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Hello!

Hello, My 5 year old was diagnosed with ADHD in September of last year and anxiety last month. I think he has mild ODD also. He has terrible meltdowns at...

Hello, My 5 year old was diagnosed with ADHD in September of last year and anxie...

Stephd0706

•5 years ago

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ADHD Fundraiser

Has anyone ever put together an ADHD Fundraiser? I would like too, but have no clue we're to start?

Has anyone ever put together an ADHD Fundraiser? I would like too, but have no c...

Stephd0706

•5 years ago

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Getting the max out of medication

While speaking to our son's child psychiatric about using his medication better ( not just increasing) she recommended we wait until he walks out the door for...

While speaking to our son's child psychiatric about using his medication better ...

Onthemove1971

•5 years ago

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My 2nd grader reading/writing struggles

I am writing about my other son today. I have a 7 year old son who I believe is struggling in reading comprehension assignments. When I approach the teacher...

I am writing about my other son today. I have a 7 year old son who I believe is ...

Sweetkid

•5 years ago

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Grants for private schools

Has anyone gotten a grant to send your child to a private elementary, middle, or high school?

Has anyone gotten a grant to send your child to a private elementary, middle, or...

Trinidee

•5 years ago

1 Reply

What happened to Vayrin

I cannot believe they stopped selling Vayrin in the US, does anyone have info on this??? What is a good substitute, really helps with emotions

I cannot believe they stopped selling Vayrin in the US, does anyone have info on...

Sullivan47

•5 years ago

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Waiting for Insurance Co. to renew Adderall script

My 17-yo son has ADHD and has been doing pretty well after playing with a mixture of meds over the past year. Now it has been a year since diagnosis. I went to...

My 17-yo son has ADHD and has been doing pretty well after playing with a mixtur...

1lama3

•5 years ago

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Health Unlocked App for iOS

As a busy mom of a complicated ADHD child. I would love to access this site on an app. It would be a much more user friendly platform. Some of the posts that...

As a busy mom of a complicated ADHD child. I would love to access this site on a...

StrongLove

•5 years ago

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Boarding School

Hello! Ian happy to talk with you! I need orientations about school for my daughter in USA ! Have same one who can help me

Hello! Ian happy to talk with you! I need orientations about school for my daug...

Bia1000

•5 years ago

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IEP ? 504?

I’m in need of help. My 10 year old son, diagnosed with combined ADHD/ODD. He takes vyvanse 30 mg for school. Each year he starts off well, but by January, the...

I’m in need of help. My 10 year old son, diagnosed with combined ADHD/ODD. He ta...

Brownstoner

•5 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Springtime & Sunshine: Can They Ease ADHD?

Though some parts of the country are in the midst of a once-a-century blizzard, spring is emerging in other parts. Do you find that your child's ADHD symptoms...

Though some parts of the country are in the midst of a once-a-century blizzard, ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•5 years ago

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I hate when teachers say, "All the students had time to get their work completed".

I used to be a teacher. I know they are overworked, underpaid and unappreciated. I lived that life and walked away from it because of the enormous stress....

I used to be a teacher. I know they are overworked, underpaid and unappreciated....

ChristinaR1967

•5 years ago

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Video Game struggle

My son is 8 and is diagnosed with ADHD and ODD. He is on meds and we are still working on figuring out what works. He got a video game system for Christmas...

My son is 8 and is diagnosed with ADHD and ODD. He is on meds and we are still ...

Onedayatatimemom

•5 years ago

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Getting a fake diagnosis - college admissions scandal

I just have to post about this. I'm sure most of you have already heard about this, but very wealthy parents have been indicted for bribing colleges to get...

I just have to post about this. I'm sure most of you have already heard about t...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Concerta side effect?

My son just went from Concerta 18mg to 27mg today and he said he felt fine all day. It wasn't until about 5pm that he started complaining of stomach aches. He...

My son just went from Concerta 18mg to 27mg today and he said he felt fine all d...

PurpleMom11

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Great article on CBD oil

I have learned alot more about using CBD. Here is one thing that I think is important for parents to understand. Available CBD products meant to be taken...

I have learned alot more about using CBD. Here is one thing that I think is impo...

Onthemove1971

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Medication changes

Hi I am new to this community. I have a 7yo boy who was diagnosed in end of Kindergarten (he is now in 2nd grade). He recently had a big change in his mood and...

Hi I am new to this community. I have a 7yo boy who was diagnosed in end of Kind...

Sy5636

•5 years ago

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Headaches from Concerta - 2 weeks in

Our 13 year old daughter was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD in January. She is extremely bright, but struggles to keep up with her schoolwork (slow...

Our 13 year old daughter was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD in January. She is...

Watermelon5

•5 years ago

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brief survey on ADHD

I am in a masters program where I am taking a class in Educational Technology. I am doing my project on using technology to support ADHD students, their...

I am in a masters program where I am taking a class in Educational Technology. I...

ScatteredMommy

•5 years ago

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Lying

I have a ten year old son who lately lies about doing his teeth, showering, etc. We have taken away things such as computer time and phones. Not working, so we...

I have a ten year old son who lately lies about doing his teeth, showering, etc....

Jane1113

•5 years ago

21 Replies

ADHD Parenting Guilt

I just feel guilty. I cant seem to put my passions away long enough to properly be "there" for my girl. Anyone else hyperfocus fir hours on something that...

I just feel guilty. I cant seem to put my passions away long enough to properly ...

Artaddict

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Charter Schools For Students With ADHD

Are charter schools opportunities for children affected by ADHD? CHADD’s public policy committee wants to know more about the possible benefits and drawbacks...

Are charter schools opportunities for children affected by ADHD? CHADD’s public ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•5 years ago

1 Reply

ADHD Weekly -- Half of Children Who Need Mental Health Care Don’t Get It

Of children diagnosed with a mental health concern --including ADHD -- up to half of them are not receiving the care they need. A new study looked at why that...

Of children diagnosed with a mental health concern --including ADHD -- up to hal...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•5 years ago

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Person who posted about reducing costs for ADHD meds - I have a thought

Hi. There was a question about this in the past week but I can't find that thread. I don't have a solid solution as it sounds like you have already...

Hi. There was a question about this in the past week but I can't find that thre...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Concerta 27mg

Hello, my son is 10 years old and we started meds at the end of last year. He has been on adderall xr and concerta Xr I believe 18mg and then bumped up the...

Hello, my son is 10 years old and we started meds at the end of last year. He ha...

Sweetkid

•5 years ago

1 Reply

One Month on Concerta - High Emotions

Hi all, Our son (7 years old) has been on Concerta for one month. We’ve increased the dose twice and he’s currently on 36 mg. He is incredibly emotional while...

Hi all, Our son (7 years old) has been on Concerta for one month. We’ve increase...

nvuletich

•5 years ago

22 Replies

A new diagnosis of Autism on top of ADHD

Hi! SO thankful for the community of understanding, smart parents. My son (7- second grade) has been diagnosed with ADHD for a year now, and last week we got...

Hi! SO thankful for the community of understanding, smart parents. My son (7- s...

beemom

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Do they ready know how to study?

I am finding that our son who is 12 years old does not know how to study. I would not be surprised if he also doesn't know how to take notes in class. He...

I am finding that our son who is 12 years old does not know how to study. I woul...

Onthemove1971

•5 years ago

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Loud and strange noises caused by ritalin?

Our 8 year old son was diagnosed a year ago with ADHD and has been on various meds since August. He’s now on methylphenidate (Ritalin) for about 4 months. It...

Our 8 year old son was diagnosed a year ago with ADHD and has been on various me...

mariner8993

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Hello, introducing myself:))

Hello all, I realized I jumped on to this forum without properly introducing myself and making sure my presence here is ok. I am an ADHD coach and not a...

Hello all, I realized I jumped on to this forum without properly introducing mys...

Joanna03

•5 years ago

8 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for March 2019

Hello!

ADHD Fundraiser

Getting the max out of medication

My 2nd grader reading/writing struggles

Grants for private schools

What happened to Vayrin

Waiting for Insurance Co. to renew Adderall script

Health Unlocked App for iOS

Boarding School

IEP ? 504?

ADHD Weekly -- Springtime & Sunshine: Can They Ease ADHD?

I hate when teachers say, "All the students had time to get their work completed".

Video Game struggle

Getting a fake diagnosis - college admissions scandal

Concerta side effect?

Great article on CBD oil

Medication changes

Headaches from Concerta - 2 weeks in

brief survey on ADHD

Lying

ADHD Parenting Guilt

Charter Schools For Students With ADHD

ADHD Weekly -- Half of Children Who Need Mental Health Care Don’t Get It

Person who posted about reducing costs for ADHD meds - I have a thought

Concerta 27mg

One Month on Concerta - High Emotions

A new diagnosis of Autism on top of ADHD

Do they ready know how to study?

Loud and strange noises caused by ritalin?

Hello, introducing myself:))

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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