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ADHD/ASD and sleep

It’s currently 4:40 AM and I’ve already been up 1.5 hours with my daughter, she’s really really struggling tonight. She’s struggling to communicate, and been...

It’s currently 4:40 AM and I’ve already been up 1.5 hours with my daughter, she’...

justine_lynae

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Playing with toys

Does anyone eleses 12 year old still plays with toys. My 12 year old son just started playing with playmobils again and he plays with Roblox characters. I...

Does anyone eleses 12 year old still plays with toys. My 12 year old son just st...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Therapy for ADHD Teen

I have a 19yr. old son with ADHD. Since he is "chronologically" considered an adult, he refuses the thought of receiving any counseling. I realize this is a...

I have a 19yr. old son with ADHD. Since he is "chronologically" considered an a...

hiker1j

•6 years ago

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Check in check out sheet for elementary students

My daughter has the same thing at her school. She doesn't get a treat from the teacher she check in with. Shes in 2nd grade her check teacher is her first...

My daughter has the same thing at her school. She doesn't get a treat from the t...

Kiandra

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Rewards

I am looking to implement a reward system. We currently just vocalize the reward. As many of you know ADHD'ers tend to forget easily and can benefit from...

I am looking to implement a reward system. We currently just vocalize the reward...

Softball25

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Developmental Pediatrican vs Psychiatrist for Meds

My son is seeing a developmental pediatrican who prescribes meds for ADHD. I have been reading a lot of post where it's recommended to see a psychiatrist to...

My son is seeing a developmental pediatrican who prescribes meds for ADHD. I hav...

Softball25

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Child with ADHD and divorce/custody

Some specialists say an adhd child should stay in one house and just visit the other parent every other weekend. Others say it is best for them to have equal...

Some specialists say an adhd child should stay in one house and just visit the o...

DivADHD

•6 years ago

2 Replies

I Need Help

My grandson is 9 years old and I have been raising him for 7 years. He was taken from my daughter just before he turned 2 years old. Why because of drugs. My...

My grandson is 9 years old and I have been raising him for 7 years. He was taken...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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8yo Girl - ADHD - Inattentive - Help!!

Both my children struggle with ADHD. My son is hyperactive, my daughter is inattentive (at at times hyper). But i am writing about my daughter as I don't...

Both my children struggle with ADHD. My son is hyperactive, my daughter is inat...

ADHDx2Mom

•6 years ago

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Starting diagnosis journey

My son hasn’t been diagnosed yet with any formal diagnosis. We get daily message from school that he lacks focus, stamina and attention. I am just starting...

My son hasn’t been diagnosed yet with any formal diagnosis. We get daily message...

Van3939

•6 years ago

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This is what my son school have for children that is struggling with staying on task. It's called checked in check out.

If you're child is struggling to stay on task try this. Hope this works good luck.

If you're child is struggling to stay on task try this. Hope this works good luc...

Kiandra

•6 years ago

10 Replies

School Behavior and Medication

My Child is 7yrs old and has ADHD combined. He has been really struggling with behavior in school which is also impacting his school work. He is using his...

My Child is 7yrs old and has ADHD combined. He has been really struggling with b...

Softball25

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Write School for kid ADHD and Learning Disability

where can I begin!! it's been a long journey, I have a 7 year old boy sweet, loving and energetic kid!! diagnosed with ADHD, both hyperactive and Inattentive,...

where can I begin!! it's been a long journey, I have a 7 year old boy sweet, lov...

yesy275

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Thank you everyone!

Reading all these posts - is the first time in years I haven't felt alone! You guys are all doing a great job with your kids. Don't give up! These fun...

Reading all these posts - is the first time in years I haven't felt alone! You ...

sea8shell

•6 years ago

2 Replies

psychiatrist dealing with ADHD

I am hoping to find a psychiatrist to help my 19 year old daughter with Inattentive ADHD. Vyvanse seemed to be working (and still is) but am wondering if it's...

I am hoping to find a psychiatrist to help my 19 year old daughter with Inattent...

willandgrace

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Heartbroken

Today happened. One the things I feared a lot. My son is a first grader, and he shared that his teacher told him he is always shouting out because his...

Today happened. One the things I feared a lot. My son is a first grader, and he ...

Luluisaac15

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Time to Change Schools?

Howdy everyone! We currently have our daughter at a catholic private school, actually the school I attended as a child. Kingergarten was difficult, after that...

Howdy everyone! We currently have our daughter at a catholic private school, act...

daemaitehn

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Strategies for Calming Hyperactive Child

My daughter is not all that hyperactive even though she has ADHD-- her issues are related to other areas. In the morning we stand at the bus stop for 10...

My daughter is not all that hyperactive even though she has ADHD-- her issues ar...

kondasa

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Looking for ADHD support NorthEastern Washington

Hi we moved recently and I am not having a lot of luck finding ADHD support for our family. Does anyone know of support groups or social skills groups for...

Hi we moved recently and I am not having a lot of luck finding ADHD support for ...

SylvieS

•6 years ago

1 Reply

New to ADHD

My second grader just started Adderall for primarily inattentive ADHD. I’ve been questioning his focus for a couple of years now; last fall he started karate...

My second grader just started Adderall for primarily inattentive ADHD. I’ve been...

splendidyam

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Frustrated

We literally had a therapy appointment two hours ago and my son has since: told me he hates me, thrown things down the stairs, yelled at his brother and given...

We literally had a therapy appointment two hours ago and my son has since: told ...

ZosMom

•6 years ago

25 Replies

ADHD Weekly Question -- How Do You Prepare for the Holiday Season?

Hello Readers, ADHD Weekly is looking towards the upcoming holiday season and we'd like to know how you prepare for the festivities. We're putting together an...

Hello Readers, ADHD Weekly is looking towards the upcoming holiday season and we...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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New to this site

My son is 15 and does not have a formal diagnosis. We've tried Psychologists on a number of occasions. He is uncooperative and it is expensive and time...

My son is 15 and does not have a formal diagnosis. We've tried Psychologists on ...

Mich69

•6 years ago

7 Replies

At Wits End

My son is a senior at our local public high school. He was previously enrolled at a small private school that caters to children with learning differences....

My son is a senior at our local public high school. He was previously enrolled ...

meegan

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Preparation for Psychiatrist Appt?

This coming week, my 15 year-old has an appointment with a psychiatrist. I go for a parent appointment first. What should I expect? What should I bring (report...

This coming week, my 15 year-old has an appointment with a psychiatrist. I go fo...

Marebear129

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Reading apps

What are the best free reading apps to help a third grader who is falling behind? He has ADHD and needs something that can keep him interested as well.

What are the best free reading apps to help a third grader who is falling behind...

stw298s

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Just curious...

Our son is 12 years old and has been on medication for almost 5 years. He and I were talking about what he feels when he takes his medication and also when it...

Our son is 12 years old and has been on medication for almost 5 years. He and I...

Onthemove1971

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Exhausted, worried, single mom

My son is 10yrs. old. He was diagnosed with ADHD. at the age of 6. He has a learning disability, as well as ODD. He’s been on conserta for a few years now. I...

My son is 10yrs. old. He was diagnosed with ADHD. at the age of 6. He has a lea...

Madmarie

•6 years ago

8 Replies

School frustrations

Hello my fellow ADHD parents! :) So I need to vent. My son is in 2nd grade and this is his 4th school already due to moving and finally placing him in a...

Hello my fellow ADHD parents! :) So I need to vent. My son is in 2nd grade and ...

Paxtonsmommy

•6 years ago

11 Replies

I need some support

Hello everyone, My son was diagnosed with ADHD a couple of months ago. His psychiatrist started him in concerta and the very next day he stated that he could...

Hello everyone, My son was diagnosed with ADHD a couple of months ago. His psych...

vivian2222

•6 years ago

15 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for October 2018

ADHD/ASD and sleep

Playing with toys

Therapy for ADHD Teen

Check in check out sheet for elementary students

Rewards

Developmental Pediatrican vs Psychiatrist for Meds

Child with ADHD and divorce/custody

I Need Help

8yo Girl - ADHD - Inattentive - Help!!

Starting diagnosis journey

This is what my son school have for children that is struggling with staying on task. It's called checked in check out.

School Behavior and Medication

Write School for kid ADHD and Learning Disability

Thank you everyone!

psychiatrist dealing with ADHD

Heartbroken

Time to Change Schools?

Strategies for Calming Hyperactive Child

Looking for ADHD support NorthEastern Washington

New to ADHD

Frustrated

ADHD Weekly Question -- How Do You Prepare for the Holiday Season?

New to this site

At Wits End

Preparation for Psychiatrist Appt?

Reading apps

Just curious...

Exhausted, worried, single mom

School frustrations

I need some support

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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