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ADHD Weekly -- Fidget Toys and ADHD: Still Paying Attention?

Fidget spinners were a passing fad. But does fidgeting have any proven benefits? Read what the experts are telling us in "Fidget spinners were a passing fad....

Fidget spinners were a passing fad. But does fidgeting have any proven benefits?...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•5 years ago

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Parent participants needed for study! Effects of Parent Stress and Child's ADHD Severity on Treatment Choice--chance to win $25 gift card

Hello! My name is Grace Carlson, MA and I am a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Psy.D. program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I...

Hello! My name is Grace Carlson, MA and I am a doctoral student in the Clinical ...

GCarlsonMA

•5 years ago

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To medicate or not

I have a 5 1/2 year old son who has an adhd diagnosis, he has an iep with a behavioral plan, I have tried vitamins, essential oils, adjusting his diet and...

I have a 5 1/2 year old son who has an adhd diagnosis, he has an iep with a beha...

Tracey1782

•5 years ago

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I need prayer for my son that has Autism & ADHD, he is getting suspended for his behavior @ school. I'm getting ready for another IEP

Meeting next week @ school. He doesn't have behaviors everyday at school, I want to continue to fight for my child. I really don't know what to do next, he has...

Meeting next week @ school. He doesn't have behaviors everyday at school, I want...

mab246375

•5 years ago

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My 14 year old WITH adhd

Hi everyone, My son has been struggling with multiple choices on test he has a 504 plan. I spoke with a mom over the weekend and she told me I can make...

Hi everyone, My son has been struggling with multiple choices on test he has a 5...

Baglady5353

•5 years ago

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Working on diagnosis

We have an appointment next with with a neurologist to start diagnosis process. I get daily feed back from my sons teacher. She feels sometimes he can control...

We have an appointment next with with a neurologist to start diagnosis process. ...

Van3939

•5 years ago

1 Reply

ADHD In Toddler?

Hello! I am reaching out wondering if any parents can share their insights and experiences of toddlers with ADHD. ADHD runs in my family. I have the...

Hello! I am reaching out wondering if any parents can share their insights and e...

ADDoringLife

•5 years ago

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Ritalin

Hi, My 10 year old has been on Ritalin for three weeks now. 10mg long acting. I am not noticing any change in her focus. She seems fine all day but in the...

Hi, My 10 year old has been on Ritalin for three weeks now. 10mg long acting. I...

JoyousExpectation

•5 years ago

7 Replies

To medicate or not?

My 6 year old daughter was diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety and SPD in October 2018. We have been trying high quantities of Omega 3 fish oils and magnesium for a...

My 6 year old daughter was diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety and SPD in October 2018....

Dilily

•5 years ago

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Lost

I'm struggling with my 6 year old that is diagnosed with ADHD. He doesn't listen, he talks back, tantrums and the school is having problems with his attitude...

I'm struggling with my 6 year old that is diagnosed with ADHD. He doesn't listen...

Karnalie76

•5 years ago

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Middle School accommodation pushback- extended time

Hello- I'm new here. My 13 YO 8th grade daughter has had a diagnosis of anxiety for almost 3 years and has been regularly going to therapy with a psychologist....

Hello- I'm new here. My 13 YO 8th grade daughter has had a diagnosis of anxiety ...

teachnmomma

•5 years ago

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Still having school problems

So my son has been on concerta for over a month and his teachers still complain. Especially his reading/writing iep teacher. She always telling him your not...

So my son has been on concerta for over a month and his teachers still complain....

Sweetkid

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Newbie

Hi all, I have an 8yr old daughter, we have felt something isn’t quite right for a long time now and she has been under a paediatrician for a while now. Two...

Hi all, I have an 8yr old daughter, we have felt something isn’t quite right fo...

Hidden

•5 years ago

11 Replies

New and floundering

Hi, I have a 6yr old son who is seeing a play therapist with no official diagnosis. We suspect ADHD/ADD and possible sensory disorder. He has not been...

Hi, I have a 6yr old son who is seeing a play therapist with no official diagnos...

Mack2015

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Mydayis.

There is a newer medication called Mydayis. It is suppose to last up to 16 hours. Anyone know My son 13 year old just diagnosed with inattentive type one year...

There is a newer medication called Mydayis. It is suppose to last up to 16 hours...

erickson335

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Undiagnosed Kindergartener needs a supporting school

I have a 5 yr old who had 6 bad weeks in school in Henrico county, VA. He was moved to a private school and they instantly complained of fidgeting, problems...

I have a 5 yr old who had 6 bad weeks in school in Henrico county, VA. He was...

Hopeful_Helen

•5 years ago

13 Replies

How do you manage electronic devices?

Hello, all. Thank you in advance for reading this and for any feedback you may have. My teen is not allowed video games during the school week, and I take his...

Hello, all. Thank you in advance for reading this and for any feedback you may h...

Birdie7

•5 years ago

37 Replies

Pharmacies

Ok, here is what I don't get. I'm just trying to get these dang meds right for my daughter. We've been on the same meds, but different doses for four months...

Ok, here is what I don't get. I'm just trying to get these dang meds right for ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

13 Replies

ADHD Weekly -- Finding the Right Summer Camp

This is the time to find a summer camp for your child and be sure he's enrolled. We talked with a camp director about what a parent can do to find the right...

This is the time to find a summer camp for your child and be sure he's enrolled....

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•5 years ago

1 Reply

Seasonal Affective Disorder

So we were at the psychiatric NP yesterday. My daughter is rapid cycling right now so we are trying to nip it as quickly as possible. The Pysch NP mentioned...

So we were at the psychiatric NP yesterday. My daughter is rapid cycling right ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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ADHD 13 year old Troubles

My son is 13 and ADHD. He is very smart and can sometimes be pretty mature. However he mostly acts like a little child. He constantly makes noises, talks...

My son is 13 and ADHD. He is very smart and can sometimes be pretty mature. Howe...

jessicasafford

•5 years ago

24 Replies

On again and off again- medication

My seven year old daughter was put on medication when she was six after being diagnosed with ADHD. She is the youngest in her class and was having a really...

My seven year old daughter was put on medication when she was six after being di...

kondasa

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Adhd

My 5 year old daughter diagnosed with ADHD WITH ANXIETY and I feel alone and lost

My 5 year old daughter diagnosed with ADHD WITH ANXIETY and I feel alone and los...

rlawlordeann1

•5 years ago

13 Replies

School Options Advice

I am looking for feedback from other parents regarding how best to approach school. My son (age 7) is intellectually gifted and has fairly severe ADHD as well...

I am looking for feedback from other parents regarding how best to approach scho...

SylvieS

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Lowering expectations to avoid disappointment

Is it unrealistic to expect my teenage son to accomplish something on a weekend? All he wants to do is watch TV and play on his phone when he is failing three...

Is it unrealistic to expect my teenage son to accomplish something on a weekend?...

corster

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Any advice

My son has been on concerta since before the winter break. I don’t really see any improvement or difference other then he cries too much. His teacher says that...

My son has been on concerta since before the winter break. I don’t really see an...

Sweetkid

•5 years ago

16 Replies

ADHD, ODD, OBD, ANXIETY, MELTDOWNS

What supplements and vitamins are going to help my daughter 11yrs old! She treats my mom and I like she hates us, and is like totally different around others...

What supplements and vitamins are going to help my daughter 11yrs old! She treat...

Monty07

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Phone Apps

Has anyone had success with using a reminder App? This was suggested by our therapist so my son can write down his school assignments. He's constantly...

Has anyone had success with using a reminder App? This was suggested by our ther...

Onthemove1971

•5 years ago

5 Replies

School environments for K / elementary

Hi all, for ADHD/anxiety kids, what school environments have worked? Public school with IEP / special needs schools / supportive mainstream schools? We're in...

Hi all, for ADHD/anxiety kids, what school environments have worked? Public scho...

ABPW

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Nuero Feedback

Anyone use nuerofeed back and find it was successful? Are the effects long term or do you have to constantly go back for treatment? Any information would be...

Anyone use nuerofeed back and find it was successful? Are the effects long term ...

Van3939

•5 years ago

8 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for January 2019

ADHD Weekly -- Fidget Toys and ADHD: Still Paying Attention?

Parent participants needed for study! Effects of Parent Stress and Child's ADHD Severity on Treatment Choice--chance to win $25 gift card

To medicate or not

I need prayer for my son that has Autism & ADHD, he is getting suspended for his behavior @ school. I'm getting ready for another IEP

My 14 year old WITH adhd

Working on diagnosis

ADHD In Toddler?

Ritalin

To medicate or not?

Lost

Middle School accommodation pushback- extended time

Still having school problems

Newbie

New and floundering

Mydayis.

Undiagnosed Kindergartener needs a supporting school

How do you manage electronic devices?

Pharmacies

ADHD Weekly -- Finding the Right Summer Camp

Seasonal Affective Disorder

ADHD 13 year old Troubles

On again and off again- medication

Adhd

School Options Advice

Lowering expectations to avoid disappointment

Any advice

ADHD, ODD, OBD, ANXIETY, MELTDOWNS

Phone Apps

School environments for K / elementary

Nuero Feedback

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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