...

My 16-year-old son is ADHD is has a habit of lying. We are wondering what to do ...

KKMAGS

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly-- Breakfast Tips for Busy Minds

In addition to being the most important meal of the day, did you know that breakfast can also help improve attention? Read "Breakfast Tips for Busy Minds" at...

In addition to being the most important meal of the day, did you know that break...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for May 2018

PUBLIC OR CHARTER SCHOOLS

CHADD: Ritalin not the cause of school violence

IEP /504

ADHD will be the end of my marriage, my children comes first...

When Grandparents become Parents

ADHD in my Superhero

Drugs given for ADHD?

ADHD boy 5 years old

Hi my first time on here

feeling Helpless

Finally

Homework and IEP Accomedations

Who is the specialist to see. My 12year son is struggling with school and cannot read. His not dull but I don't know what to do.

Overwhelmed

Feeling discouraged

Really bad day

Frustrated 13 year old child

Concerns since starting Medication

Child w/ ADHD started throwing up at school

Schools that best fit my son

Great resource (online)

Looking for parents in my area

Diet change

Meltdown s

Medication during playtime/playdates?

Suspension # 3

Anyone give up on medicine?

Organization in middle school

16 yr old and lying

ADHD Weekly-- Breakfast Tips for Busy Minds

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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