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Picking of nails and skin with my 6 year old.... Help!

Hello, I am new here and seeking help. My 6 year old son who has ADHD and is taking Adderrall XR is picking the skin off of the top of his fingers. I spoke...

Hello, I am new here and seeking help. My 6 year old son who has ADHD and is t...

KTP123

•3 years ago

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First time seeking help

This post is slightly off topic but I’m struggling to find somewhere to get advice on ADD/ADHD in adults. Advice I’ve found generally has been insightful and a...

This post is slightly off topic but I’m struggling to find somewhere to get advi...

Equeholic

•3 years ago

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Adhd with tic disorder

I often walk around at home when i'm not doing anything and think what should i do next while i'm also shrugging shoulder and neck or blinking eyes.I read...

I often walk around at home when i'm not doing anything and think what should i ...

Xenonine_9

•3 years ago

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Broad Spectrum Micronutrients

For those of you who use micronutrients, I am starting my 15 yr. old tomorrow. I could use a little encouragement. If you are having a good experience, I would...

For those of you who use micronutrients, I am starting my 15 yr. old tomorrow. I...

Shamasamdrew

•3 years ago

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Daytrana Patch

Hello, I'm a new member and in need of advice from other parents regarding Daytrana. The Dr. Prescribed the daytrana patch today. Has anyone tried this in...

Hello, I'm a new member and in need of advice from other parents regarding Daytr...

AdhdMom1313

•3 years ago

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Summer Camp ideas

I am located in Eastern Iowa and am looking for a summer camp for my 8 year old son. Has anyone found a good one in the midwest?

I am located in Eastern Iowa and am looking for a summer camp for my 8 year old ...

Lovehim

•3 years ago

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Parent Volunteers Needed for ADHD Research (Paid Study)

Hello everyone, We are now recruiting participants for our research surveys, and eligible participants can earn up to $350 after completing the full study....

Hello everyone, We are now recruiting participants for our research surveys, an...

PillSmart_Research

Researcher•3 years ago

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Classroom discipline (3rd grade)

Hello, wondering if any one has had this issue. My son’s 3rd grade teacher seems to do a lot of “if one person talks in line, the whole class has to go sit...

Hello, wondering if any one has had this issue. My son’s 3rd grade teacher seems...

momwifedaughtersis

•3 years ago

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Finding Focus Virtual Support Group

Hello! Please join us for Finding Focus - a virtual support and discussion group for parents and caregivers of children with ADHD. To accommodate increasing...

Hello! Please join us for Finding Focus - a virtual support and discussion group...

nnej3

•3 years ago

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super glue

who has done this? you were super gluing your fake nail back on so it doesnt fall off and you end up getting it all over your hand, and you have to try to pick...

who has done this? you were super gluing your fake nail back on so it doesnt fal...

kittenlovers

•3 years ago

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Advice needed

Hey there! I am looking for information on what medication seemed to work the best for a child with ADHD as well as Defiance Disorder? I have a 5 year old who...

Hey there! I am looking for information on what medication seemed to work the be...

CoffeePlease2

•3 years ago

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Child argues/sasses other adults

Lately my 8 yo son has started arguing and getting sassy with the parents of his friends. He's always been strong willed with us, but other people always told...

Lately my 8 yo son has started arguing and getting sassy with the parents of his...

AlltheLegos

•3 years ago

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Virtual Support Group - Finding Focus

Hello, We're looking to expand our virtual support group - Finding Focus - beyond Tuesdays, from 12pm - 1pm on Clubhouse and Zoom. While we recognize we won't...

Hello, We're looking to expand our virtual support group - Finding Focus - beyo...

nnej3

•3 years ago

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Tics have increased

My daughter is 12 and she has always had tics - subtle things like a head twitch and hand motions. But in the last 3 months she has started to vocalize a...

My daughter is 12 and she has always had tics - subtle things like a head twitch...

JoyousExpectation

•3 years ago

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ISO Therapist who takes insurance

Think my teenaged son would benefit from speaking to someone about anxiety and oppositional defiance and ADHD (and other typical teenage stuff). ISO a...

Think my teenaged son would benefit from speaking to someone about anxiety and o...

Drivingmecrazy

•3 years ago

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ADHD & ESTROGEN???

ADHD medication seem to be making my son very feminine. Has anyone else experienced this, or is it just my child. I didn't notice it before. Need some medical...

ADHD medication seem to be making my son very feminine. Has anyone else experien...

Dylan16

•3 years ago

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Dumb question?

I’m not sure how to even ask this...my boys have ADHD and ODD. Everything I’ve read about ODD so far focuses on management tips like focus on relationships,...

I’m not sure how to even ask this...my boys have ADHD and ODD. Everything I’ve r...

Boymom3

•3 years ago

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Big Brother Program?

Does anyone know of a good big brother program for tweens with ADHD in SoCal?

Crazyworld1971

•3 years ago

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Have you ever stopped medicating???

After years of medication to help with ADHD and/or ASD, has anyone decided to stop medicating? My son is 14yo and has been on some form of a stimulant or...

After years of medication to help with ADHD and/or ASD, has anyone decided to st...

HanDor

•3 years ago

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Late learner

My granddaughter is 14 now and even though she was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago we haven't had too many issues until recently, mostly with school. Her...

My granddaughter is 14 now and even though she was diagnosed with ADHD a few yea...

NervousNana

•3 years ago

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Happy Mother’s Day

Wishing a Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms here. If your day was anything like mine, I was exhausted by noon !! More than ever , I’m very thankful to...

Wishing a Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms here. If your day was anything ...

MeadowLane5

•3 years ago

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Quick questions

The more I read, obviously the more questions I have. Being able to read about adhd odd is awesome!!! One thing I’ve noticed is most odd cases the child...

The more I read, obviously the more questions I have. Being able to read about a...

Team_428

•3 years ago

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Need direction and still a bit shell shocked and stressed

My son is 8, full term opioid baby, with ADHD, who’s spiraled out of control since late September. An ard (iep) was underway the entire time and completed by...

My son is 8, full term opioid baby, with ADHD, who’s spiraled out of control sin...

Team_428

•3 years ago

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Virtual Support Group: Finding Focus

Please join us on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST! This week's topic will be Preparing for Summer. As always, we'll also have an open platform...

Please join us on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST! This week's ...

nnej3

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Slow death...is how I feel.

My 6.5 yr old was diagnosed w severe ADHD at 5. Behavior pediatrician in a well educated area Silicon Valley. Treated him for maybe 7/8 months. Gave him 13/14...

My 6.5 yr old was diagnosed w severe ADHD at 5. Behavior pediatrician in a well ...

Sk8te

•3 years ago

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Therapy for ADHD

I have a 13 year old with ADHD and he has been on medication for a couple years now. We have had trials of a couple of different medications before settling on...

I have a 13 year old with ADHD and he has been on medication for a couple years ...

Ivory3

•3 years ago

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Ideas for how to help your ADHD child organized/follow the schedule

Any one has any ideas for how to help them organize and follow the schedule?

bis123

•3 years ago

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New ADD Diagnosis

My daughter is 12 and she has just been diagnosed with ADD. The pediatrician has said the next steps are for her to have a 'health check', height, weight,...

My daughter is 12 and she has just been diagnosed with ADD. The pediatrician has...

Justliloldme

•3 years ago

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Nose Bleeds?

Nose bleeds!!!!!!!! Whats your experience with this! A lot of time when I start anything with my son (vitamins, fish oil, any natural med) it gives him nose...

Nose bleeds!!!!!!!! Whats your experience with this! A lot of time when I start ...

Nanchli

•3 years ago

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Optimizing Physical Growth

Now that we're on a long acting med, we are observing some decrease in appetite during the day with our 5 year old. His weight seems steady, but he is already...

Now that we're on a long acting med, we are observing some decrease in appetite ...

JJMom16

•3 years ago

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All posts for May 2021

Picking of nails and skin with my 6 year old.... Help!

First time seeking help

Adhd with tic disorder

Broad Spectrum Micronutrients

Daytrana Patch

Summer Camp ideas

Parent Volunteers Needed for ADHD Research (Paid Study)

Classroom discipline (3rd grade)

Finding Focus Virtual Support Group

super glue

Advice needed

Child argues/sasses other adults

Virtual Support Group - Finding Focus

Tics have increased

ISO Therapist who takes insurance

ADHD & ESTROGEN???

Dumb question?

Big Brother Program?

Have you ever stopped medicating???

Late learner

Happy Mother’s Day

Quick questions

Need direction and still a bit shell shocked and stressed

Virtual Support Group: Finding Focus

Slow death...is how I feel.

Therapy for ADHD

Ideas for how to help your ADHD child organized/follow the schedule

New ADD Diagnosis

Nose Bleeds?

Optimizing Physical Growth

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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