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Yeah! Finally a positive article-Children with ADHD that are treated with medication, have less risk of having a substance disorder..

Thanks for this article! This is what we have thought all along....

Onthemove1971

•5 years ago

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Focusing in the classroom

In the classroom, my Freshman son just can't find it in himself to focus. At all. He can't complete in class assignments and his teacher today said when she...

In the classroom, my Freshman son just can't find it in himself to focus. At all...

carriej

•5 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Food Choices for Children with ADHD

You pay attention to the foods your children eat to be sure they have a healthy variety in their diets. Did you know some foods can support your child's ADHD...

You pay attention to the foods your children eat to be sure they have a healthy ...

KarenADHDWeekly

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Anybody here from nj? Middlesex area?

Hello is anybody here from nj middlesex area? That has a kid in a private school? Special education school? Im looking for a recommendation? Any good school...

Hello is anybody here from nj middlesex area? That has a kid in a private school...

jennifer425

•5 years ago

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Did you see improvement in coordination and/or speech with ADHD meds?

My son is ADHD combined. He is 7 and does not have behavior challenges at school or home. He does have a hard time focusing and being present. His speech can...

My son is ADHD combined. He is 7 and does not have behavior challenges at school...

OutsidetheboxMama

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Could you help us in better-understanding in children with ADHD?

Dear all, I am a student researcher that is conducting my PhD projects related to 8-12 year-old children with ADHD. Our lifestyle investigation study had been...

Dear all, I am a student researcher that is conducting my PhD projects related t...

GeorgeHong

•5 years ago

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Developmental pediatrician/psychiatrist/"brain training" service recommendations pls

Hello, my son is 5 and about to enter kindergarten. He was unofficially diagnosed ADHD when he just turned 4. His pediatrician (which has 2 ADHD kids of her...

Hello, my son is 5 and about to enter kindergarten. He was unofficially diagnose...

Cjsmom

•5 years ago

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Learningrx. A brain training center.

Has anyone done this before? I bought 2 assessments and afterwards going in for a consult for my kids.

Has anyone done this before? I bought 2 assessments and afterwards going in for ...

mvang03

•5 years ago

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Our biggest worry for our kids

Since finding this in blog, my life has been changed for the positive. Being on this journey of raising a child with ADHD is so hard. For many of us we...

Since finding this in blog, my life has been changed for the positive. Being on ...

Onthemove1971

•5 years ago

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Repeating Kindergarten & outside services.

We have a 6 year old grandson who didn’t get a formal diagnosis or even get started trying medication till half way or more through the school year. He is...

We have a 6 year old grandson who didn’t get a formal diagnosis or even get sta...

BaylorFan

•5 years ago

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Can growth stunting from stimulant medicine be reversed?

After a couple years of complaining to my pediatrician that my sons growth was decreasing, the doctor finally looked back on his growth chart far enough to see...

After a couple years of complaining to my pediatrician that my sons growth was d...

erick1822

•5 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Could Your Child’s Meds Affect His Height? Likely Not

Are you worried that your child's medication could affect how tall he'll grow? We asked an expert about this and looked at the research. Read what we learned...

Are you worried that your child's medication could affect how tall he'll grow? W...

KarenADHDWeekly

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ADHD Weekly -- Plan Vacations Everyone Will Enjoy

How are your summer vacation plans shaping up? Taking ADHD symptoms into account when planning your trip can help make it a special adventure. Read "Plan...

How are your summer vacation plans shaping up? Taking ADHD symptoms into account...

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any advice, please!

hi everyone! I was so happy to find this website, I'm finding myself a little lost and in need for some guidance. I'm the mother of a 5 year old boy who is...

hi everyone! I was so happy to find this website, I'm finding myself a little lo...

pinkx397

•5 years ago

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Off meds for summer

We are considering taking our son off meds for the summer. The pediatrician is fine with it. Id like to here your thoughts and experiences. Thank you!

We are considering taking our son off meds for the summer. The pediatrician is f...

azgin

•5 years ago

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Clonodine for ADHD

My son is 7 yrs old and is currently taking Clonidine to help I'm sleep at night, but I've been having problems keeping him asleep. I give him the meds at...

My son is 7 yrs old and is currently taking Clonidine to help I'm sleep at night...

Hidden

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Yay! We did it!

Shoutout to everyone who is making it to the end of another school year... I know we use this forum to vent/ask for advice/ not be judged.... but I would like...

Shoutout to everyone who is making it to the end of another school year... I kno...

VolcanoMom

•5 years ago

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central coast summer camp

I live by san luis obispo and i was wondering if their is summner camp for my 12 year old boy who has adhd and autisim

I live by san luis obispo and i was wondering if their is summner camp for my 12...

4lizzylou

•5 years ago

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SUMMER CAMP

SUMMER CAMP by CERRITOS for ADHD and ASD 12 year old to address social skills, executive function, reading intervention, thank you

SUMMER CAMP by CERRITOS for ADHD and ASD 12 year old to address social skills, e...

DMZMatt

•5 years ago

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Losing friends because of behavior - help!

My 10-year-old son has ADHD, ODD and several learning disabilities, including dyslexia, which has made school a struggle for him. (I believe his self-esteem is...

My 10-year-old son has ADHD, ODD and several learning disabilities, including dy...

mich9904

•5 years ago

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Trialling medications is freaking me out!! I hate drugging my child. Have tried an antidepressent, Ritalin, Staterra and now Intuniv!! Help

Hi there. I am a Mum of two beautiful children (girl 8 and boy 11). My son is 11 and has been diagnosed ADHD and social emotional disorder. His school treats...

Hi there. I am a Mum of two beautiful children (girl 8 and boy 11). My son is 11...

Inmygenes

•5 years ago

29 Replies

Seeking advice

I am looking for a life coach or a therapist for my little sister, who is 20 years old and diagnosed with ADHD. I feel that finding supports to help empower...

I am looking for a life coach or a therapist for my little sister, who is 20 yea...

ieshaw85

•5 years ago

9 Replies

California Bay Area

Is anyone here from North California Bay Area? I am moving there this summer from Chicago and I am looking for recommendations on Doctors..... psychologist and...

Is anyone here from North California Bay Area? I am moving there this summer fro...

Sy5636

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Comic about ADHD?

I saw this on Twitter... This is a great way to describe motivation

Onthemove1971

•5 years ago

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New to parenting a child with ADHD and needing some advice and guidance

I just stumble across this blog and am so thankful for it! I recently took guardianship of my nephew and have never had any experience parenting a child with...

I just stumble across this blog and am so thankful for it! I recently took guard...

amber_onesti1

•5 years ago

24 Replies

ADHD treatment and ROTC/Army

So I have an almost 18 year old daughter interested in joining Army ROTC in the fall...during first year of college. Just discovered that the Army/ROTC will...

So I have an almost 18 year old daughter interested in joining Army ROTC in the ...

Smithdad

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Adolescent therapist recommendation in San Francisco

Does anyone know of a adolescent therapist in San Francisco that you can recommend?

Does anyone know of a adolescent therapist in San Francisco that you can recomme...

Eataash

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Happy mother's day!

For those of you who are mothers and to those of you acting as a mother, please have a great day! Enjoy the good times and know that when our kids grow up...

For those of you who are mothers and to those of you acting as a mother, please ...

Onthemove1971

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Perfect storm

My 12 year old daughter with diagnosed ADHD and my undiagnosed husband who has anxiety get into arguments and get into shouting matches. I feel helpless. The...

My 12 year old daughter with diagnosed ADHD and my undiagnosed husband who has a...

Eataash

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Vyvanse/elvanse

We just had to switch our 7 year old from Ritalin to yvyanse, he just started it today and seem very withdraw. I normally pray for him to be quiet but I don’t...

We just had to switch our 7 year old from Ritalin to yvyanse, he just started it...

Edwards021

•5 years ago

3 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for May 2019

Yeah! Finally a positive article-Children with ADHD that are treated with medication, have less risk of having a substance disorder..

Focusing in the classroom

ADHD Weekly -- Food Choices for Children with ADHD

Anybody here from nj? Middlesex area?

Did you see improvement in coordination and/or speech with ADHD meds?

Could you help us in better-understanding in children with ADHD?

Developmental pediatrician/psychiatrist/"brain training" service recommendations pls

Learningrx. A brain training center.

Our biggest worry for our kids

Repeating Kindergarten & outside services.

Can growth stunting from stimulant medicine be reversed?

ADHD Weekly -- Could Your Child’s Meds Affect His Height? Likely Not

ADHD Weekly -- Plan Vacations Everyone Will Enjoy

any advice, please!

Off meds for summer

Clonodine for ADHD

Yay! We did it!

central coast summer camp

SUMMER CAMP

Losing friends because of behavior - help!

Trialling medications is freaking me out!! I hate drugging my child. Have tried an antidepressent, Ritalin, Staterra and now Intuniv!! Help

Seeking advice

California Bay Area

Comic about ADHD?

New to parenting a child with ADHD and needing some advice and guidance

ADHD treatment and ROTC/Army

Adolescent therapist recommendation in San Francisco

Happy mother's day!

Perfect storm

Vyvanse/elvanse

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