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14 yr old son

Hello I have 14 yr old son with ADHD and he is currently going to a different school. I have a meeting today with his school and home District. Amd his home...

Hello I have 14 yr old son with ADHD and he is currently going to a different sc...

Jbrunell

•5 years ago

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Choosing ehe right type of High School Private vs Public

Hello All, My son is going to high school next year, and I'm anxious about choosing the best fit for him. My son has ADHD and is always picking the wrong...

Hello All, My son is going to high school next year, and I'm anxious about choo...

MySONshine

•5 years ago

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Transition meeting

Hello, my son is 14, ADHD, has IEP and lots of support from school . We have a transition meeting this Wednesday. Can anybody share, from their experience...

Hello, my son is 14, ADHD, has IEP and lots of support from school . We have a ...

Aniusia

•5 years ago

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Extra dose of medication

My 11 year old son is on Focalin 10 mg twice a day. He has been on it for 2 years now. Recently we have noticed that in the morning before his dose or after...

My 11 year old son is on Focalin 10 mg twice a day. He has been on it for 2 year...

annett26

•5 years ago

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College Bridge programs for ADHD students?

Hi all, we are wondering if anyone has experience with college bridge programs specifically for adhd students? Our son is now finishing his senior...

Hi all, we are wondering if anyone has experience with college bridge...

erinvrie31

•5 years ago

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Did I mention we are going camping?

Yes, we are. Camping with the whole class from school. no idea how many kids. In the mountains. Not a camper here, at all. I have a theory. I don't go...

Yes, we are. Camping with the whole class from school. no idea how many kids. ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Anyone keep their ADHD child back a year in school (3rd grade)?

Grandson has been on meds a year and is doing much better at school, but January tests show his skills are actually about first grade level. Of course schools...

Grandson has been on meds a year and is doing much better at school, but January...

Kyhlee

•5 years ago

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About the medicine

Hello , so my 6 yr old son was taking Vyvanse but the first 4 days omg they were bad !!!! He was calm but with an attitude and always angry , to the point he...

Hello , so my 6 yr old son was taking Vyvanse but the first 4 days omg they were...

Julez87

•5 years ago

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Grandson on medication now

My grandson is 12 years old soon to be 13 and he was diagnosed with adhd when he was 6 but I fought against medication and tried so many other approaches. He...

My grandson is 12 years old soon to be 13 and he was diagnosed with adhd when he...

grannycares

•5 years ago

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Please take my class survey on ADHD Support Software

https://forms.gle/BQhA5rkt8XHL6JBy5 Thank you to those of you have participated in my earlier surveys on technology supports for ADHD students. These surveys...

https://forms.gle/BQhA5rkt8XHL6JBy5 Thank you to those of you have participated ...

ScatteredMommy

•5 years ago

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My son

My son is 7 years old he is diagnosed with adhd and odd and he's on medicine and I am having trouble trying to think what kind of other things I can do to help...

My son is 7 years old he is diagnosed with adhd and odd and he's on medicine and...

Sjackson

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Online

I have a 12yr old son who is lately taking our debit cards and using it to buy games online we also saw how he gave this information to someone he met online....

I have a 12yr old son who is lately taking our debit cards and using it to buy g...

Copr66

•5 years ago

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ADHD adolescents who had a stroke at birth

My 17 year old daughter suffered a stroke as a one-day-old baby. The technical name for it is neonatal arterial ischemic stroke (NAIS). I can’t find any...

My 17 year old daughter suffered a stroke as a one-day-old baby. The technical n...

Cleome

•5 years ago

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ADHD 365: Students with ADHD Transitioning from High School to College

For teens with ADHD, finishing high school and preparing for college can be exciting and daunting at the same time. How do parents and students find the right...

For teens with ADHD, finishing high school and preparing for college can be exci...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•5 years ago

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Managing Device (computer/phone) Time with a ADHD Child

My son is 10 years old (soon to be 11 yrs) and diagnosed with ADHD, executive functioning disorder and now an oppositional defiant disorder. He is on...

My son is 10 years old (soon to be 11 yrs) and diagnosed with ADHD, executive fu...

Searching18

•5 years ago

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Parent of Teen needing help, lost in the rabbit hole...

I have a 16 y.o. son diagnosed with ADHD and depression a month ago. I feel like I have fallen down a rabbit hole and can't find my way out. We are really...

I have a 16 y.o. son diagnosed with ADHD and depression a month ago. I feel like...

WhatsGoingOn

•5 years ago

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Medication for adhd

Hello everyone!!my 7 year old just diagnosed with ADHD about a week ago. His pediatrician want to him medication right away . I’m not really sure if that’s...

Hello everyone!!my 7 year old just diagnosed with ADHD about a week ago. His ped...

Alemanmar

•5 years ago

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Ted Talk, Failing at Normal.

Love this and wanted to share. https://youtu.be/JiwZQNYlGQI

Crunchby

•5 years ago

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Eating on vyvanse

I’ve been on vyvanse for about a month and a couple weeks, I’ve noticed weight loss and my doctor said just to eat a lot of calories and high protein snacks at...

I’ve been on vyvanse for about a month and a couple weeks, I’ve noticed weight l...

Kyla_09

•5 years ago

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Could ADHD drugs ultimately harm children’s brains?

My 17 year old daughter has ADHD Inattentive. She took Strattera for nearly 2 years but it lost effectiveness. She just tried Vyvanse again (which she briefly...

My 17 year old daughter has ADHD Inattentive. She took Strattera for nearly 2 ye...

Cleome

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Help me get better

I am a dad that is seperated from my son. Him and his mom lives close by so me seeing him is not a problem at times. Because I am not in the house I get blamed...

I am a dad that is seperated from my son. Him and his mom lives close by so me s...

AME428

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Effective Support

I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. Even though I have been adjusting while navigating through life struggles I try to continue improving. I believe my 26...

I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. Even though I have been adjusting while n...

MihijoyYo

•5 years ago

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new device approved to treat ADHD

http://www.wbtv.com/2019/04/22/approved-adhd-device-sends-electrical-pulse-childs-brain/

http://www.wbtv.com/2019/04/22/approved-adhd-device-sends-electrical-pulse-child...

Luluisaac15

•5 years ago

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Family - what will you day look like?

Ah yes, family. I only have my Dad. Love that guy. I now think he is hilarious -key phrase now. He is eighty. He looks 70. He likes women to think he is...

Ah yes, family. I only have my Dad. Love that guy. I now think he is hilarious...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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14 yr old with ADHD

I have a 14 yr old son with ADHD and these past couple of weeks hes been crazy. During the day hes fine with his meds but at night is when he starts getting...

I have a 14 yr old son with ADHD and these past couple of weeks hes been crazy. ...

Jbrunell

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Help

My son and I are in complete meltdown and I am not going to sugar coat it, my husband is being an ass! We decided that my son’s supplements weren’t working...

My son and I are in complete meltdown and I am not going to sugar coat it, my hu...

WendyD1969

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Device for Treating ADHD Gets FDA Approval. Thoughts???? Will you try it?

I read this article today about a device that kids aged 7-12 can wear while they sleep. It sends electrical impulses to a part of the brain. Would you try it?...

I read this article today about a device that kids aged 7-12 can wear while they...

Reeeba1

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Taste Changes?

Since starting stimulant medication (methylphenidate) in February, I notice my son has had aversions to foods he previously liked. Initially I thought it was...

Since starting stimulant medication (methylphenidate) in February, I notice my s...

Pennywink

•5 years ago

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Just lost it

Just need to vent. I just lost it with my daughter. She had a bad week with the bipolar. I had a bad week with work and then having to make sure she is ok,...

Just need to vent. I just lost it with my daughter. She had a bad week with th...

Hidden

•5 years ago

25 Replies

L-Theanine and Intuniv

Is anyone using L-Theanine and Intuniv together? My 8 year old son is on 3mg of Intuniv but is having a lot of trouble staying asleep. He falls to sleep...

Is anyone using L-Theanine and Intuniv together? My 8 year old son is on 3mg ...

Dsmith05

•5 years ago

9 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for April 2019

14 yr old son

Choosing ehe right type of High School Private vs Public

Transition meeting

Extra dose of medication

College Bridge programs for ADHD students?

Did I mention we are going camping?

Anyone keep their ADHD child back a year in school (3rd grade)?

About the medicine

Grandson on medication now

Please take my class survey on ADHD Support Software

My son

Online

ADHD adolescents who had a stroke at birth

ADHD 365: Students with ADHD Transitioning from High School to College

Managing Device (computer/phone) Time with a ADHD Child

Parent of Teen needing help, lost in the rabbit hole...

Medication for adhd

Ted Talk, Failing at Normal.

Eating on vyvanse

Could ADHD drugs ultimately harm children’s brains?

Help me get better

Effective Support

new device approved to treat ADHD

Family - what will you day look like?

14 yr old with ADHD

Help

Device for Treating ADHD Gets FDA Approval. Thoughts???? Will you try it?

Taste Changes?

Just lost it

L-Theanine and Intuniv

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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