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SOAR

I am looking for opinions, information, etc. on the SOAR summer camp for ADHD kids. Thinking about sending our 13 year old, but they seem to group 13 to 18...

I am looking for opinions, information, etc. on the SOAR summer camp for ADHD ki...

Happle

•4 years ago

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I don’t know what to do

My son is 8 years old in 3rd grade and he has been recently diagnosed with ADHD. He takes 4 hours to today two sheets of hw and I have to sit around to get him...

My son is 8 years old in 3rd grade and he has been recently diagnosed with ADHD....

raphnn

•4 years ago

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Intuniv

Hello everyone, my 6 year old son has been on Vyanse 30mg since October. He has improved in school etc however he wont eat all day until dinner time and has...

Hello everyone, my 6 year old son has been on Vyanse 30mg since October. He has ...

jennymcc1976

•4 years ago

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IEP meeting

HI all I am new to all of this. I have a special education meeting tomorrow (IEP) for my son and I want to make sure my son get everything he needs. What are...

HI all I am new to all of this. I have a special education meeting tomorrow (IEP...

Ssanchez75

•4 years ago

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Are you the parent of a child with a diagnosis of ADHD?

Email: Sierra.rain.hightower@okstate.edu if interested in participating in research for compensation of 5 dollars!

Email: Sierra.rain.hightower@okstate.edu if interested in participating in resea...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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I'm back to network and learn!

My homeschooled 14-year-old grandson wants to attend public high school this fall. He's continuing to struggle with organization and other executive...

My homeschooled 14-year-old grandson wants to attend public high school this fal...

Seaoats

•4 years ago

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Sabotage of orthodontist

Anyone else have their kid absolutely sabotage everything their orthodontist was trying to do. This kid needs a palatal expander in a bad way. His teeth are...

Anyone else have their kid absolutely sabotage everything their orthodontist was...

Boymom3

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Need help finding a psychologist or counselor

Hello All, Does anyone know a good psychologist or counselor that specializes in ADHD in Bowie, MD? My 15-year-old son is on medications, but I need help with...

Hello All, Does anyone know a good psychologist or counselor that specializes i...

MySONshine

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Take melatonin with clonidine

My son is 11yrs old been taking melatonin an then dr today prescribed him with .01mg clonidine but he still cant sleep. Can i give him a melatonin with it. So...

My son is 11yrs old been taking melatonin an then dr today prescribed him with ....

Kissofgem

•4 years ago

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Supplements - food allergies

I have an 8yo with severe food allergies and his only supplement he takes is multivitamin and iron. I believe he doesn't get enough omega 3 so I also try to...

I have an 8yo with severe food allergies and his only supplement he takes is mul...

Sy5636

•4 years ago

12 Replies

ADHD

Hola, soy Marcela de Colombia. Me gustaría leerlos y aprender de todos, feliz inicio de semana

Hola, soy Marcela de Colombia. Me gustaría leerlos y aprender de todos, feliz in...

zmcardonaj

•4 years ago

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On to drug #2

We’ve consistently upped Adderall for our grade 1 son with quite severe symptoms of adhd up to 25mg and as we went up so did his touchiness and temper/extreme...

We’ve consistently upped Adderall for our grade 1 son with quite severe symptoms...

Bluestingray

•4 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Including Exercise with Behavioral Interventions Can Increase Benefits

Exercise is good for the body and the brain! More research is emerging that daily exercise combine with behavioral treatment can help to reduce ADHD symptoms...

Exercise is good for the body and the brain! More research is emerging that dail...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•4 years ago

1 Reply

IEP Services Not Provided by School

I recently learned that my son has not been receiving his special education services as outlined in his IEP. When I inquired with the special education...

I recently learned that my son has not been receiving his special education serv...

Janice_H

•4 years ago

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ADHD Teen and Residential Treatment

Has anyone taken their ADHD teen to a residential treatment center for extended stays? Any suggestions for ones in South West?

Has anyone taken their ADHD teen to a residential treatment center for extended ...

Mom1_phoenix_rising

•4 years ago

4 Replies

10 year old son with Inattentive ADHD

Hello, my son was diagnosed last february with inattentive ADHD by his pediatrician. He was never sent to a psychiatrist for a second opinon. The first line...

Hello, my son was diagnosed last february with inattentive ADHD by his pediatric...

Saja3

•4 years ago

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Conduct Disorder?

My son has ADHD and anxiety. He's 9 now and has become so much more sneaky and defiant than before. While the mental health professionals in his life don't...

My son has ADHD and anxiety. He's 9 now and has become so much more sneaky and d...

momofjon

•4 years ago

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Will a higher dose of ADHD neds last longer

My son has been on Quillichew ER 20 mg (lowest dose) for almost two weeks. We have seen improvements at home as well as the school definitely is seeing...

My son has been on Quillichew ER 20 mg (lowest dose) for almost two weeks. We ha...

Gelz68

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Article for Pediatricians on ADHD updates

https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/adhd/adhd-guideline-update-whats-new-whats-changed?elq_mid=10860&elq_cid=1756466 Find out more ADHD guideline...

https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/adhd/adhd-guideline-update-whats-new-what...

RichSeitzOceanNJ

•4 years ago

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Holding your 13 year old accountable

My son ADHD and Dyslexic (mild on both on meds for). How do you keep your middle schooler accountable for turning in HW and keeping good grades at school. I...

My son ADHD and Dyslexic (mild on both on meds for). How do you keep your middle...

piplab

•4 years ago

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PLEASE Help! I can’t be the only one who has this issue with computer screens!

I am at my wits end and have to think that lots of kids have this problem. My 16year old is very bright and attends a gifted school. Everything was fine his...

I am at my wits end and have to think that lots of kids have this problem. My 1...

MM814

•4 years ago

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What is your experience with Lexapro and Folcalin?

My son recently went up to 60mg of Vyvanse from 50. We were also giving him 1.5 tabs of Guanfacine in the evening. The guanfacine did not give good results and...

My son recently went up to 60mg of Vyvanse from 50. We were also giving him 1.5 ...

Blace

•4 years ago

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"I like you just the way you are"...

I am learning more about Fred Roger's who said " I like you just the way you are".. We are comparing our kids to Neurotypical kids. We really should not try...

I am learning more about Fred Roger's who said " I like you just the way you are...

Onthemove1971

•4 years ago

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Having horrible time with my teen- could Zoloft be part of the problem?

I have an almost genius level son (according to IQ) who did amazing in grade school and his freshman year at a very difficult selective school. He was always...

I have an almost genius level son (according to IQ) who did amazing in grade sch...

MM814

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Zoloft added to ADHD meds

Does anyone out there have a teen/adult child who takes vyvanse, guanfacine AND zoloft? my daughter is considering trying Zoloft. Wondering if she will need...

Does anyone out there have a teen/adult child who takes vyvanse, guanfacine AND ...

willandgrace

•4 years ago

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Dealing with ADHD and RAD hyper inattentive and angry

Hi we have an 8 year old who doesn't sleep well. He is on sertraline in the morning to help with anxiety and anger. He is also on intuniv 1mg in morning but...

Hi we have an 8 year old who doesn't sleep well. He is on sertraline in the mor...

TruSoma8

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Ipads in school and on-task behavior

What are people's experiences with middle school kids and having one to one Ipads in school with on-task behavior? Are there benefits to having an iPad if so...

What are people's experiences with middle school kids and having one to one Ipad...

norseforce01

•4 years ago

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Child Care requires my son's IEP

The Community Education program in my area provides after school and all day child care programs in my area. My son enjoys being there but they require I give...

The Community Education program in my area provides after school and all day chi...

Dsmith05

•4 years ago

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Where are you finding resources near Philadelphia?!

new to this and a mom of 3. My oldest was dx with ADHD and ODD at 5 years old. He’s 8 now and I’m struggling to find him the care he needs that will accept his...

new to this and a mom of 3. My oldest was dx with ADHD and ODD at 5 years old. H...

Gradymommabear

•4 years ago

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Was I doing everything wrong?

Join a little bit ago just been kinda nervous to post I have read alot of other ppl post and I have know how everyone is feeling I have a 13 year old son who...

Join a little bit ago just been kinda nervous to post I have read alot of other ...

Momma3316

•4 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for February 2020

SOAR

I don’t know what to do

Intuniv

IEP meeting

Are you the parent of a child with a diagnosis of ADHD?

I'm back to network and learn!

Sabotage of orthodontist

Need help finding a psychologist or counselor

Take melatonin with clonidine

Supplements - food allergies

ADHD

On to drug #2

ADHD Weekly -- Including Exercise with Behavioral Interventions Can Increase Benefits

IEP Services Not Provided by School

ADHD Teen and Residential Treatment

10 year old son with Inattentive ADHD

Conduct Disorder?

Will a higher dose of ADHD neds last longer

Article for Pediatricians on ADHD updates

Holding your 13 year old accountable

PLEASE Help! I can’t be the only one who has this issue with computer screens!

What is your experience with Lexapro and Folcalin?

"I like you just the way you are"...

Having horrible time with my teen- could Zoloft be part of the problem?

Zoloft added to ADHD meds

Dealing with ADHD and RAD hyper inattentive and angry

Ipads in school and on-task behavior

Child Care requires my son's IEP

Where are you finding resources near Philadelphia?!

Was I doing everything wrong?

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