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Video Games/Limits

Hi All, My SS is 11 and has ADHD. He just started slow release ritalin - low dose of it. For the most part its working while he's at school, not so much...

Hi All, My SS is 11 and has ADHD. He just started slow release ritalin - low do...

N_37

•3 years ago

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Switching Stimulants

Hello, I am hoping there are some parents out there who can give me some positive expereinces they have had switching their kiddo from Ritalin to Focalin. My...

Hello, I am hoping there are some parents out there who can give me some positiv...

SurvivorFan

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Help for Parents of adult children with ADHD

Parent of adult child with ADHD. I am looking for some support to help my daughter. She currently lives in LA and is having a very difficult time functioning....

Parent of adult child with ADHD. I am looking for some support to help my daught...

eaw49

•3 years ago

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New to this site. Looking for support. Feeling very alone Struggling with a 11year old son. Adhd /autistic spectrum

Any help support resources.

Helpforamom

•3 years ago

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7 Year Old w/ 3 Medications..

My 7 year old son is taking Adderall for ADHD symptoms, Sertraline for OCD and anxiety, and now we've added Clonidine to help with mood disorders and the...

My 7 year old son is taking Adderall for ADHD symptoms, Sertraline for OCD and a...

rchicago

•3 years ago

16 Replies

College student with ADD

Is Ritalin effective for ADD ?

ximefran

•3 years ago

1 Reply

METHYLPHENIDATE

Is anyones child on METHYLPHENIDATE? My child's psychiatrist prescribed 5 mg but we are hesitant because of the side effects but my childs behavior get worst...

Is anyones child on METHYLPHENIDATE? My child's psychiatrist prescribed 5 mg but...

AdhdMom1313

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Transitions & negativity

Hello community, I have a 6 yr old daughter with high combined type ADHD who also struggles significantly with emotional regulation and anxiety. She is an...

Hello community, I have a 6 yr old daughter with high combined type ADHD who als...

Adhdgirlmom

•3 years ago

9 Replies

New to this site: Parent and Children Groups in LA

Are there any parent support groups and children social groups in LA / Ventura County area? My son is 11 years old

Are there any parent support groups and children social groups in LA / Ventura C...

BStron

•3 years ago

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Increase of medicine

I feel like I ask this question last year but I feel like it’s the same problem. How often do you increase your child medicine? He is currently in 15 daytrana...

I feel like I ask this question last year but I feel like it’s the same problem....

dog13

•3 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Ideas For Medication Cost Savings

Medications can become very costly, very quickly. A children’s ADHD specialist has some tips for saving money on prescriptions. We have a few suggestions that...

Medications can become very costly, very quickly. A children’s ADHD specialist h...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•3 years ago

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Parent support groups and children social groups in MA??

Hello, I'm a new member and a mom to a 7 year old with ADHD. I'm looking for parent support groups and children social meet ups/groups in MA area but not...

Hello, I'm a new member and a mom to a 7 year old with ADHD. I'm looking for pa...

boa44

•3 years ago

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New member seeking support and understanding

Hi, I’m new to this site. I have 2 boys, and my oldest (just shy of 7yrs old) was diagnosed with ADHD about a year ago, combined type. He has a 504 plan and...

Hi, I’m new to this site. I have 2 boys, and my oldest (just shy of 7yrs old) w...

Boy-mom

•3 years ago

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medicine

anyone has experience with atomoxetine - my daughter 18 with ADHD has been started -she also has LD - mild / mood have been changed - if you try to help her ie...

anyone has experience with atomoxetine - my daughter 18 with ADHD has been start...

thechristmascarol

•3 years ago

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Dairy products

Hello! Did you ever notice that dairy products triggers your kids ADHD? I started to give milk to my son few months ago and that’s when we noticed some...

Hello! Did you ever notice that dairy products triggers your kids ADHD? I starte...

Embroidery77

•3 years ago

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Concerta making ADHD symptoms worse

My 8 year old has been on 30 mg of Quillichew for some time. His ped wanted to try something else because of his loss of appetite. She put him on Concerta....

My 8 year old has been on 30 mg of Quillichew for some time. His ped wanted to t...

Gelz68

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Son keeps zoning out and giggle

Hi, I'm new here and my son (7 y/o) was diagnosed with ADHD. The biggest problem was that he was daydreaming, very hyper, lack of concentration. He was...

Hi, I'm new here and my son (7 y/o) was diagnosed with ADHD. The biggest problem...

Embroidery77

•3 years ago

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Parents- I need help!

I have a 10 year old daughter with severe combined type ADHD. I'm a graduate student working on my Specialist in School Psychology certification because I want...

I have a 10 year old daughter with severe combined type ADHD. I'm a graduate stu...

magen_hyde

•3 years ago

4 Replies

IEP or 504?

I have 9 year old twin boys, adopted from foster care. ADHD, ODD and developmental delays. We’ve had behavior issues in school from day one. I requested IEP in...

I have 9 year old twin boys, adopted from foster care. ADHD, ODD and development...

Boymom3

•3 years ago

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Where can I get my son tested for ADHD soon? He needs attention now!

Hello parents! Im a resident of Bergen county, NJ. My child has not been tested for ADHD because his tests are scheduled for July 2022. I cannot wait that...

Hello parents! Im a resident of Bergen county, NJ. My child has not been teste...

Kunoymika

•3 years ago

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A need to know more about autism and treatments about it for my daughter.

My 14 months old daughter has most of the symptoms of autism. I have spoken to the health visitor but nothing so far. Does someone has any information or...

My 14 months old daughter has most of the symptoms of autism. I have spoken to ...

M__2021

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Just joined

Hi there! I'm a new coming.I heard about this community via a website and it seem like a place I could that I could get some help along the way with raising a...

Hi there! I'm a new coming.I heard about this community via a website and it see...

_growingmom

•3 years ago

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UHC Oxford denied our Occupational Therapy claims despite ADHD diagnosis and medical necessity recognized by Dr.

United Health Care Oxford denied our claims for Occupational Therapy despite our Neurodevelopmental pediatrician diagnosing him with ADHD and recommending OT...

United Health Care Oxford denied our claims for Occupational Therapy despite our...

Mpd7059

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Feeling completely alone near defeated

Hello, This is my first time visiting this board. I am struggling. My son has anxiety and what we believe to be ADD. He will turn 21 next month. He has an...

Hello, This is my first time visiting this board. I am struggling. My son has an...

Wanderlustgirl

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Pending Psych Eval

Today my son was evaluated by a psychologist for the first time. The only psychologist in our town requires children to be 5, and my son just had his birthday....

Today my son was evaluated by a psychologist for the first time. The only psycho...

Rosie232

•3 years ago

7 Replies

I'm a Parent who has ADHD

Hi everyone, I was just diagnosed last month with ADHD - almost one year after giving birth to my first child. I understand that this group is for parents of...

Hi everyone, I was just diagnosed last month with ADHD - almost one year after ...

33withadhd

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Upcoming Virtual Support Meetings - Finding Focus

Finding Focus is a virtual support and encouragement community for parents and caregivers of children with ADHD. Share stories, strategies, successes and...

Finding Focus is a virtual support and encouragement community for parents and c...

nnej3

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Hello all.

I’m going to take it easy and just observe for now. I’m not sure how all of this works so reading and listening should prove helpful. I haven’t been able to...

I’m going to take it easy and just observe for now. I’m not sure how all of this...

BonZoCatBand

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Bacopa Monnieri

Hello! Another member told me about Bacopa Monnieri for ADHD. I found a study with promising results: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24682000/. I just...

Hello! Another member told me about Bacopa Monnieri for ADHD. I found a study w...

BVBV

•3 years ago

11 Replies

My son is hitting himself repeatedly

Need help, we are in crisis. My son has episodes where he can't stop hitting himself. Has anyone found ways to get this to stop? We are still trying meds, but...

Need help, we are in crisis. My son has episodes where he can't stop hitting him...

addmomof2

•3 years ago

3 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for September 2021

Video Games/Limits

Switching Stimulants

Help for Parents of adult children with ADHD

New to this site. Looking for support. Feeling very alone Struggling with a 11year old son. Adhd /autistic spectrum

7 Year Old w/ 3 Medications..

College student with ADD

METHYLPHENIDATE

Transitions & negativity

New to this site: Parent and Children Groups in LA

Increase of medicine

ADHD Weekly -- Ideas For Medication Cost Savings

Parent support groups and children social groups in MA??

New member seeking support and understanding

medicine

Dairy products

Concerta making ADHD symptoms worse

Son keeps zoning out and giggle

Parents- I need help!

IEP or 504?

Where can I get my son tested for ADHD soon? He needs attention now!

A need to know more about autism and treatments about it for my daughter.

Just joined

UHC Oxford denied our Occupational Therapy claims despite ADHD diagnosis and medical necessity recognized by Dr.

Feeling completely alone near defeated

Pending Psych Eval

I'm a Parent who has ADHD

Upcoming Virtual Support Meetings - Finding Focus

Hello all.

Bacopa Monnieri

My son is hitting himself repeatedly

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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