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ADHD and getting older.

I'm 59 and I have ADHD but slowing my pace down. My problem now is getting motivated and starting a task. I have no consatration during a task and getting it...

I'm 59 and I have ADHD but slowing my pace down. My problem now is getting motiv...

Grandmaunderstands

•3 years ago

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Our son struggles with ADHD, would love support and advise from other parents

Hello! I am new to this community and looking for advise/support. My husband and I have an 8 year old boy Max who was diagnosed with ADHD about 18 months ago....

Hello! I am new to this community and looking for advise/support. My husband and...

Swede82

•3 years ago

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Refusing to take ADHD medicine

My 16yr old son refuses to take ADHD meds. In the past we tried a few non- stimulants and unfortunately there were not effective. His psychiatrist wants to...

My 16yr old son refuses to take ADHD meds. In the past we tried a few non- stimu...

Lapa77

•3 years ago

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Work around with schoology due the software’s limitations

Hi. My grandson is in 8th grade with an iep. The school is using A hybrid teaching model because of the pandemic using schoology. I am working with him to...

Hi. My grandson is in 8th grade with an iep. The school is using A hybrid tea...

Molliecat

•3 years ago

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Is less sleep required

I would like feedback from parents and those with ADHD. Do people with ADHD need less sleep? My 12 year old daughter is easier to wake up if she goes to bed...

I would like feedback from parents and those with ADHD. Do people with ADHD nee...

jam1959

•3 years ago

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Guanfacine- 1st Day

Hello everyone! My 9 year old started using Guanfacine last night and started on 1mg. I know it’s still very new but did anyone here experience increased...

Hello everyone! My 9 year old started using Guanfacine last night and started o...

Sy5636

•3 years ago

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What is the ideal dose for maximum medication effectiveness Focalin XR

My 17 yr old son has tried several different medications and currently on Focalin XR. He started with 20mg and increased dose until 35 mg. When he took 35mg...

My 17 yr old son has tried several different medications and currently on Focali...

Hidden

•3 years ago

5 Replies

ADHD Meds & Breastfeeding

Does anyone have experience with taking ADHD medications breastfeeding? I am newly diagnosed and have an upcoming appointment to discuss medication management....

Does anyone have experience with taking ADHD medications breastfeeding? I am new...

RaquelMonique

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Parent Seeking Assistance

I’m new here. My son is in 4th grade and has met the criteria for ADHD. We are meeting with his school next month. Does anyone have any tips on how to prepare...

I’m new here. My son is in 4th grade and has met the criteria for ADHD. We are m...

Suzy76

•3 years ago

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"Sure I'll clean my room but I need an Adderall"

"Sure, I'll clean my room. I need an Adderall". My 16 yo takes Adderall on school days. If she has to do anything that she thinks requires concentration on the...

"Sure, I'll clean my room. I need an Adderall". My 16 yo takes Adderall on schoo...

wendyks

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Therapist recommendations in CA?

Hi all, I’m new to this community, and my 9 yr old has just been diagnosed with ODD and ADHD. Wondering if anyone has any excellent referrals for a child...

Hi all, I’m new to this community, and my 9 yr old has just been diagnosed with ...

New2emom

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Trouble Sleeping

Hello, My 11 year old daughter has trouble sleeping, and also has nightmares, is there any treatment out of the couter medicine for this or, Do I have to...

Hello, My 11 year old daughter has trouble sleeping, and also has nightmares, i...

Miny11

•3 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Why Look for Complementary Approaches?

Why do some people seek alternative treatments for ADHD? CHADD’s resident expert says they might be unhappy with standard options or want something that...

Why do some people seek alternative treatments for ADHD? CHADD’s resident expert...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•3 years ago

1 Reply

Resources for organizational and executive function help for ADHD child

Can any recommend specific methods or resources to help ADHD child with organizing their schedule, homework etc? Have you like any specific mindfulness...

Can any recommend specific methods or resources to help ADHD child with organizi...

foxyoxy21

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Behavioral problems between My family and my daughter.

My daughter is 11 year old and she recently was diagnosed with ADHD and she’s Mexican- American, she has a lot problems with my family, she is trying to...

My daughter is 11 year old and she recently was diagnosed with ADHD and she’s M...

Miny11

•3 years ago

5 Replies

How are you justifying if new meds are working with social distance learning?

Sometimes I can’t tell if he is just not motivated or the medication is not working. Or if he is talking so much during his zoom meet because he is excited to...

Sometimes I can’t tell if he is just not motivated or the medication is not work...

Sy5636

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Help getting adhd kid 504/IEP

Nothing like having the school principal calling you with an angry attitude since you called the county board of education. Seriously how long does it take to...

Nothing like having the school principal calling you with an angry attitude sinc...

Nitaraeg

•3 years ago

14 Replies

ADHD Medicine side effects.

Since my daughter started to take her ADHD medicine, she gets car sick all the time is this normal?

Since my daughter started to take her ADHD medicine, she gets car sick all the t...

Miny11

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Daughter doesn’t listen

Hello I have a daughter with ADHD. She has a hard time paying attention, does not obey me, just wants to remove clothes from the closet and take out the food...

Hello I have a daughter with ADHD. She has a hard time paying attention, does no...

pat1026

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Help! Divorce and Child Trouble

I'm 46...going through a nasty divorce after being married for 21 years. My 9 year old is feeling it...she has ADHD, ODD, PICA, AND ANXIETY DISORDER. Along...

I'm 46...going through a nasty divorce after being married for 21 years. My 9 ye...

Goddessglam

•3 years ago

5 Replies

8+ hours of homework a day

Hello, I have a 7th grade son who is in a rigorous online school. He has about 2-3 hours of school a day and then works on his own for about 8+ hours. Even...

Hello, I have a 7th grade son who is in a rigorous online school. He has about ...

Marin_Mom

•3 years ago

20 Replies

ADHD teen support group

I was wondering if there is such a thing as a support group or person for my 13yo son. I was thinking it would help him talk with others that have ADHD. Or is...

I was wondering if there is such a thing as a support group or person for my 13y...

Mama_Leah

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Help with focus

Hello, As a follow up to my post above, I would appreciate suggestions to help with focus. We have had good results with intuniv when we titrated to 4mg at...

Hello, As a follow up to my post above, I would appreciate suggestions to help ...

Sassy2019

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Marriage close to collapse due to husband handling of my son with ADHD

Hi. I’m new to this platform and felt I had to talk to someone as I’m at my wits end. My husband has always found it difficult to understand our sons struggle...

Hi. I’m new to this platform and felt I had to talk to someone as I’m at my wit...

Pebbles222

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Foul mouth

Hi I have an 11 year old son with ADHD/anxiety. He is currently on meds, which we are still working to see what works best. Everything I read says not to...

Hi I have an 11 year old son with ADHD/anxiety. He is currently on meds, which w...

Hidden

•3 years ago

39 Replies

In need of supports for family/son: clinics, psychs recs?

Hi, Looking for a family therapist, or clinical support (UCLA ect) for my son who is 5 1/2, behavior management, evals, and support. Any recs appreciated,...

Hi, Looking for a family therapist, or clinical support (UCLA ect) for my son w...

laurenewilder

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Just started meds and Wow

We began medication (focalin xr) for my 8 year old about a month and a half ago. Oh my goodness he’s a whole new kid. He’s still the hilarious, quirky,...

We began medication (focalin xr) for my 8 year old about a month and a half ago....

Jgirlie123

•3 years ago

10 Replies

My 15 year old is not getting out of bed - any tips?

Good morning. Pulling my hair out here. My son has had a consistent problem getting out of bed. He has been diagnosed w adhd inattentive and it seems to...

Good morning. Pulling my hair out here. My son has had a consistent problem ge...

chakragal

•3 years ago

4 Replies

ADHD alarm clock

I'd like to start transitioning my 8 year old with ADHD to an alarm clock but was hoping for suggestions? She' a light sleeper so waking isn't an issue but she...

I'd like to start transitioning my 8 year old with ADHD to an alarm clock but wa...

Laidbackmom

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Any recommendations on books?

Any advice on best books to read ? I have a 15 y/o who was recently diagnosed w adhd inattentive - also depression / anxiety - and it's been a very long road...

Any advice on best books to read ? I have a 15 y/o who was recently diagnosed ...

chakragal

•3 years ago

3 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for January 2021

ADHD and getting older.

Our son struggles with ADHD, would love support and advise from other parents

Refusing to take ADHD medicine

Work around with schoology due the software’s limitations

Is less sleep required

Guanfacine- 1st Day

What is the ideal dose for maximum medication effectiveness Focalin XR

ADHD Meds & Breastfeeding

Parent Seeking Assistance

"Sure I'll clean my room but I need an Adderall"

Therapist recommendations in CA?

Trouble Sleeping

ADHD Weekly -- Why Look for Complementary Approaches?

Resources for organizational and executive function help for ADHD child

Behavioral problems between My family and my daughter.

How are you justifying if new meds are working with social distance learning?

Help getting adhd kid 504/IEP

ADHD Medicine side effects.

Daughter doesn’t listen

Help! Divorce and Child Trouble

8+ hours of homework a day

ADHD teen support group

Help with focus

Marriage close to collapse due to husband handling of my son with ADHD

Foul mouth

In need of supports for family/son: clinics, psychs recs?

Just started meds and Wow

My 15 year old is not getting out of bed - any tips?

ADHD alarm clock

Any recommendations on books?

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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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