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Hello

Hi, I’m new to this forum. My 8 year old son has ADHD and social anxiety. We are trying to figure out the best route to take to help him.

Hi, I’m new to this forum. My 8 year old son has ADHD and social anxiety. We a...

Conniekatherine16

•6 years ago

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Positive Mindfulness. The perfect combination.

I read a book about Mindfulness, which is basically about how cognitively aware we are about what is going on around us. It started me thinking, and I knew...

I read a book about Mindfulness, which is basically about how cognitively aware ...

Billy50

•6 years ago

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Feeling positive that I spoke to my son's guidance counselor and went over every class for him to start highschool

Friday I called my son's guidance counselor because I know they are working on the upcoming schedules. He will be in 9th grade in September. I want him to be...

Friday I called my son's guidance counselor because I know they are working on t...

Baglady5353

•6 years ago

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Inappropriate talking

Anyone else’s kids talk about inappropriate stuff with others? Private Body parts or poop and stuff? Mine does and we tell him what’s appropriate but he still...

Anyone else’s kids talk about inappropriate stuff with others? Private Body part...

Paxtonsmommy

•6 years ago

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New Member

Hi. My name is Jamie. I am an ADHD parent with an ADHD child. I was unable to have more children, so it's just the one...I don't think I could have handled...

Hi. My name is Jamie. I am an ADHD parent with an ADHD child. I was unable to ha...

jhlnd79

•6 years ago

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My story?

I've seen a few people wanting to hear my story. I'll probably do that in sections like 'My Diagnosis' and stuff like that. Even though I've only been here...

I've seen a few people wanting to hear my story. I'll probably do that in sectio...

ATeenWithADHD

•6 years ago

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The problem with being an "intellectual"

There were times I wish I was not born the child of professors, but Joe Average. Why? Intellectuals are so often living in "luxury land" not "practicality"....

There were times I wish I was not born the child of professors, but Joe Average....

Billy50

•6 years ago

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Not "with it".

I have had Autism, ADHD, or something else for fifty years now. My dad had it. Maybe intellectual people are more likely to have cognitive struggles. My dad...

I have had Autism, ADHD, or something else for fifty years now. My dad had it. ...

Billy50

•6 years ago

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Summer Hardships

Looking to get some feedback or advice or shared experiences… Ever since summer camp started our 10 year old has been very difficult. In the beginning he had a...

Looking to get some feedback or advice or shared experiences… Ever since summer ...

ElinaK35

•6 years ago

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EFD behaviors and medication

Hello, my done was diagnosed with EFD (executive functioning disorder) in December of 2016 after suffering several mild seizures. EFD is bordering on ADD and...

Hello, my done was diagnosed with EFD (executive functioning disorder) in Decemb...

Momtocon

•6 years ago

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Genetic testing for customization of meds?

I have read on this site that some people have sent in a DNA sample of their child to get it tested to see which medication category their child metabolizes...

I have read on this site that some people have sent in a DNA sample of their chi...

SuzetteIClarke

•6 years ago

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Help with 9 year old with ADHD

I’m new here and struggling with my 9 year old with severe ADHD. He is currently on 50 mg vyvanse and 3mg of guanfacine and .25mg risperidone. My son was...

I’m new here and struggling with my 9 year old with severe ADHD. He is currently...

Kayden09

•6 years ago

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I'm New Here

Hello! I am a 16 year old with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder) and anxiety. I have quite a few things that have helped me throughout the years...

Hello! I am a 16 year old with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder) and...

ATeenWithADHD

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Are Cell Phone and Social Media Use Causing ADHD? No Evidence

You've read the articles this week claiming cell phones and social media cause ADHD. We talked with a researcher on teen ADHD and she says that assessment is...

You've read the articles this week claiming cell phones and social media cause A...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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Summer

So we decided to keep my son on his medication strattera for the summer and his behavior is out of control, the anger and hitting is so bad right now I want...

So we decided to keep my son on his medication strattera for the summer and his...

Kacey2790

•6 years ago

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Tired of people not understanding

I am struggling with friends who have neurotypical children not understanding all that is involved with ADHD. My daughter has ADHD, but isn't overly...

I am struggling with friends who have neurotypical children not understanding al...

kondasa

•6 years ago

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Medicate or Not?

My 7 year old was diagnosed with ADHD when she just turned 6 in first-grade. She was on 10mg focalin all year and we saw an improvement in her grades and...

My 7 year old was diagnosed with ADHD when she just turned 6 in first-grade. She...

kondasa

•6 years ago

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Behavioral therapy help

My year old son was diagnosed with ADHD. We asked about behavioral therapy early on but was told it was more for those with behavior issues. We think he needs...

My year old son was diagnosed with ADHD. We asked about behavioral therapy earl...

kbugg782

•6 years ago

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Can i ask if your child has lots of sugar do they show worsening symptoms please

Hi my child can eat two ice creams and then a chocolate bar on the run . Will that affect her aggressive outbursts . Also she won't eat her meals is this...

Hi my child can eat two ice creams and then a chocolate bar on the run . Will th...

poppppy

•6 years ago

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CBD OiL

I have a 7 year old boy that has ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, and mood disorder. He takes pills that the doctor prescribed. He takes a lot for just being a kid. I found...

I have a 7 year old boy that has ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, and mood disorder. He takes...

Collegemamaof4

•6 years ago

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Mom of a wonderful 5 yr old boy

Hi. My son who is five years old was diagnosed today with adhd. As of now he won’t be taking any meds for it. His developmental pediatrician agrees he is too...

Hi. My son who is five years old was diagnosed today with adhd. As of now he won...

Bugsmom

•6 years ago

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Mom of 14 year old ball of energy

I'm a mom of a 14 year old that I believe has add. I also have a 20 year old and an 8 year old. All boys. I'm also a counselor, but often feel alone in...

I'm a mom of a 14 year old that I believe has add. I also have a 20 year old and...

Mimi2004

•6 years ago

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9 yr old with adhd

hello im new here i also have a 9 year old with adhd , not alot of people will understand them. my son is on focalin 10 mg daily it works for him but it only...

hello im new here i also have a 9 year old with adhd , not alot of people will u...

jennifer425

•6 years ago

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help with my 5 year old sleeping issue

hello i have a 5 year old who was diagnosed with adhd in april of this year and is now taking medication focalin 5mg to be exact and has been on it for only a...

hello i have a 5 year old who was diagnosed with adhd in april of this year and ...

Queenkey

•6 years ago

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Seeking specialists in Austin,TX

Could someone in Austin Texas,US please recommend a pediatrician who would be a good fit for a child with adhd, odd, anxiety, touretts...just someone more...

Could someone in Austin Texas,US please recommend a pediatrician who would be a ...

Ab15

•6 years ago

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3yr old boy: ADHD possible

My son who’s 3 has been in school/daycare since 14 months. In his early developmental years, he was referred to early intervention services from 10-14 months...

My son who’s 3 has been in school/daycare since 14 months. In his early developm...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Looking for help

Hi my son is 5 and has been diagnosed with nonverbal autism since he was three. He recently was diagnosed with ADHD a few months ago. He is 4 foot and 60 lb....

Hi my son is 5 and has been diagnosed with nonverbal autism since he was three. ...

M9kost

•6 years ago

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Organizational Tutor??

Hi, I’m new to this site. I have a daughter with ADD who will be attending college in New Orleans next month. I’m trying to find a tutor who can meet with her...

Hi, I’m new to this site. I have a daughter with ADD who will be attending colle...

Mymbw8

•6 years ago

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Any help I will take it....

I am new to the site... I have a 3 year old who I am about a 100% sure has ADHD. It affects every moment of our lives and some times I just go crazy and have...

I am new to the site... I have a 3 year old who I am about a 100% sure has ADHD....

Liamwilcoxen18

•6 years ago

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I wrote this Poem for the kids, posted this once before... didn’t realize every time I edit, it reposts...

Hoping to find understanding, Friendship and camaraderie, On the go, I am thinking, Will anyone play with me? Please don’t be afraid, Sometimes I can be...

Hoping to find understanding, Friendship and camaraderie, On the go, I am think...

EJsMom

•6 years ago

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All posts for July 2018

Hello

Positive Mindfulness. The perfect combination.

Feeling positive that I spoke to my son's guidance counselor and went over every class for him to start highschool

Inappropriate talking

New Member

My story?

The problem with being an "intellectual"

Not "with it".

Summer Hardships

EFD behaviors and medication

Genetic testing for customization of meds?

Help with 9 year old with ADHD

I'm New Here

ADHD Weekly -- Are Cell Phone and Social Media Use Causing ADHD? No Evidence

Summer

Tired of people not understanding

Medicate or Not?

Behavioral therapy help

Can i ask if your child has lots of sugar do they show worsening symptoms please

CBD OiL

Mom of a wonderful 5 yr old boy

Mom of 14 year old ball of energy

9 yr old with adhd

help with my 5 year old sleeping issue

Seeking specialists in Austin,TX

3yr old boy: ADHD possible

Looking for help

Organizational Tutor??

Any help I will take it....

I wrote this Poem for the kids, posted this once before... didn’t realize every time I edit, it reposts...

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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