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My son is behind on his reading level

My son is in the third grade and is really struggling with reading. Does anyone have any suggestions on books that will not only help him to become a better...

My son is in the third grade and is really struggling with reading. Does anyone...

CHendon

•6 years ago

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Acceptable side effects

We are in the process of finding the right medication and dosage for my 9 year old daughter. We first tried Adderall - she seems to have had some gains at...

We are in the process of finding the right medication and dosage for my 9 year o...

K8rtot

•6 years ago

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Children becoming Adults with ADHD

My daughter is 8 years old with ADHD. I am wondering if anyone can give me some insight into what it's been like having a child grow into an adult with ADHD....

My daughter is 8 years old with ADHD. I am wondering if anyone can give me some...

sea8shell

•6 years ago

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School working against my child with Adhd

My step son is now 8yo and was diagnosed ADHD at 5, and dyslexic just this year. We do not currently medicate due to horrible side effects he suffered during...

My step son is now 8yo and was diagnosed ADHD at 5, and dyslexic just this year....

Mamashark3

•6 years ago

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Multiple children, multiple issues= crazy house!

Hey all, we have 3 kiddos, 11, 7 and 4. The oldest is ADHD, ODD, anxious and depression, the 7 year old experiences sensory problems and is incredibly anxious...

Hey all, we have 3 kiddos, 11, 7 and 4. The oldest is ADHD, ODD, anxious and de...

Kiwilove

•6 years ago

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Medication Guilt

Do any other parents have a deep guilt of medicating there children with ADHD? I just read this about Parkinson's and worry even more......

Do any other parents have a deep guilt of medicating there children with ADHD? I...

ADHDmetoo

•6 years ago

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I thought as he a got older it would get easier... Not true at all

So my son was diagnosed at 5 and yes they were some rough times. Now he is 12 and his anger, back talking, impulsive crying spells and uncontrollable emotional...

So my son was diagnosed at 5 and yes they were some rough times. Now he is 12 an...

Jordysmom

•6 years ago

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The perfect 504 plan?

I will be writing a 504 plan for my 12 year old who attends middle. Please share what has worked and what has not worked, to help me with this process....

I will be writing a 504 plan for my 12 year old who attends middle. Please shar...

Onthemove1971

•6 years ago

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How long until you notice the effect of medication any children report some increased anger ?

Just wondering how long until you noticed a difference with the medication? Anyone see anger issues when they are coming off it in the evening? Only on day 2...

Just wondering how long until you noticed a difference with the medication? Anyo...

Marin2011

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Waiting period help!

Ok so we have 5 year old grandson no help from pediatric Dr prior to starting kindergarten with testing wanted him to be 6. 2 weeks in to school teacher calls...

Ok so we have 5 year old grandson no help from pediatric Dr prior to starting ki...

BaylorFan

•6 years ago

3 Replies

My son

My son Liam is 6 years old and has adhd and I have it too. Him and I are constantly fighting and he being so disrespectful. I don’t know what to do? Any advice

My son Liam is 6 years old and has adhd and I have it too. Him and I are constan...

Animatedgirl

•6 years ago

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Tutoring for ADHD child - Am I wasting my time and money?

After several years of low grades and lack of progress in school, I finally decided to get my 11 y.o. son with ADHD into tutoring. Does anyone have experience...

After several years of low grades and lack of progress in school, I finally deci...

Janice_H

•6 years ago

26 Replies

ADHD and dyslexia

Does any of your kids also has dyslexia? If yes, what kind of IEP accommodations do they have for dyslexia?

Does any of your kids also has dyslexia? If yes, what kind of IEP accommodations...

Aniusia

•6 years ago

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Roller coaster..

I feel like life with our son who has ADHD is a true roller coaster. There are ups and down and I have no idea why we have downs, but right now we are sure...

I feel like life with our son who has ADHD is a true roller coaster. There are u...

Onthemove1971

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Medical release to school?

I would like to know if I should fill out a medical release form for my child’s school? The guidance instructor would like to communicate directly with the...

I would like to know if I should fill out a medical release form for my child’s ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Booster Dose

Is it common for Doctors not to advise a booster dose? My daughters meds run out at 4 pm and from 4-8 pm she is on rebound and is really challenging for me and...

Is it common for Doctors not to advise a booster dose? My daughters meds run out...

kondasa

•6 years ago

3 Replies

ADHD and other issues

Our 13yr daughter was diagnosed 2yrs ago with ADHD. I feel that she was misdiagnosed but that is another matter. The other day she said that there is a girl in...

Our 13yr daughter was diagnosed 2yrs ago with ADHD. I feel that she was misdiagn...

Wendyloree

•6 years ago

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8year old who hates his life will mess help?

Our son was diagnosed at 5 yo with ADHD and we decided not to medicate at that time. He is now 8 and we are at a loss he can’t perform in school academically...

Our son was diagnosed at 5 yo with ADHD and we decided not to medicate at that t...

Marin2011

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Emotional Support Pet

Does anyone’s ADHD child have an emotional support dog? I am interested in doing more research to get one for my son.

Does anyone’s ADHD child have an emotional support dog? I am interested in doing...

RaquelMonique

•6 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for October 2018

My son is behind on his reading level

Acceptable side effects

Children becoming Adults with ADHD

School working against my child with Adhd

Multiple children, multiple issues= crazy house!

Medication Guilt

I thought as he a got older it would get easier... Not true at all

The perfect 504 plan?

How long until you notice the effect of medication any children report some increased anger ?

Waiting period help!

My son

Tutoring for ADHD child - Am I wasting my time and money?

ADHD and dyslexia

Roller coaster..

Medical release to school?

Booster Dose

ADHD and other issues

8year old who hates his life will mess help?

Emotional Support Pet

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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