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Tired of Everything

Hello parents, I feel like my 12 y.o. son with ADHD is ruining my life. Every day I feel out of sorts because of something he has done. I try to make sense...

Hello parents, I feel like my 12 y.o. son with ADHD is ruining my life. Every d...

Janice_H

•5 years ago

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SAT /ACT tutoring

New member looking for helpful tips for our 16 year old daughter that has recently been diagnosed with inattentive adhd. Aspiring to play college soccer in the...

New member looking for helpful tips for our 16 year old daughter that has recent...

Apalmer

•5 years ago

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New to forum..

When I signed up the site recommended I introduce myself. I am new here and I have a 16 year old son that was diagnosed with ADHD and kidney disease about 4...

When I signed up the site recommended I introduce myself. I am new here and I h...

SMariano

•5 years ago

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Great article if you have a child in high school...

After reading this article, I have realized how little the educational system understands and supports children with ADHD. Such a struggle!...

After reading this article, I have realized how little the educational system un...

Onthemove1971

•5 years ago

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Daughter diagnosed with ADHD at age 17

yikes... as I look back, I saw the signs... but didn't know what we were looking at. Good student, focused athlete.... but we just got a diagnosis of ADHD...

yikes... as I look back, I saw the signs... but didn't know what we were looking...

sunshinegirls381

•5 years ago

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Concerta - positive experiences

I would love to hear some positive stories about how Concerta has helped your child/family/life! Short story - after 2 years of battling ADHD the natural...

I would love to hear some positive stories about how Concerta has helped your ch...

LRPlove

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Soccer mom

Hi, I am a mom of a 7 yr old boy who just got diagnosed with adhd. I have went to classes for parents and I have read the book taking charge of adhd. But...

Hi, I am a mom of a 7 yr old boy who just got diagnosed with adhd. I have went t...

Soccer2012

•5 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Telehealth for ADHD?

Are you familiar with telehealth services? For many people in rural areas telehealth services for ADHD offers the possibility of working with professionals who...

Are you familiar with telehealth services? For many people in rural areas telehe...

KarenADHDWeekly

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ADHD Weekly -- What’s Up with Athletes and ADHD?

It's interesting to see how many athletes also have an ADHD diagnosis. Is there something about ADHD that draws a person into sports? Is there something about...

It's interesting to see how many athletes also have an ADHD diagnosis. Is there ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•5 years ago

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Is this Candy?!. Need Advise.

My 15 y/o son soon to be 16 y/o has been staying with his grandmother for the summer. School released on 5/24/ and on 5/25 he was there . It is always a big...

My 15 y/o son soon to be 16 y/o has been staying with his grandmother for the ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Approved school wrong setting

After fighting the DOE for almost 2 years, I finally get the deferral to an approved specilized school for my 7year old who has ADHD both hyperactive and...

After fighting the DOE for almost 2 years, I finally get the deferral to an appr...

yesy275

•5 years ago

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Focalin XR Generic by Teva - thoughts?

Hey yall, first time poster here. My son will be 8 in a week; he's been on Concerta since last November, but after increasing his dose from 9mg to 18, then...

Hey yall, first time poster here. My son will be 8 in a week; he's been on Conc...

jmhunter1014

•5 years ago

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My 7 year old is destroying our family! Need help...

My 7 year old daughter has been diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, SPD, anxiety, and depression. Some have said she might be on the autism spectrum. We've tried...

My 7 year old daughter has been diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, SPD, anxiety, and depr...

ckozmom

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Stealing and exaggerating 11yr old

My son who is 11 y.o. with adhd and anxiety has been telling many tall tales and taking things of others. He has been caught on his lies by his sister and his...

My son who is 11 y.o. with adhd and anxiety has been telling many tall tales and...

care4myboy

•5 years ago

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CHADD's Parent To Parent

Listen to a mom’s testimonial on how she found the answers to managing her children and creating an ADHD-friendly home environment. You can too. Learn more at...

Listen to a mom’s testimonial on how she found the answers to managing her child...

KarenADHDWeekly

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ADHD Weekly -- In Search of Harmony at Home

Looking for a complementary idea this summer for additional ADHD support? Feng shu is an ancient organizing system that many people enjoy. While it's not know...

Looking for a complementary idea this summer for additional ADHD support? Feng s...

KarenADHDWeekly

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ADHD Weekly -- Use Summer to Improve Your Parent-Child Relationship

Summer time and the break from school offers a great time to improve your relationship with you child. Read "Use Summer to Improve Your Parent-Child...

Summer time and the break from school offers a great time to improve your relati...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•5 years ago

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12 yr old Just finished 12 day SOAR camp.

Hi everyone! My 12 DD, just finished a 12 day SOAR camp. If you are not familiar with SOAR, they are a camp (and school) exclusively for ADHD kids. It's not a...

Hi everyone! My 12 DD, just finished a 12 day SOAR camp. If you are not familia...

Crunchby

•5 years ago

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7 yr old making life unenjoyable.

Our 7 yr old has been diagnosed with ADHD and Anxiety and he exhibits many symptoms of ODD. He loves to argue with us, he refuses to do anything we ask, he...

Our 7 yr old has been diagnosed with ADHD and Anxiety and he exhibits many sympt...

Gator76

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Medication recommendation

Any succes with medication that doesn’t suppress appetite or delays growth? My son is currently on a “ medication break”. School will start soon, and doctor...

Any succes with medication that doesn’t suppress appetite or delays growth? My s...

Luluisaac15

•5 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Ask the Specialist: Managing Difficult Family Members During Vacations

A mother recently called our ADHD helpline for suggestions on handling difficult family members during the summer. Plan ahead and don't be ahead to end the...

A mother recently called our ADHD helpline for suggestions on handling difficult...

KarenADHDWeekly

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ADHD Weekly -- Is There an Increase in ADHD?

The numbers of children with an ADHD diagnosis seem to be increasing? Why is that? Researchers are considering some possibilities. You can read about them in...

The numbers of children with an ADHD diagnosis seem to be increasing? Why is tha...

KarenADHDWeekly

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From darkness to light. Just want to share my experience over the last 6+ months.

Hi everyone, I love this site and the raw support it offers, but have felt too hopeless to even post here over last 6+ months. I'm going to fade to black and...

Hi everyone, I love this site and the raw support it offers, but have felt too h...

Crunchby

•5 years ago

14 Replies

When will he stop having pee accidents?

Honest question: does anyone have adult ADHD kids who still have trouble getting to the bathroom on time? Because it honestly feels like my son will never,...

Honest question: does anyone have adult ADHD kids who still have trouble getting...

azulaco

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Help!

Hey community, so im really stuck on what my next move is with my son who is 6. I also have a 3 year old daughter. My son currently is diagnosed with...

Hey community, so im really stuck on what my next move is with my son who is 6. ...

Nlmom

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Stimulant Alternatives

New to this group as of today. I really would like to hear your feedback on alternatives to stimulant medications. We have tried a few different ones over the...

New to this group as of today. I really would like to hear your feedback on alte...

jlwesley1013

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Neuropsychological Testing next week - How to explain to my daughter??

Next week we will be starting 3 days of neuropsychological testing on m 12 year old daughter. Since she was about 4 we have been seeing therapists. When she...

Next week we will be starting 3 days of neuropsychological testing on m 12 year ...

Sunflower00

•5 years ago

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Zoloft for ADHD?

Hello. Does anyone have experience with using Zoloft for ADHD? For younger kids like age 7? Also did they use it with stimulants? And for what reasons/...

Hello. Does anyone have experience with using Zoloft for ADHD? For younger kids...

CKariya

•5 years ago

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Parenting 4-year-old with self-control issues

Hello! I am joining this community to get support, and hopefully advice, about parenting a 4-year-old boy with serious self-control/impulse-control issues. He...

Hello! I am joining this community to get support, and hopefully advice, about p...

Lamanator

•5 years ago

15 Replies

ADHD Wisdom from parents

First of all ... I am new to the community and have commented and gone through many posts and comments. WOW what a forum, over 8000 members deep. There is a...

First of all ... I am new to the community and have commented and gone through m...

RhondaN

•5 years ago

3 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for July 2019

Tired of Everything

SAT /ACT tutoring

New to forum..

Great article if you have a child in high school...

Daughter diagnosed with ADHD at age 17

Concerta - positive experiences

Soccer mom

ADHD Weekly -- Telehealth for ADHD?

ADHD Weekly -- What’s Up with Athletes and ADHD?

Is this Candy?!. Need Advise.

Approved school wrong setting

Focalin XR Generic by Teva - thoughts?

My 7 year old is destroying our family! Need help...

Stealing and exaggerating 11yr old

CHADD's Parent To Parent

ADHD Weekly -- In Search of Harmony at Home

ADHD Weekly -- Use Summer to Improve Your Parent-Child Relationship

12 yr old Just finished 12 day SOAR camp.

7 yr old making life unenjoyable.

Medication recommendation

ADHD Weekly -- Ask the Specialist: Managing Difficult Family Members During Vacations

ADHD Weekly -- Is There an Increase in ADHD?

From darkness to light. Just want to share my experience over the last 6+ months.

When will he stop having pee accidents?

Help!

Stimulant Alternatives

Neuropsychological Testing next week - How to explain to my daughter??

Zoloft for ADHD?

Parenting 4-year-old with self-control issues

ADHD Wisdom from parents

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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