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Thankful for my son

Iam new to this site...I have a 4 years old son that was diagnosed with ADHD last year in June...It still new to me so everyday is a struggle cause my son have...

Iam new to this site...I have a 4 years old son that was diagnosed with ADHD las...

Jasmia1

•6 years ago

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Autism ADHD 14 yr old gets under my skin

I read quite a bit about concentration of what happens in school. At our home, it's at home that is our issue. Lack of responsibility, lack of personal...

I read quite a bit about concentration of what happens in school. At our home, i...

Thegreateight

•6 years ago

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Generic vs/ Brand Name

My son (7) appears very sensitive to meds and dosage. After trying the generic of Ritalin (not the right match), we’re now trying the generic of Addaral XR. I...

My son (7) appears very sensitive to meds and dosage. After trying the generic o...

Amelia212

•6 years ago

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Struggling with adhd

My son is 11, and was diagnosed when he was in 2nd grade. Before that, he was diagnosed with sensory integration disorder. He struggles with socializing. But...

My son is 11, and was diagnosed when he was in 2nd grade. Before that, he was di...

jschwab39

•6 years ago

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My teenage son recently diagnosed with ADHD

Hi everyone, Just joined tonight and its nice to find a community that can relate to whaTs happening in my life. My son is 14years old. I have had him...

Hi everyone, Just joined tonight and its nice to find a community that can relat...

Baglady5353

•6 years ago

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Please Help me so I can help my child with ADHD

Hi! I'm new to all of this and this is my first post. I have an unmedicated 16-year-old daughter with ADHD. Once she was diagnosed, I met with her school...

Hi! I'm new to all of this and this is my first post. I have an unmedicated 16-y...

freedmelly

•6 years ago

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Eval by Doctor AND Eval at School???

Son was evaluated by Pediatric Psychiatrist and given a formal diagnosis of ADHD combined and ODD. Given this new diagnosis, we will be updating his IEP to...

Son was evaluated by Pediatric Psychiatrist and given a formal diagnosis of ADHD...

KCsBM

•6 years ago

8 Replies

PLEASE HELP

Hi All, My son is turning 8 years old in August and he has ADHD. We are struggling with his behavior in school during the day and more so now that we are...

Hi All, My son is turning 8 years old in August and he has ADHD. We are struggli...

kinnearbianca

•6 years ago

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People "Undiagnosing" My Child

Okay, I had a very unpleasant experience at my church last Sunday. I figured if I'm still upset about it almost a week later, maybe it's better if I release...

Okay, I had a very unpleasant experience at my church last Sunday. I figured if ...

Momof4blessings

•6 years ago

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Trying to understand my 7 year old.

Any adults on here who have ADHD... can you explain how your mind works. I asked my son what does he feel when he is upset, he said "I just get upset and I...

Any adults on here who have ADHD... can you explain how your mind works. I asked...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Should I be worried about Zoloft/Sertraline long-term effects?

My son is 14 and has been on Zoloft/Sertraline for four years now. His Psychologist says keep going but I keep having concerns about stunted growth or how this...

My son is 14 and has been on Zoloft/Sertraline for four years now. His Psycholog...

carriej

•6 years ago

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CBD Oil ....Maybe

My son was diagnosed with ADHD at 4. He currently takes Concerta, after trying others, and we hate the side effects. If he does not take the meds I’m getting...

My son was diagnosed with ADHD at 4. He currently takes Concerta, after trying o...

LenaLoo

•6 years ago

38 Replies

aDHD 18 Year old with a job he hates

My 18 year old hates his job and says his ADHD medicine does not last long enough to get through his shift. He told me the only way he would go to work is if...

My 18 year old hates his job and says his ADHD medicine does not last long enoug...

DeenaR

•6 years ago

18 Replies

I am new, need guidance to help my daughter with ADHD.

Hi, I am new at this and never posted anything before. I have a 15 year old daughter that has alot of struggles in focusing which affected her selfesteem....

Hi, I am new at this and never posted anything before. I have a 15 year old dau...

dogodogo

•6 years ago

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I wrote this for all the parents

He’s not my baby anymore, I stand beside his closed door, Along with larger shoes, Came a huge attitude. With a mind that is so sharp, His tongue often...

He’s not my baby anymore, I stand beside his closed door, Along with larger sh...

EJsMom

•6 years ago

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How do I communicate the diagnosis to my son?

My 7 year old son was recently diagnosed with ADHD (combined). My question is what is the best way to explain this to him? He is sensitive and I am concerned...

My 7 year old son was recently diagnosed with ADHD (combined). My question is w...

adhdhelpforlolo

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Nurturing Communication With Your Young Adult

Your young adult child just flew the nest. How can you keep communication up and use it to create a new healthy relationship during this transition in life?...

Your young adult child just flew the nest. How can you keep communication up and...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Your Child’s Transition to a New School with an IEP or 504 Plan

Is the coming school year going to include a new school for your child? Have you transferred your child's IEP or 504 Plan? Read "Your Child’s Transition to a...

Is the coming school year going to include a new school for your child? Have you...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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ADHD and Personal Space

My 10 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with ADHD. She has been diagnosed with hyperactivity, impulsivity, problems socializing and the big one right...

My 10 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with ADHD. She has been diagnose...

BRUNSO

•6 years ago

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Starting Meds Monday, need some positive stories!

My 15 year old was diagnosed with severe dyslexia and mild/moderate ADHD this past January. He had always been a great student in high level courses, but high...

My 15 year old was diagnosed with severe dyslexia and mild/moderate ADHD this pa...

lrt1

•6 years ago

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Child already has IEP for Speech, but recently diagnosed with ADHD & ODD. Need 504 plan too?Recommendations on Accommodations welcomed!

Our 7 year old son was recently diagnosed with ADHD combined presentation and ODD. He was previously evaluated thru school twice, once in preschool at age 5...

Our 7 year old son was recently diagnosed with ADHD combined presentation and OD...

KCsBM

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Searching for answers.

I just joined. Has any one heard of ontask gummy bears? I have been using bright spark but very little difference.

I just joined. Has any one heard of ontask gummy bears? I have been using bright...

Esesua

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Having a bad day

Today has been frustrating in small little ways. My son is endlessly asking me for things all day. He wants a friend to spend the night, he wants money for...

Today has been frustrating in small little ways. My son is endlessly asking me f...

EJsMom

•6 years ago

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New to this website...

Hello,my name is Jill and I have a fourteen year son, Charlie.( who is my life and only child.) Charlie has severe ADHD and is going into 8th grade. He is a...

Hello,my name is Jill and I have a fourteen year son, Charlie.( who is my life a...

JillArgall

•6 years ago

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Social challenges for middle schooler

I have a 11-year-old, son heading into 7th grade. He is having difficulties socially the last couple years and I’d like to get some opinions. He does fairly...

I have a 11-year-old, son heading into 7th grade. He is having difficulties soc...

howardw1976

•6 years ago

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Helping a teen with ADHD with Organization in the classroom/backpack!!

My son, is a great kid. He is on methylphenidate and also Intuniv. He was on the verge of failing last year and we managed to do it. We managed to end the year...

My son, is a great kid. He is on methylphenidate and also Intuniv. He was on the...

Milescircus

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Grandma caregiver absentee mom/dad

I'm the grandma caring for my grandson with adhd. His mom works and goes to school. She was out of his life for nine months and just returned. He was just...

I'm the grandma caring for my grandson with adhd. His mom works and goes to scho...

Grammysserenity

•6 years ago

8 Replies

ADHD-the carelessness disorder

Today I drove my son to camp. Mom usually drives him. After our 30 min drive I finally reached camp and he says, 'dad..hellllooo...no shoes!!' He forgot his...

Today I drove my son to camp. Mom usually drives him. After our 30 min drive I...

Mmagusin

•6 years ago

40 Replies

My son 9yrs old and has been diagnosed with ADHD. We have not put him on meds because of all of the side effects. What are the alternatives?

Has anyone been successful without meds?

Aj01

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Drivers Education for ADHD

New here...Anyone know of behind the wheel drivers education in Maryland for those with ADHD? Regular drivers education service doesn't get it.

New here...Anyone know of behind the wheel drivers education in Maryland for tho...

ldbiegel

•6 years ago

4 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for July 2018

Thankful for my son

Autism ADHD 14 yr old gets under my skin

Generic vs/ Brand Name

Struggling with adhd

My teenage son recently diagnosed with ADHD

Please Help me so I can help my child with ADHD

Eval by Doctor AND Eval at School???

PLEASE HELP

People "Undiagnosing" My Child

Trying to understand my 7 year old.

Should I be worried about Zoloft/Sertraline long-term effects?

CBD Oil ....Maybe

aDHD 18 Year old with a job he hates

I am new, need guidance to help my daughter with ADHD.

I wrote this for all the parents

How do I communicate the diagnosis to my son?

ADHD Weekly -- Nurturing Communication With Your Young Adult

ADHD Weekly -- Your Child’s Transition to a New School with an IEP or 504 Plan

ADHD and Personal Space

Starting Meds Monday, need some positive stories!

Child already has IEP for Speech, but recently diagnosed with ADHD & ODD. Need 504 plan too?Recommendations on Accommodations welcomed!

Searching for answers.

Having a bad day

New to this website...

Social challenges for middle schooler

Helping a teen with ADHD with Organization in the classroom/backpack!!

Grandma caregiver absentee mom/dad

ADHD-the carelessness disorder

My son 9yrs old and has been diagnosed with ADHD. We have not put him on meds because of all of the side effects. What are the alternatives?

Drivers Education for ADHD

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