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Trouble with 9 y.o. ADHD son attention seeking

New member here, reaching out for help at the end of my rope. I have a 9 y.o. son with ADHD, he's been hitting him mom during meltdowns and we've been trying...

New member here, reaching out for help at the end of my rope. I have a 9 y.o. so...

Dadwhoneedshelp

•3 years ago

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Its one of Those DAYS :(

Hi everyone, I usually try to think very positive with my 16 year old son who has ADD but today has been a rough day! Its his second day of school....He was so...

Hi everyone, I usually try to think very positive with my 16 year old son who ha...

Nanchli

•3 years ago

4 Replies

It gets easier

Hello, my name is Simon. I had ADHD as a child, and worse I wasted ten years of my life trying to prove them wrong. The worst part is ....I finally listened...

Hello, my name is Simon. I had ADHD as a child, and worse I wasted ten years of ...

MZykesX

•3 years ago

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IEP core curriculum - during or after school?

My 7-year-old's reading scores per a learning assessment are low enough to require comprehensive intervention, such as multi-sensory Orton Gillingham...

My 7-year-old's reading scores per a learning assessment are low enough to requi...

mrl12

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Parent Management Training

I need help with finding Parent Management Training. What have you used? In person or online? My son's psychiatrist told me to do parent management training...

I need help with finding Parent Management Training. What have you used? In pers...

Sy5636

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Neighbor kids not allowed to play with my son.

Yesterday, a pair of neighbor siblings told my son they “hate him” and “aren’t allowed to play with him anymore.” I’ve reached out to the mother via text to...

Yesterday, a pair of neighbor siblings told my son they “hate him” and “aren’t ...

AlltheLegos

•3 years ago

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Has anyone used on-line Tutoring?

We have used companies like Kumon and Huntington and they have not worked in the past for a variety of reasons. They use their own curriculum, to many hours,...

We have used companies like Kumon and Huntington and they have not worked in the...

Onthemove1971

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Help! My 4 year old has ADHD

I am 48 years old, and I adopted my son at birth with the knowledge that his birth father had a severe case of ADHD, combined presentation. During his daycare...

I am 48 years old, and I adopted my son at birth with the knowledge that his bir...

dtholmes73

•3 years ago

11 Replies

help with managing teen daughter's social anxiety

I am new here. My 15 year old daughter was diagnosed with adhd and social anxiety last year. She takes Adderall and attends therapy. She is really...

I am new here. My 15 year old daughter was diagnosed with adhd and social anxie...

Poppydean

•3 years ago

7 Replies

ADHD Weekly -- Help Teens Get Organized for School

Backpacks and bookbags crammed with homework and lost assignments are a too-familiar sight for many teens and their parents. A professional organizer has some...

Backpacks and bookbags crammed with homework and lost assignments are a too-fami...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•3 years ago

1 Reply

Responsibility when taking Meds

Hi All - I am curious as to what everyone's opinion is on this: how much responsibility do you expect of your children when it comes to taking their...

Hi All - I am curious as to what everyone's opinion is on this: how much respons...

N_37

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Finding Focus today - virtual support group

Hello! Please join us for a virtual support group - Finding Focus - today at 12pm EST on Zoom and Clubhouse. We plan to discuss Back to School. For more...

Hello! Please join us for a virtual support group - Finding Focus - today at 1...

nnej3

•3 years ago

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Teenage diagnosis experience

I am new , My 15year old daughter was recently diagnosed with ADHD inattentive type . We started therapy and met with a psychiatrist who recommended...

I am new , My 15year old daughter was recently diagnosed with ADHD inattentive t...

BRMOM

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Behavioral therapy

My daughter is 14 y/o diagnosed with adhd and needs therapy she doesn't qualify for free insurance and my deductible is very high behavioral therapy isn't...

My daughter is 14 y/o diagnosed with adhd and needs therapy she doesn't qualify ...

momofasweetgirl

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Help with medicine taking

We struggle every morning to get our 5 year old son to take his medicine. We crush it up and put it in applesauce every morning and it is a battle. Does anyone...

We struggle every morning to get our 5 year old son to take his medicine. We cru...

Obsessenach

•3 years ago

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Uhg—another failed med? Concerta.

I gave my 6 year old the smallest dose of Concerta for the first time and it did NOT have a good effect. He was so hyped up and he talked endlessly all day,...

I gave my 6 year old the smallest dose of Concerta for the first time and it did...

greenteamilk

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Cost of child advocate?

I'm working with a child advocate for my daughter's IEP. He seemed very knowledgeable, though expensive. He estimated 4-5 hours prep and 1-2 hours for the...

I'm working with a child advocate for my daughter's IEP. He seemed very knowledg...

mrl12

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Vitamin B12

Has anyone tried vitamin B12 with their ADHD child? I’m trying to do as much naturally to help my son as possible. He does take a short acting Focalin most...

Has anyone tried vitamin B12 with their ADHD child? I’m trying to do as much na...

BVBV

•3 years ago

5 Replies

IEP help! New Jersey law

What is NJ required to do by law as far as dyslexia screening and education? Would anyone recommend putting a request for teacher/staff special education...

What is NJ required to do by law as far as dyslexia screening and education? Wou...

mrl12

•3 years ago

2 Replies

TO MEDICATE OR NOT

hi everyone = I am new here - I have just been diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 48 and the specialist has suggested medication. it would be really helpful to...

hi everyone = I am new here - I have just been diagnosed with ADHD at the age of...

rachel240773

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Recently diagnosed-am I on the right track?

I apologize in advance for a bit of a long post: First I’d like to introduce myself-I’m a mom of 2 girls 5 & 9 living on the east coast and just joined this...

I apologize in advance for a bit of a long post: First I’d like to introduce mys...

1committedmom

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Bay Area - Parent Management Training

Good Morning, I am from the Bay Area California. My family is looking for a Parent Management Training program. Does anyone have recommendations? Also, Can...

Good Morning, I am from the Bay Area California. My family is looking for a Par...

Sy5636

•3 years ago

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6 year old refusing school!! Help!!

I first want to say that this board is so supportive and helpful. You guys are amazing. Secondly, our 6yo is refusing school, wrecking the house, kicking and...

I first want to say that this board is so supportive and helpful. You guys are a...

greenteamilk

•3 years ago

18 Replies

How to convince my man-child that appearance matters in the workplace

My son is 19 and just landed a career (with our help). He’s ADHD and high-functioning autistic. Sometimes we struggle with getting him to see why it’s...

My son is 19 and just landed a career (with our help). He’s ADHD and high-functi...

RaquelMonique

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Young kids saying they want to die??

Hi everyone— Pretty recently, my son (6), during an outburst said something to the effect of “I wish I could drown” while in the bathtub and this was part of a...

Hi everyone— Pretty recently, my son (6), during an outburst said something to t...

greenteamilk

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Any success stories with methylphenidate?

Hi all— I spoke with my son’s psychiatrist about his heightened aggression on guanfacine, so he suggested a slow-release methylphenidate tablet, and we are...

Hi all— I spoke with my son’s psychiatrist about his heightened aggression on gu...

greenteamilk

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Senior in high school new diagnosis for inattentive ADHD

Hello! My child was recently diagnosed with inattentive ADHD along with major depression and anxiety. Our biggest struggles right now are motivation and how...

Hello! My child was recently diagnosed with inattentive ADHD along with major d...

SwimOn

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Stepparent with ADHD adult kid

Hi my stepson who is 19yrs and has not regularly been taking his meds for the past few weeks. It has been very difficult to navigate life with him for the...

Hi my stepson who is 19yrs and has not regularly been taking his meds for the pa...

andydrew

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Pediatrician or psychiatrist?

What do you feel is the best route to go to get your child on medication? Pediatrician? Psychiatrist? Does it matter? Our son (7) was assessed by a...

What do you feel is the best route to go to get your child on medication? Pediat...

Partyof6

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Dreading Back to School

Hi, I joined the group because my 7 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with ADHD. After last year we all needed a break this summer. However, now I'm...

Hi, I joined the group because my 7 year old daughter was recently diagnosed wit...

RockMama

•3 years ago

8 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for August 2021

Trouble with 9 y.o. ADHD son attention seeking

Its one of Those DAYS :(

It gets easier

IEP core curriculum - during or after school?

Parent Management Training

Neighbor kids not allowed to play with my son.

Has anyone used on-line Tutoring?

Help! My 4 year old has ADHD

help with managing teen daughter's social anxiety

ADHD Weekly -- Help Teens Get Organized for School

Responsibility when taking Meds

Finding Focus today - virtual support group

Teenage diagnosis experience

Behavioral therapy

Help with medicine taking

Uhg—another failed med? Concerta.

Cost of child advocate?

Vitamin B12

IEP help! New Jersey law

TO MEDICATE OR NOT

Recently diagnosed-am I on the right track?

Bay Area - Parent Management Training

6 year old refusing school!! Help!!

How to convince my man-child that appearance matters in the workplace

Young kids saying they want to die??

Any success stories with methylphenidate?

Senior in high school new diagnosis for inattentive ADHD

Stepparent with ADHD adult kid

Pediatrician or psychiatrist?

Dreading Back to School

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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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