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2018 adhd conference

hello im a new member and i want to attend the national conference in st. louis is anyone going and what is the promo code so I can register?

hello im a new member and i want to attend the national conference in st. louis ...

grannycares

•6 years ago

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I'n new and scared.

I haven't tested my two boys. One is 12 and the other 10. State testing (SBAC) is sky high. They are reading at almost college level. I know ADHD has nothing...

I haven't tested my two boys. One is 12 and the other 10. State testing (SBAC) i...

Patita1678

•6 years ago

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How to guide my 21yrs old son with a husband who doesn't understand ADHD much

Hello. I am struggling with my adult son who doesn't have a willingness to make his ADD life better. He barely graduated high school but went to college to...

Hello. I am struggling with my adult son who doesn't have a willingness to make ...

magenta1443785

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Lighten Your Child’s Backpack Load

National Backpack Awareness Day is Wednesday, September 26. How do you select a backpack that is up to the rigors of the new school year—but safe for your...

National Backpack Awareness Day is Wednesday, September 26. How do you select a ...

KarenADHDWeekly

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ADHD Weekly -- Prepare Your Teen for Success in High School

Is your teen ready for the adjustments that come as she or he works towards greater independence? Read "Prepare Your Teen for Success in High School" at...

Is your teen ready for the adjustments that come as she or he works towards grea...

KarenADHDWeekly

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Self-defeating attitude & Medication

Hello everyone, As I write this, I’m afraid my 6 year-old might be in the 20% group where medication is not very effective. We have only tried Ritalin so...

Hello everyone, As I write this, I’m afraid my 6 year-old might be in the 20% ...

MissOz

•6 years ago

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Letter to the teachers

Hello, Are you guys writing a letters to the teachers introducing your child and the child special needs? Kind of like reminding them to read the IEP? I know...

Hello, Are you guys writing a letters to the teachers introducing your child an...

Aniusia

•6 years ago

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Bed Wetting 7 year old

Hi everyone. I've got a real problem that's breaking my heart. My 7-year-old still wets the bed but, understandably, doesn't want to wear a pull-up as it makes...

Hi everyone. I've got a real problem that's breaking my heart. My 7-year-old sti...

paradoxlive

•6 years ago

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Hope

I have been reading post after post and researching all about ADHD. At the end of 3rd grade my son got into the special ed program because his ADHD was...

I have been reading post after post and researching all about ADHD. At the end o...

Sweetkid

•6 years ago

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Game On!

I I googled how to make cleaning a game and I found this I think it’s great for kids and adults I’m gonna try it 😃🧠

I I googled how to make cleaning a game and I found this I think it’s great for ...

Lovinit

•6 years ago

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Highschool anxiety

Hello! My son is about to start grade 10. He has ADD. He has never been officially diagnosed but through reading and observation I strongly believe that is his...

Hello! My son is about to start grade 10. He has ADD. He has never been official...

Penn66

•6 years ago

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Supplements/phosphatisdylserine

I have a 7 year old daughter who is currently taking guanfacine. Dr. had suggested her also taking Vayarin. Does anyone have good results from this or what...

I have a 7 year old daughter who is currently taking guanfacine. Dr. had suggest...

Mdmomof6

•6 years ago

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Question from mom of high school boy

Hi. I am new to this group, but really need advice on school issues with my 11th grade son. I have a lot to ask, but want to start with the most pressing...

Hi. I am new to this group, but really need advice on school issues with my 11th...

Rainbowkids3

•6 years ago

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Not extended release stimulant

If your child is taking a stimulant that is short acting (not extended release) what have you found that works, what time of day do they take it, and what time...

If your child is taking a stimulant that is short acting (not extended release) ...

Mudpies

•6 years ago

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Supplement

What are good vitamins/supplements y’all give your ADHD/ODD children? I wanted to add a probiotic too. Any suggestions?

What are good vitamins/supplements y’all give your ADHD/ODD children? I wanted...

Paxtonsmommy

•6 years ago

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Single parent

Hello i am a single parent with a child 7yrs old with ADHD most days are a struggle an I’m mad at myself most times because i just dnt fully feel like i relate...

Hello i am a single parent with a child 7yrs old with ADHD most days are a strug...

Lovethangg1016

•6 years ago

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CBD Oil & ADHD? Who has tried it?

I’m looking to get my son off his meds and am wanting to try CBD oil instead....has anyone tried it? Tell me your take on it...

I’m looking to get my son off his meds and am wanting to try CBD oil instead.......

LostNNeverland

•6 years ago

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ADHD young ‘adulting’ center/workshops??

I’ve been doing my best at parenting my son with ADHD for 19 years. He has dropped out of college and is not working but just started taking his meds again....

I’ve been doing my best at parenting my son with ADHD for 19 years. He has drop...

AZWildflower

•6 years ago

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Child struggling/need med advice

Hello My son has been struggling in school since kindergarten. He was diagnosed with ADHD in 1st and he is now in 4th. I have had teacher after teacher tell me...

Hello My son has been struggling in school since kindergarten. He was diagnosed ...

Sweetkid

•6 years ago

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Outgrowing autism

What are the chances of outgrowing autism.

Rainbowh

•6 years ago

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Looking for advice and support

Hello, this is my first time reaching out for help and I'm not sure why! My son is 8 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD about 18 months ago. He is taking...

Hello, this is my first time reaching out for help and I'm not sure why! My son...

MissUK

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Sunlight for ADHD? What the Science Says

Are children really little plant that need good sunshine? Some interesting research points to strong sunshine as a possible preventative factor in either...

Are children really little plant that need good sunshine? Some interesting resea...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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Kindergarten with adhd

Hi my 4 year old with adhd starts school for the first time this year I’m super nervous because I’m scared they will start to label him and push him away...

Hi my 4 year old with adhd starts school for the first time this year I’m super ...

Sotoracheal

•6 years ago

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Allergy Test - food sensitivity?

Hi all, My son is 7 y.o. who is diagnosed with ADHD last year. He is going to have an allergy test next week as he shows allergy symptoms sometimes such as...

Hi all, My son is 7 y.o. who is diagnosed with ADHD last year. He is going to ha...

Adam081911

•6 years ago

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Just curious Middle and High school parents?

Would you allow your child to take an elective class that is study skills (part of this is how to stay organized)? You know how they have art, music,...

Would you allow your child to take an elective class that is study skills (part ...

Onthemove1971

•6 years ago

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Here we go again

Forgetting homework, getting emails and phone call from teachers and school hasnt even been in a whole month yet. Good grief. I cant deal with this again

Forgetting homework, getting emails and phone call from teachers and school hasn...

janaq

•6 years ago

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Son with ADHD, mother with BPD

Hello all, let me introduce myself. My son (five years old) was recently diagnosed ADHD. I was upset but in a way relieved since it explained a lot of his...

Hello all, let me introduce myself. My son (five years old) was recently diagno...

RolandOfEld

•6 years ago

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Help me analyze day 1 on Adderall

My 13 yo with ADHD- combined type was just diagnosed after a full neuropsych battery. Today was day one on medication - Adderall XR 10 mg. I'm not sure how it...

My 13 yo with ADHD- combined type was just diagnosed after a full neuropsych bat...

wendyks

•6 years ago

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Who does med breaks?

Hi! Our new pediatric psychiatrist wants us to take our son (12) off of his vyvanse on the weekends. I’m not opposed to it, but is anyone else taking med...

Hi! Our new pediatric psychiatrist wants us to take our son (12) off of his vyv...

VolcanoMom

•6 years ago

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Calls from school

How does everyone handle the calls from school? I try not to take it personally but I do. At the ICPC meetings everyone says they understand and want to work...

How does everyone handle the calls from school? I try not to take it personally ...

Jennlee6

•6 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for August 2018

2018 adhd conference

I'n new and scared.

How to guide my 21yrs old son with a husband who doesn't understand ADHD much

ADHD Weekly -- Lighten Your Child’s Backpack Load

ADHD Weekly -- Prepare Your Teen for Success in High School

Self-defeating attitude & Medication

Letter to the teachers

Bed Wetting 7 year old

Hope

Game On!

Highschool anxiety

Supplements/phosphatisdylserine

Question from mom of high school boy

Not extended release stimulant

Supplement

Single parent

CBD Oil & ADHD? Who has tried it?

ADHD young ‘adulting’ center/workshops??

Child struggling/need med advice

Outgrowing autism

Looking for advice and support

ADHD Weekly -- Sunlight for ADHD? What the Science Says

Kindergarten with adhd

Allergy Test - food sensitivity?

Just curious Middle and High school parents?

Here we go again

Son with ADHD, mother with BPD

Help me analyze day 1 on Adderall

Who does med breaks?

Calls from school

Search posts

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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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