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New Meds

My 12 y.o. just started a new medication for ADHD. He has been on 4 different meds since diagnosed in first grade. Does anyone have an experience with...

My 12 y.o. just started a new medication for ADHD. He has been on 4 different m...

Janice_H

•5 years ago

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Ketamine

My daughter, 26 and a college graduate, has been diagnosed with recurrent depression, anxiety, ADHD and has LD's. Been home for over 4 years after...

My daughter, 26 and a college graduate, has been diagnosed with recurrent depres...

seagal1

•5 years ago

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Anyone have experience with Abilify good or bad?

Anyone have experience with Abilify good or bad? My son is on 2 mg a day. I hesitated to put him on it but he has a very low frustration level and becomes...

Anyone have experience with Abilify good or bad? My son is on 2 mg a day. I hesi...

CoffeeTalk

•5 years ago

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Anyone out there who can share success or positive stories?

It is extremely helpful to know there are so many parents and caregivers experiencing the same struggles and this forum gives us a place to vent and gain...

It is extremely helpful to know there are so many parents and caregivers experie...

kaf2022

•5 years ago

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Brain Fog and Disorganized Thoughts

Hello! I have Teen with ADHD and he complains of have major BRAIN FOG. It is like He is on automatic pilot and not thinking. It is more than just the usual...

Hello! I have Teen with ADHD and he complains of have major BRAIN FOG. It is lik...

Jauge

•5 years ago

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Dealing with skeptics

My family believes that ADHD has been over diagnosed and that "these things just take time" and "boys are like that." They definitely don't believe in...

My family believes that ADHD has been over diagnosed and that "these things just...

ScaredMommy2

•5 years ago

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Tips on motivating 9 year old to participate in class

Does anyone have any tips on motivating 9 year old to participate in whole class/group work. My ADHD/ODD/Anxiety kid will not pay attention or participate in...

Does anyone have any tips on motivating 9 year old to participate in whole class...

Dsmith05

•5 years ago

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School trouble

First time post. My son is 5, just started Kindergarten. He has been diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, GDD (2018/2019) and a sensory disorder. We have tried multiple...

First time post. My son is 5, just started Kindergarten. He has been diagnosed w...

thismomneedscoffee

•5 years ago

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School

Having trouble with school. We just had another meeting with the teacher, principal, school counselor and school psychologist. We have a 504 in place for our...

Having trouble with school. We just had another meeting with the teacher, princi...

Soccer2012

•5 years ago

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New approach with school

Each school year since my son's diagnosis with ADHD 6 years ago started roughly the same way. We have a meeting with the teaching team who describes in detail...

Each school year since my son's diagnosis with ADHD 6 years ago started roughly ...

ADHD_DAD

•5 years ago

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I can’t trust my own son

Hi. I have a 16 year-old boy DX with ADHD & LD.. seeing an increase in lying of late. Punishment does not seem to be working, neither does praise for telling...

Hi. I have a 16 year-old boy DX with ADHD & LD.. seeing an increase in lying of ...

iljhn

•5 years ago

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Son Recently Diagnosed - Feeling Very Overwhelmed

We received an ADHD diagnosis for my 9-year old son this past Friday, and the doctor prescribed Vyvanse. He took his first dose yesterday morning at 6:30am...

We received an ADHD diagnosis for my 9-year old son this past Friday, and the do...

Goldenbella

•5 years ago

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Medication not working?

My son is 11yrs. old. He’s been on the same medication for adhd, for going on almost five years now. He also has a major learning disability is in special ed...

My son is 11yrs. old. He’s been on the same medication for adhd, for going on al...

Madmarie

•5 years ago

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Attention Digital Magazine

Can CBD oil help with your child’s ADHD symptoms? Here's what the researchers say — http://bit.ly/CBDoil4ADHD

Can CBD oil help with your child’s ADHD symptoms? Here's what the researchers s...

Attention_Magazine

•5 years ago

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CHADD Educators Membership Discount for September

We help educators to succeed in the classroom! Sign up and start saving before it's too late http://bit.ly/WeEmpowerEducators. There's more. Download your...

We help educators to succeed in the classroom! Sign up and start saving before ...

KarenADHDWeekly

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How do I tell my boss that my child has regular appointments for her ADHD and I will leave work early

How do let my manager know that my daughter (ADHD) has regular appointments with her pediatrician every 3 months and a therapist at least once a month. I make...

How do let my manager know that my daughter (ADHD) has regular appointments with...

Wendyloree

•5 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Research Finds Lower Risk of Uncommon Side Effect Than Previously Thought

A very small number of teens and young adults who first begin the stimulant methylphenidate can experience a psychotic event, an uncommon side effect where...

A very small number of teens and young adults who first begin the stimulant meth...

KarenADHDWeekly

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ADHD children and organized sports

Have a 6 year old with ADHD been on medication for about 9 months seems to be working he is very athletic I am just curious does anyone else have children that...

Have a 6 year old with ADHD been on medication for about 9 months seems to be wo...

BaylorFan

•5 years ago

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Dont give up on your kids

I want to say don't give up on your kids. I have two boys 13 and 21 with adhd and asd.Older son jacob has been on a few adhd mediction. I went through lot...

I want to say don't give up on your kids. I have two boys 13 and 21 with adhd a...

4lizzylou

•5 years ago

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On line driving course

My son is 16, great with computers/electronics. We live in TX, and I'm looking for a suitable on line course, from the TX approved list. Does anyone have a...

My son is 16, great with computers/electronics. We live in TX, and I'm looking f...

Kelev

•5 years ago

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Montessori?!

Hello! I have a 7 year old adhd, anxiety/depression, dyslexia. I had trouble with bullying in public school and his IEP had him out of the classroom most of...

Hello! I have a 7 year old adhd, anxiety/depression, dyslexia. I had trouble wit...

mossy1821

•5 years ago

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New med

Hi it's been a while since I posted. My son has been taking guanfacine for over a year and the Dr is switching him to Straterra. Does anyone know if he needs...

Hi it's been a while since I posted. My son has been taking guanfacine for over ...

DJKJ

•5 years ago

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IEP Confusion

My 12 y.o. is in a new school this year. It seems his IEP services are different now. He had been receiving 3 hours/week with the special education teacher...

My 12 y.o. is in a new school this year. It seems his IEP services are differen...

Janice_H

•5 years ago

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Adult ADD in women

I’m an adult woman with ADD- is this only for parents and children?

Belledone

•5 years ago

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14 year old in Concerta 18 mg

Hi, my son is in Concerta 18mg for two weeks now. He is in 9th grade high school. The stimulant makes him focus and do his work in class. The meds wears off...

Hi, my son is in Concerta 18mg for two weeks now. He is in 9th grade high school...

Pmom

•5 years ago

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Vivanse vs Focalin and Ritalin

Has anyone given Vivanse to their tween after trying Focalin and Ritalin? How was your child’s experience? Was Vivanse more effective as opposed to Ritalin or...

Has anyone given Vivanse to their tween after trying Focalin and Ritalin? How wa...

Eataash

•5 years ago

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mother dealing with childs adhd

hello i am the single mother of a 6 year old boy with severe adhd borderline autism. recently my son has been going through trying to figure out what meds work...

hello i am the single mother of a 6 year old boy with severe adhd borderline aut...

hredd316

•5 years ago

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Homework

Hi, everyone. I'm at my wits end! my son just started the 7th grade and he isn't performing well in school. I haven't talked to any of his teachers but he...

Hi, everyone. I'm at my wits end! my son just started the 7th grade and he isn't...

virgo02

•5 years ago

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Never thought I’d be here(IEP;504;MEDS)

I’m a mother that has a 7 year old who has been through many different stages of this journey with an ADHD child. He has had an IEP since kindergarten, changed...

I’m a mother that has a 7 year old who has been through many different stages of...

Niko2012

•5 years ago

14 Replies

First IEP or 504 meeting on Wednesday

... any advice or best wishes would be appreciated.

ScaredMommy2

•5 years ago

10 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for September 2019

New Meds

Ketamine

Anyone have experience with Abilify good or bad?

Anyone out there who can share success or positive stories?

Brain Fog and Disorganized Thoughts

Dealing with skeptics

Tips on motivating 9 year old to participate in class

School trouble

School

New approach with school

I can’t trust my own son

Son Recently Diagnosed - Feeling Very Overwhelmed

Medication not working?

Attention Digital Magazine

CHADD Educators Membership Discount for September

How do I tell my boss that my child has regular appointments for her ADHD and I will leave work early

ADHD Weekly -- Research Finds Lower Risk of Uncommon Side Effect Than Previously Thought

ADHD children and organized sports

Dont give up on your kids

On line driving course

Montessori?!

New med

IEP Confusion

Adult ADD in women

14 year old in Concerta 18 mg

Vivanse vs Focalin and Ritalin

mother dealing with childs adhd

Homework

Never thought I’d be here(IEP;504;MEDS)

First IEP or 504 meeting on Wednesday

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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