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How to know whether your child should be medicated?

My two older adhd kids have never been on medication for symptom management. We’re homeschoolers (unschoolers/self-directed learners), so issues at school have...

My two older adhd kids have never been on medication for symptom management. We’...

anothermother

•3 years ago

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Really?

I recently read on a post that a wife needs to get her "s***" together. Time out and have some bedside manner for the husbands! And can I get a good clapping...

I recently read on a post that a wife needs to get her "s***" together. Time out...

Caco84

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Optimind?

Hello, Has anyone tried Optimind for ADHD, instead of stimulant medication?

Aconcernedmom1

•3 years ago

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Terrible sleep

My son is 10 and was recently diagnosed with ADHD. He is doing well overall. We have an IEP at school that is working well. He is not taking any medication...

My son is 10 and was recently diagnosed with ADHD. He is doing well overall. W...

PTmom

•3 years ago

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Child wont move on after told "no"

Any tips for what to do when a child refuses to accept that a prefered task is not allowed at this time? Examples: child wants to watch a movie, I say "no,...

Any tips for what to do when a child refuses to accept that a prefered task is n...

Rosie232

•3 years ago

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Guanfacine + Sleep

My 5 year old had been taking Ritalin, but was still struggling with emotional regulation, so our child psychiatrist suggested we try Guanfacine. We're now...

My 5 year old had been taking Ritalin, but was still struggling with emotional r...

JJMom16

•3 years ago

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Adhansia Side Effects

My son was just prescribed this medication due to unwanted side effects with adderall and focalin (tearful, irritable, loss of appetite). I will try the meds...

My son was just prescribed this medication due to unwanted side effects with add...

NPMom

•3 years ago

1 Reply

What meds are your children on

My daughter just turned 9 she has ADHD / ODD and some sensory issues. We struggled since she was a baby in a car seat screamed the whole time until we took...

My daughter just turned 9 she has ADHD / ODD and some sensory issues. We strugg...

momaneedshelp

•3 years ago

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Best insurance coverage for ADHD care for kids and myself

I'm new here and new to dealing with ADHD care for my kids and perhaps myself. My family is switching insurance coverage and the new offerings are either...

I'm new here and new to dealing with ADHD care for my kids and perhaps myself. M...

DistractedOne

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Book or blog recommendations for ADHD diet trial?

My son is almost 4 and has a new diagnosis of ADHD with a speech sound disorder. We are beginning behavioral therapy and would like to try other complementary...

My son is almost 4 and has a new diagnosis of ADHD with a speech sound disorder....

OwensMom8817

•3 years ago

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Adderall XR experience.

We are on day 3 of 10mg adderall XR with my 6 year old son. It’s been heartbreaking so far. He’s so irritable and emotional. The sitter says he hasn’t even...

We are on day 3 of 10mg adderall XR with my 6 year old son. It’s been heartbreak...

Kylee162

•3 years ago

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Guanfacine causing nightmares and increased daytime anxiety?

Hello, my son (6) recently started Guanfacine. He has been taking 1mg at night and .5mg in the mornings. He is also on Ritalin. The reason we started...

Hello, my son (6) recently started Guanfacine. He has been taking 1mg at night a...

SurvivorFan

•3 years ago

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ADHD Grandchild

Good morning from South Jersey! I am a Grandmother of an ADHD diagnosed grandson who is 8 years old. This year has been very difficult for everyone and...

Good morning from South Jersey! I am a Grandmother of an ADHD diagnosed grands...

elegantl

•3 years ago

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Are there schools that understand how to teach kids with ADHD?

Hi - My wife and I and our public school have failed my soon to be 14 year old son who has ADHD. I am so upset. He has a 504 and because the school does not...

Hi - My wife and I and our public school have failed my soon to be 14 year old s...

Sqrwheel

•3 years ago

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How to get diagnosis?

I have a 4 year to be 5 year old, that has some behaviors that are associated with ADHD. I have talked with my pediatrician and the list of doctors he gave...

I have a 4 year to be 5 year old, that has some behaviors that are associated wi...

Momneedshelp1

•3 years ago

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My son is about to graduate and is going into school for a rehearsal today after not seeing or speaking to anyone for a year

His anxiety level is so high, thinking about the things that will go wrong. I.E. people won’t talk to him (he doesn’t really have close friends), his...

His anxiety level is so high, thinking about the things that will go wrong. I.E....

sauceboss

•3 years ago

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Virtual Support Group - Finding Focus

Our next virtual support group will take place on Thursday, June 24th at 12pm-1pm EST. ADHD Coach and Podcaster Summer Christiansen will be joining us to...

Our next virtual support group will take place on Thursday, June 24th at 12pm-1p...

nnej3

•3 years ago

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ADHD high school

Hi - DS has ADHD Inattentive sub type. I would say mild/moderate severity. He is on medication since 8 and since then has done really well at school -...

Hi - DS has ADHD Inattentive sub type. I would say mild/moderate severity. He...

Lauraz180

•3 years ago

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New to community

I’m mom to a 7 year old with ADHD. He was diagnosed in kindergarten, though dad and I suspected since age 3/4. He has primarily inattentive type that makes...

I’m mom to a 7 year old with ADHD. He was diagnosed in kindergarten, though dad...

NPMom

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Brillia

Hello, has anyone tried Brillia? It’s an all natural pill for kids & adults with ADHD. My 18 is weening off Adderall (to join the military) just wanted to...

Hello, has anyone tried Brillia? It’s an all natural pill for kids & adults wit...

Jalen14mommy

•3 years ago

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First support meeting today!

Meeting these beautiful souls today changed my life & my perspective! Thank you so much for listening, caring, understanding & being vulnerable. If I would of...

Meeting these beautiful souls today changed my life & my perspective! Thank you ...

Jalen14mommy

•3 years ago

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I need help..

Hello all. I write this message with tears pouring from my eyes. I am desperate and I need help. I am a single father of a 6 year old boy with ADHD. He has the...

Hello all. I write this message with tears pouring from my eyes. I am desperate ...

Gboards999

•3 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Better Sleep Helps Teens Manage ADHD

Teens often don’t get enough sleep, and it affects their symptoms and their mood. Read more at http://bit.ly/nrcsleepteens

Teens often don’t get enough sleep, and it affects their symptoms and their mood...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•3 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- What to Ask Your Child’s Doctor About New ADHD Medications

Two new ADHD medications entered the market in this spring. What questions should parents ask before they are prescribed? Read more at http://bit.ly/nrcaskmeds

Two new ADHD medications entered the market in this spring. What questions shoul...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•3 years ago

1 Reply

Seeking information on partial hospitalization programs for children in the Washington, DC area

Hi, I'm new. I'm considering a partial hospitalization program for my 10-year-old son, who has ADHD, ODD and DMDD. I would be grateful to hear about...

Hi, I'm new. I'm considering a partial hospitalization program for my 10-year-o...

slnf1488

•3 years ago

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Suddenly Talking in an Accent

Has anyone else's child started talking in an accent? My child has not traveled, not heard any accents. It started that he would say "yea" instead of "yeah",...

Has anyone else's child started talking in an accent? My child has not traveled,...

Rosie232

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Eating the same meal daily

Hi! My 18 yr old eats the same meal daily for the past 8 months! He has no problem eating whatever you serve him (keyword: serve), but left on his own he...

Hi! My 18 yr old eats the same meal daily for the past 8 months! He has no pr...

minvaz

•3 years ago

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Neuroscience Focus DL ?

HI THERE EVERYONE, I am thinking about starting Neuroscience Focus DL for my 16 year old son! If anyone like to share their experiences good or bad they had,...

HI THERE EVERYONE, I am thinking about starting Neuroscience Focus DL for my 16 ...

Nanchli

•3 years ago

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Virtual Support Group - Finding Focus Next week

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE! Please join us next week for Finding Focus! Finding Focus is a virtual support community for parents and...

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE! Please join us next week for Findi...

nnej3

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Endeavor Rx and/or Mightier - feedback?

Hello Parent and Caregivers, Has anyone tried Endeavor Rx and/or Mightier with their ADHD child? Interested to hear any feedback. Thanks!

Hello Parent and Caregivers, Has anyone tried Endeavor Rx and/or Mightier with t...

nnej3

•3 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for June 2021

How to know whether your child should be medicated?

Really?

Optimind?

Terrible sleep

Child wont move on after told "no"

Guanfacine + Sleep

Adhansia Side Effects

What meds are your children on

Best insurance coverage for ADHD care for kids and myself

Book or blog recommendations for ADHD diet trial?

Adderall XR experience.

Guanfacine causing nightmares and increased daytime anxiety?

ADHD Grandchild

Are there schools that understand how to teach kids with ADHD?

How to get diagnosis?

My son is about to graduate and is going into school for a rehearsal today after not seeing or speaking to anyone for a year

Virtual Support Group - Finding Focus

ADHD high school

New to community

Brillia

First support meeting today!

I need help..

ADHD Weekly -- Better Sleep Helps Teens Manage ADHD

ADHD Weekly -- What to Ask Your Child’s Doctor About New ADHD Medications

Seeking information on partial hospitalization programs for children in the Washington, DC area

Suddenly Talking in an Accent

Eating the same meal daily

Neuroscience Focus DL ?

Virtual Support Group - Finding Focus Next week

Endeavor Rx and/or Mightier - feedback?

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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