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Advice on random tics/noises

10 y/o son with ADHD. Doing well, making good progress since diagnosis last year. Anyone have advice for intermittent tics/noises.

10 y/o son with ADHD. Doing well, making good progress since diagnosis last year...

JLT77

•4 years ago

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Growth Mindset- "Grit"

I know that many of our children struggle to learn in school. I wonder if anyone has looked at the growth mindset or grit? This concept, when taught to...

I know that many of our children struggle to learn in school. I wonder if anyone...

Onthemove1971

•4 years ago

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My 6 yr old will be tested at the beginning of the year for special needs/learning disabilities this next month.

She is getting tested for ADHD/ADD through her doctors office this coming month as well. I'm curious if I should hold off on the assessment through the school...

She is getting tested for ADHD/ADD through her doctors office this coming month ...

0P233A01G

•4 years ago

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Emotional train wreck.

Why is it a rollercoaster ride everyday, with my emotions. I try to be focused. Block out those negative thoughts !

Why is it a rollercoaster ride everyday, with my emotions. I try to be focused....

JW621

•4 years ago

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Derants Dialogue

ADHD-ADD the assessment, the diagnosis, the acceptance, the understanding and finally the life long journey. Together, separate, as a team or what?

ADHD-ADD the assessment, the diagnosis, the acceptance, the understanding and fi...

Derant

•4 years ago

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My son "never learns", any advice?

My 12yo keeps getting in the same trouble repeatedly like, the internet. I've had to get rid of all portable devices and regulate his desktop computer. This...

My 12yo keeps getting in the same trouble repeatedly like, the internet. I've ha...

gaia4512

•4 years ago

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Daniel

Daniel is 15 and has a diagnosis of ASD and currently added ADHD. He has been on Intuniv but with no impact. Has a prescription for CBD isolate oil but haven't...

Daniel is 15 and has a diagnosis of ASD and currently added ADHD. He has been on...

Alajax

•4 years ago

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Can I mix Adderall XR with Yoo-hoo to get child to take it?

I was thinking about opening the capsule into a medicine cup and just adding a few squirts of Yoo-hoo so he will drink it down. Will this be ok?

I was thinking about opening the capsule into a medicine cup and just adding a f...

Lo-Olivier

•4 years ago

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Desipramine

Anyones child ever been put on Desipramine for ADHD/Anxiety? Side affects? Benefits? Were on the 20th medication at this point with no remedy in sight. Child...

Anyones child ever been put on Desipramine for ADHD/Anxiety? Side affects? Benef...

Sk8te

•4 years ago

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Initial Side Effects of Adderall for 5 yr. old?

Hi all, my son (age 5) just got diagnosed with ADHD. Just this week we tried him on Daytrana (the patch) and he developed a motor tic a few hours in and it was...

Hi all, my son (age 5) just got diagnosed with ADHD. Just this week we tried him...

Lo-Olivier

•4 years ago

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Best ADHD Resources Given Limited Time

Hello! New to the forum here. My 8 year old son was just diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. He particularly struggles with processing speed, reasoning,...

Hello! New to the forum here. My 8 year old son was just diagnosed with ADHD a...

krb23

•4 years ago

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Outdoor Behavioral Health Programs & Therapeutic Educational Consultant

We are at our wit's end as what to do to help our 17 year old son with ADHD, anxiety and substance abuse who has taken to running away repeatedly now. It is...

We are at our wit's end as what to do to help our 17 year old son with ADHD, anx...

Outdoor-Girl

•4 years ago

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ritalin 20 la and pulling eyelashes out?

My 4th grader is on 20 la of Ritalin and is pulling out his eye lashes and eye brows. I asked him when this started and he said second grade. But you always...

My 4th grader is on 20 la of Ritalin and is pulling out his eye lashes and eye b...

willowadhd

•4 years ago

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Directed attention Exhaustion and Adderall XR

My son has recently started Adderall XR and has said he gets tired and exhausted after focusing on tasks and assignments that aren't very interesting. Is this...

My son has recently started Adderall XR and has said he gets tired and exhauste...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Teaching methods for reading comprehension

I am currently looking for teaching methods to help students with ADD who struggle with reading comprehension / to help students with ADD improve their reading...

I am currently looking for teaching methods to help students with ADD who strugg...

hello1993

•4 years ago

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Social security disability for adhd add people

Has anyone ever applied for social security disability for their child who has had IEPs and adhd,dyslexia,social anxiety, ect? My father is in his 60's he has...

Has anyone ever applied for social security disability for their child who has h...

midgetmom

•4 years ago

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Please beware

Please beware of this user who reached out to me privately immediately after commenting on one of their posts. It is never normal for someone to request...

Please beware of this user who reached out to me privately immediately after com...

Mfeltner

•4 years ago

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Struggling with F11yo ADHD

And before anyone pounces down my throat, yes I know she is struggling too... This whole scenario of distance learning and the pandemic is hard on all of us,...

And before anyone pounces down my throat, yes I know she is struggling too... Th...

MidnightButterfly

•4 years ago

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ADHD son getting bullied

My son(7) is struggling to manage his ADHD. The biggest issues we're dealing with now is the impulsivity and the non stop talking/making noises and controlling...

My son(7) is struggling to manage his ADHD. The biggest issues we're dealing wit...

Mfeltner

•4 years ago

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ADHD Weekly: How Can We Refocus the Holidays This Year?

Q: We need to simplify our holiday celebrations. How can we rethink gift giving and activities this year? A: Focusing on spending valuable time together can...

Q: We need to simplify our holiday celebrations. How can we rethink gift giving ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•4 years ago

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Teen son with ADHD

Hello, I am new to this community and this is my first post. My 16 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD back in July and he started taking Vyvanse in September...

Hello, I am new to this community and this is my first post. My 16 year old son ...

fartheron68

•4 years ago

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Clonidine violent outbursts

Has anyone else had any problems with clonidine increasing aggressive outbursts and if so can you add something to the clonidine to help with the aggression?

Has anyone else had any problems with clonidine increasing aggressive outbursts ...

TruSoma8

•4 years ago

12 Replies

EndeavorRX

Has anyone tried EndeavorRX or know where I can read honest reviews? I asked my sons Dr to prescribe it but then found out it was out of pocket. Thanks!!

Has anyone tried EndeavorRX or know where I can read honest reviews? I asked my...

CatzBCrazy

•4 years ago

3 Replies

When to tell your kids they have ADHD?

For those who have had their kids diagnosed at an early age, when is the appropriate time to talk to your kid about the fact that he has ADHD and what...

For those who have had their kids diagnosed at an early age, when is the appropr...

Lolmama

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Clonidine vs. guanfacine?

Hi, knowledgeable folks. I've posted here before about my 7-year old with ADHD, who is resistant to stimulants but has had some success on guanfacine 1mg twice...

Hi, knowledgeable folks. I've posted here before about my 7-year old with ADHD, ...

jem83

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Adult ADHD Evaluation

Can anyone give me ideas for what to expect for an ADHD evaluation for adults?

RaquelMonique

•4 years ago

5 Replies

ADHD Medication

A month ago my 17 yo son started on Concerta XL with low dosage and now at 54mg. He is diagnosed with ADHD inattentive type. I have not yet seen much...

A month ago my 17 yo son started on Concerta XL with low dosage and now at 54mg....

Hidden

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Antidepressants for ADHD and aggression

Hello everyone! I just wanted to start by saying how grateful I am to be part of this community. The connections have been a saving grace for me. I am also...

Hello everyone! I just wanted to start by saying how grateful I am to be part of...

Stefanyc1

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Needing a bit of direction.

My daughter is 9 and has been diagnosed with ADHD and is prescribed Vyvanse (not taking it yet). Her grades have been up and down from failing, to average,...

My daughter is 9 and has been diagnosed with ADHD and is prescribed Vyvanse (not...

Blue275

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Ups and Downs

My son has inattentive ADHD and we came to this diagnosis in 8th grade , now is in 10th in a private college pre high school. Since the diagnoses I have...

My son has inattentive ADHD and we came to this diagnosis in 8th grade , now is...

Luvmkids

•4 years ago

3 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for December 2020

Advice on random tics/noises

Growth Mindset- "Grit"

My 6 yr old will be tested at the beginning of the year for special needs/learning disabilities this next month.

Emotional train wreck.

Derants Dialogue

My son "never learns", any advice?

Daniel

Can I mix Adderall XR with Yoo-hoo to get child to take it?

Desipramine

Initial Side Effects of Adderall for 5 yr. old?

Best ADHD Resources Given Limited Time

Outdoor Behavioral Health Programs & Therapeutic Educational Consultant

ritalin 20 la and pulling eyelashes out?

Directed attention Exhaustion and Adderall XR

Teaching methods for reading comprehension

Social security disability for adhd add people

Please beware

Struggling with F11yo ADHD

ADHD son getting bullied

ADHD Weekly: How Can We Refocus the Holidays This Year?

Teen son with ADHD

Clonidine violent outbursts

EndeavorRX

When to tell your kids they have ADHD?

Clonidine vs. guanfacine?

Adult ADHD Evaluation

ADHD Medication

Antidepressants for ADHD and aggression

Needing a bit of direction.

Ups and Downs

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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