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Effecting my family

Had a long discussion with my husband last night, he held me, we talked, I cried. I am just so frustrated, scared, confused, and worried! I have anxiety (self...

Had a long discussion with my husband last night, he held me, we talked, I cried...

Shotsymama

•6 years ago

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Vyvance 20mg

Can any parents share the experiences they had or are having using this med? My son is 9 and was just prescribed this after being on 10mg for a month, I’m...

Can any parents share the experiences they had or are having using this med? My ...

cjs97e47

•6 years ago

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504 Impartial hearing

Has anyone initiated / attended a 504 impartial hearing? After an entire year of battling the school for my 15 year old and a filing a complaint to the Office...

Has anyone initiated / attended a 504 impartial hearing? After an entire year of...

mamapenguin

•6 years ago

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CBD oil and ADHD.......want to get off meds, not sure how

Hello all, my 8 yr old was diagnosed with ADHD last year. I actually noticed it first and asked his doctor, we had him tested. We have tried a couple of meds,...

Hello all, my 8 yr old was diagnosed with ADHD last year. I actually noticed it ...

bossladyk

•6 years ago

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Question

Does anyone get social security disability for their child with severe combination type adhd?

Does anyone get social security disability for their child with severe combinati...

Melissanmylittleman

•6 years ago

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Metadate?

My 7yr old son just diagnosed with adhd. Has anyone been taking 10mg Metadate? Any side effects to look out for?

My 7yr old son just diagnosed with adhd. Has anyone been taking 10mg Metadate? A...

Kashewolf

•6 years ago

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SELF-PUBLISHED BOOKS BY A PARENT OF A GROWN A.D.H.D. SON. TO SHARE WITH ALL OF YOU.

My name is Wendy Kirkpatrick. As the mother of a grown son who lived with ADHD, I began self-publishing books on Createspace.com and Amazon.com (jointly). I...

My name is Wendy Kirkpatrick. As the mother of a grown son who lived with ADHD,...

WendyKirkpatrick

•6 years ago

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Helping my son make friends

Hey everyone, I'm new to this group. I'm actually new to joining any kind of parent group. I just had another sleepless night. I'm worried about my son jacob...

Hey everyone, I'm new to this group. I'm actually new to joining any kind of par...

Teresanova

•6 years ago

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Summer camp for adhd middle schooler

Hi Everyone Can anyone recommend a summer resident camp in Florida for my 13 yr old adhd son? Reasonably priced. Thanks Kelli

Hi Everyone Can anyone recommend a summer resident camp in Florida for my 13 yr...

kellipwarren

•6 years ago

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Help with 504 meeting

My son is 10 and was diagnosed with ADD this school year. I have requested a 504 meeting even though he started medication and is doing much better. My concern...

My son is 10 and was diagnosed with ADD this school year. I have requested a 504...

redesigninglisa

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Dyanavel XR?

Good evening, we took our 5 year old son to a psychiatrist today and confirmed what we knew for years, he has ADHD, mixed with anxiety. He was prescribed...

Good evening, we took our 5 year old son to a psychiatrist today and confirmed w...

Jennifer01

•6 years ago

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drowning

Does anyone else feel like they are drowning some days. My son who is 15 has been taking concerta 27 mg for a month. His grades have improved and at home he...

Does anyone else feel like they are drowning some days. My son who is 15 has be...

Jaxy53

•6 years ago

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Does any have experience with school-based OT? We made the request and are not sure what to expect or ask. Thanks!

My 4th grade son's attention and impulsivity had intensified. It's not only behavioral but is also impacting his academics.

My 4th grade son's attention and impulsivity had intensified. It's not only beha...

momonthemove

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Not eating enough, always full

I have a 14 year old who is on Vyvanese, it is working great, but he has lost weight and Im trying to get him eat high protein meals, any ideas on what I...

I have a 14 year old who is on Vyvanese, it is working great, but he has lost we...

KarlsRhys

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Caffeine pill for kids?

Long story... but my little guy is 4 years old and we tried giving him a cup of coffee each morning - and it worked magic. We then tried Ritalin and he was a...

Long story... but my little guy is 4 years old and we tried giving him a cup of ...

lcoffey

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Supplements

I have to share.... We started giving my 10yr old son Melotinin at night and let me tell you!!!!!! It has been amazing. He goes right to sleep and sleeps all...

I have to share.... We started giving my 10yr old son Melotinin at night and le...

BercotP

•6 years ago

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So dismayed and frustrated!

Hello, my son is 14, was diagnosed with the inattentive form of ADHD a year ago. I home schooled him in 7th grade and put him in a charter school for 8th grade...

Hello, my son is 14, was diagnosed with the inattentive form of ADHD a year ago....

ChristinaR1967

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Suuolements

I have to share.... We started giving my 10yr old son Melotinin at night and let me tell you!!!!!! It has been amazing. He goes right to sleep and sleeps all...

I have to share.... We started giving my 10yr old son Melotinin at night and le...

BercotP

•6 years ago

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Help: Son is escaping at night!

Hello, My son is 8 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD at age 5 and has been on medication since that time, which seems to reduce symptoms during the day...

Hello, My son is 8 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD at age 5 and has been ...

smaurine82

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Daughter has severe tempers

My 11 year old was diagnosed at age 8 with Inattentive type ADHD. We have never medicated her and doctors, counselors have told us we shouldn’t have to,...

My 11 year old was diagnosed at age 8 with Inattentive type ADHD. We have never...

Bonnmu01

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Happy Mother’s Day

As a mom of an 8yr old with ADHD, I know how hard it can be. I see you. I am you. We got this.

As a mom of an 8yr old with ADHD, I know how hard it can be. I see you. I am you...

ZosMom

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Hello, I’m new but frustrated on today

Hello, I’m new to the group just looked up some info on the web. I have a son who has adhd & we have a hard time getting him to take his meds by the way he’s...

Hello, I’m new to the group just looked up some info on the web. I have a son wh...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Starting drug treatment

Hello I'm Nuredin from Ethiopia. I'm pharmacist i h ?

NUREDIN

•6 years ago

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Aggressive behavior at school but not at home.

My 4 year old daughter was just diagnosed with ADHD and we've been having a lot of problems at school that we don't have at home like hitting, kicking and...

My 4 year old daughter was just diagnosed with ADHD and we've been having a lot ...

Ashleyvon

•6 years ago

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Caffeine?

Anyone use caffeine to help with focus? My 13 year old does like the taste of coffee so we did a little experiment as a psychologist suggested and she said it...

Anyone use caffeine to help with focus? My 13 year old does like the taste of co...

wendyks

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Night time wetting

Question for you all. How many of you are going through night time wetting with your ADHD kiddo? My daughter is 9 and is still wetting at night. We know that...

Question for you all. How many of you are going through night time wetting with ...

Jackandkitten

•6 years ago

8 Replies

My 7 year old was diagnosed with adhd

I am new to this website. I was giving the options of medication therapist and changing classroom and medication i dont know what to do??

I am new to this website. I was giving the options of medication therapist and c...

Alexis1128

•6 years ago

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Doctor recommendation in the SoCal?

Any recommendations in the SoCal area that specializes in treating adolescent ADHD?

Any recommendations in the SoCal area that specializes in treating adolescent AD...

Sklim1

•6 years ago

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About Smart IEP' S

Yesterday Understood.org had a webinar on smart IEP's. Go to u.org/calendars to view the event. You will have to create an account if you don't already have...

Yesterday Understood.org had a webinar on smart IEP's. Go to u.org/calendars to ...

Grandma01

•6 years ago

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Adhd methylphenidate SR not working

hi sir. i am from india recently found i have adhd, in the first month's methylphenidate hcl sr 10 mgwhich was working good. then doctor increased dose to 20...

hi sir. i am from india recently found i have adhd, in the first month's methylp...

Stanley1988

•6 years ago

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All posts for May 2018

Effecting my family

Vyvance 20mg

504 Impartial hearing

CBD oil and ADHD.......want to get off meds, not sure how

Question

Metadate?

SELF-PUBLISHED BOOKS BY A PARENT OF A GROWN A.D.H.D. SON. TO SHARE WITH ALL OF YOU.

Helping my son make friends

Summer camp for adhd middle schooler

Help with 504 meeting

Dyanavel XR?

drowning

Does any have experience with school-based OT? We made the request and are not sure what to expect or ask. Thanks!

Not eating enough, always full

Caffeine pill for kids?

Supplements

So dismayed and frustrated!

Suuolements

Help: Son is escaping at night!

Daughter has severe tempers

Happy Mother’s Day

Hello, I’m new but frustrated on today

Starting drug treatment

Aggressive behavior at school but not at home.

Caffeine?

Night time wetting

My 7 year old was diagnosed with adhd

Doctor recommendation in the SoCal?

About Smart IEP' S

Adhd methylphenidate SR not working

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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