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Ideas for songs for a 12 year old

I purchased a mp3 for my 12 year old daughter for Christmas. I am loading it with inspirational and upbeat songs for her. She struggles SO MUCH with social...

I purchased a mp3 for my 12 year old daughter for Christmas. I am loading it wi...

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•5 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- ADHD in the Classroom: Making the Midyear Check-in

We’re halfway through the school year. How well are your child’s academic accommodations working? It may be time to plan a check-in with the teachers. Read...

We’re halfway through the school year. How well are your child’s academic accomm...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•5 years ago

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Weight and medicine

Hello, How do you help a child maintain a healthy weight when he is on medication(s) that can promote weight gain. When my 10year old was younger he put on...

Hello, How do you help a child maintain a healthy weight when he is on medicatio...

Eliza76

•5 years ago

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Taekwondo

Hi all, my son 7 has been going to taekwondo over a year and he has orange belt. We recently switched academy due to the cost and distance. He had private...

Hi all, my son 7 has been going to taekwondo over a year and he has orange belt....

Adam081911

•5 years ago

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Finally Cried Today

After 2 weeks of helping my sick 11 yo son, I had a mental break down in the car on the way to work this morning. During his bouts with sickness, he tends to...

After 2 weeks of helping my sick 11 yo son, I had a mental break down in the car...

Janice_H

•5 years ago

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Have you tried supplement Accentrate?

I went to the International ADHD Conference this month and there was a company called Accentrate who created a supplement with ADHD-targeted vitamins that are...

I went to the International ADHD Conference this month and there was a company c...

lucybow

•5 years ago

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Week 1

So we finally decided to try Adderall XR for my 10 year old son and I just want to know if anyone out there has experience with this. The first day at school...

So we finally decided to try Adderall XR for my 10 year old son and I just want ...

Sweetkid

•5 years ago

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Two kids with a diagnosis

Does anyone have more than one child with an ADHD diagnosis? My middle daughter is diagnosed with ADHD along with some other diagnosis’ as well, but call me...

Does anyone have more than one child with an ADHD diagnosis? My middle daughter ...

justine_lynae

•5 years ago

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Hello! Day 1

Hello out there - our 7-year old son was diagnosed with ADD back in August and we started meds last Friday, Adderall XR - 10 mg. I joined today because the...

Hello out there - our 7-year old son was diagnosed with ADD back in August and w...

KMLMPLS

•5 years ago

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Who is on your treatment team?

I'm curious do most of you use a pediatrician, a psychiatrist, a nurse practitioner? Do you have other counselors involved or just the prescriber? Maybe we...

I'm curious do most of you use a pediatrician, a psychiatrist, a nurse practitio...

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•5 years ago

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Grateful

I want to thank all of you that have given me support. I know I can't get to the messages right away. It may take days or weeks. But, I appreciate the no...

I want to thank all of you that have given me support. I know I can't get to the...

LetYourVoiceBHeard

•5 years ago

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What support is available for teenager's parents?

mfarah

•5 years ago

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I need to get my husband on my team

I know the holidays bring out all the family issues (good and bad), and for the most part ours is pretty smooth. The one person I can't seem to get on the...

I know the holidays bring out all the family issues (good and bad), and for the ...

BunnyTech

•5 years ago

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Genesight

I forgot to mention that my son took the genetic testing and all the adhd meds were in the red zone. Which meant he had a significant gene drug interaction...

I forgot to mention that my son took the genetic testing and all the adhd meds w...

Sweetkid

•5 years ago

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adderall tics and risperidone

We have been through so many different meds. Currently trying adderall 20 mg (13 yrs old) but she gets tics. So her Psychiatrist prescribed risperidone to take...

We have been through so many different meds. Currently trying adderall 20 mg (13...

willowadhd

•5 years ago

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ADHD meds

So we started Adderall XR 2 days ago. My son is 10 years old and since we started he seems agitated and annoyed. He stayed up til 1:30AM when he usually sleeps...

So we started Adderall XR 2 days ago. My son is 10 years old and since we starte...

Sweetkid

•5 years ago

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First Day Here

Hey everyone! I'm the mother of 3 amazing kids, the oldest of which has ADHD. I'm really looking for a support group of parents who also cope with the unique...

Hey everyone! I'm the mother of 3 amazing kids, the oldest of which has ADHD. ...

BunnyTech

•5 years ago

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Focalin

Hello everyone, My son psychiatrist wants to try Focalin this time. This will be the third medication that we have tried. Any common side effects, good or...

Hello everyone, My son psychiatrist wants to try Focalin this time. This will ...

vivian2222

•5 years ago

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Family gathering woes

It's 11:45pm, and I'm in the kitchen eating pumpkin pie. Two pieces. I shouldn't, and I know it. But I am. Because I'm hurting. I'm looking ahead to the rest...

It's 11:45pm, and I'm in the kitchen eating pumpkin pie. Two pieces. I shouldn't...

Momof4blessings

•5 years ago

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ADHD educational video

I saw a video post by a male doctor on ADHD behavioral issues. It was so great to see, but can't find it. Dies anyone have the link?

I saw a video post by a male doctor on ADHD behavioral issues. It was so great t...

Gmajulie

•5 years ago

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Educational Video

A few months ago, someone posted a link to a great video for behavior issues. I can't locate it?

A few months ago, someone posted a link to a great video for behavior issues. I ...

Gmajulie

•5 years ago

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9 year old slapping his face,how do I make him stop...??

My son 9 year old (not medicated) ADHD,ADD,anxiety, started slapping his face ,(not angry when slapping.) I constantly tell him to stop but replies with I have...

My son 9 year old (not medicated) ADHD,ADD,anxiety, started slapping his face ,(...

dianam123

•5 years ago

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Those with IEP's - best practices and ideas

At my daughter's school we are writing her IEP between now and Christmas. We have already figured out that she will be in a small group math class, but I'm...

At my daughter's school we are writing her IEP between now and Christmas. We ha...

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•5 years ago

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End of the semester and stressing

So here we have 3 weeks now to complete two book reports. Yesterday we finished the first book. We chose the shortest books in each of the categories and all...

So here we have 3 weeks now to complete two book reports. Yesterday we finished...

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•5 years ago

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Immature behavior or misbehaving?

I was listening to a Podcast on ADHD and the women talked a lot about us realizing that our children's behavior is because they are immature, not becuase the...

I was listening to a Podcast on ADHD and the women talked a lot about us realizi...

Onthemove1971

•5 years ago

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Biofeedback/neurofeedback

Hello everyone. I’m wondering what you all think of bio/neurofeedback we are going to give it a go with our 11year old. I guess I’m hoping for some success...

Hello everyone. I’m wondering what you all think of bio/neurofeedback we are go...

beejstar

•5 years ago

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To reward or punish? What works best for you?

I am very curious about what works best for the group. When you start the day out fresh if you temp. your child with rewards does that work better? Or if you...

I am very curious about what works best for the group. When you start the day ou...

Onthemove1971

•5 years ago

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6 year old starting Focasin

Hi, Hoping others can share their experiences. My 6 yr old was recently diagnosed with ADHD. She’s very smart academically but has had problems behaviorally...

Hi, Hoping others can share their experiences. My 6 yr old was recently diagnos...

chocoholic188

•5 years ago

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Stopping meds

Has anyone stopped meds and tried to go all natural? My son has motion tics and it gets worse with meds I wanted to try not meds and see what I can do with...

Has anyone stopped meds and tried to go all natural? My son has motion tics and ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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504 Plan and Cell Phone Policies

I’m wondering if anyone is having experience with this: My son is a high school senior and has an accommodation written in his 504 Plan that allows him to use...

I’m wondering if anyone is having experience with this: My son is a high school...

kshds

•5 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for November 2018

Ideas for songs for a 12 year old

ADHD Weekly -- ADHD in the Classroom: Making the Midyear Check-in

Weight and medicine

Taekwondo

Finally Cried Today

Have you tried supplement Accentrate?

Week 1

Two kids with a diagnosis

Hello! Day 1

Who is on your treatment team?

Grateful

What support is available for teenager's parents?

I need to get my husband on my team

Genesight

adderall tics and risperidone

ADHD meds

First Day Here

Focalin

Family gathering woes

ADHD educational video

Educational Video

9 year old slapping his face,how do I make him stop...??

Those with IEP's - best practices and ideas

End of the semester and stressing

Immature behavior or misbehaving?

Biofeedback/neurofeedback

To reward or punish? What works best for you?

6 year old starting Focasin

Stopping meds

504 Plan and Cell Phone Policies

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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