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Clonidine

Hey! Has anyone tried short acting clonidine for their child with ADHD? Let me know what your experience is if you have please! I want to try my son off of...

Hey! Has anyone tried short acting clonidine for their child with ADHD? Let me k...

Purple2002

•2 years ago

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College age son wants to try meds again...any experienced people with elite distance runners and medication. He's a Division 1 athlete.

My son did well on Concerta when he was 11-12 but we had to take him off due to side effects. Other stimulants were tried with catastrophic side effects...

My son did well on Concerta when he was 11-12 but we had to take him off due to ...

MeMEMme

•2 years ago

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Irritability with Intuniv?

My 10 yo was started on Zoloft 25mg about 6 weeks ago and we saw an improvement in mood but decrease in energy. Intuniv 1mg was added at bedtime about 2 weeks...

My 10 yo was started on Zoloft 25mg about 6 weeks ago and we saw an improvement ...

Lanego

•2 years ago

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ADHD meds stunt Growth

It is such Missinformation to say that adhd meds do not stunt growth In some children. More fake news Mark Deegan

It is such Missinformation to say that adhd meds do not stunt growth In some chi...

markdeegan65

•2 years ago

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ADHD and Writing Skills

Hi, my 9 year old with ADHD is doing well in school with math and reading, but he struggles with writing. He says he doesn’t know what to write about or cannot...

Hi, my 9 year old with ADHD is doing well in school with math and reading, but h...

LlamaMomma

•2 years ago

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School rejection after being accepted

My son past all tests and got accepted at new private school. He is entering 3rd grade. During enrollment, I disclaimed that he takes Adderall for ADHD. I...

My son past all tests and got accepted at new private school. He is entering 3rd...

Baseball4

•2 years ago

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Seeking tips for son turning 18

1. Sharing for info: Our 17YO son/we have been waiting 6 months for his appointment with a psychiatrist for med mgmt. The first one we saw via telehealth...

1. Sharing for info: Our 17YO son/we have been waiting 6 months for his appoin...

MomO_Sea

•2 years ago

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Should I tell my 12 yr old he has ADD? If yes, how?

My highly sensitive and intelligent 12 yr has ADD since 3rd grade. We have not told him yet since my husband believed that it would make things harder. He...

My highly sensitive and intelligent 12 yr has ADD since 3rd grade. We have not ...

BStron

•2 years ago

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Private school placement referral

Hi friends, My daughter age 12 was given the sign off for a special education private school from public school. She is adhd/ dyslexia and as of her last...

Hi friends, My daughter age 12 was given the sign off for a special education pr...

MeadowLane5

•2 years ago

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Feeling overwhelmed

Ok here is my rant. I am exhausted. I am my 15 year old sons alarm clock, secretary, schedual keeper, hygiene manager ( boys are gross lol) food manager and...

Ok here is my rant. I am exhausted. I am my 15 year old sons alarm clock, secret...

Moms77

•2 years ago

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Decision to medicate …

Hi, I have an 11 year old who was diagnosed with severe adhd, anxiety, ocd and high functioning on the spectrum. We decided to medicate when he was first...

Hi, I have an 11 year old who was diagnosed with severe adhd, anxiety, ocd and h...

Numberate

•2 years ago

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ADHD Weekly - Social Media Videos Often Share Misinformation About ADHD

Between clips of the most recent video dance challenges, there is information on ADHD. But is this information always accurate? Experts suggest what we should...

Between clips of the most recent video dance challenges, there is information on...

KarenADHDWeekly

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ADHD Weekly - CHADD Highlights the Most Common Children’s Mental Health Condition for Mental Health Awareness Month

During the May, CHADD is building awareness about children’s mental health needs. Learn more about the most common childhood mental health condition at...

During the May, CHADD is building awareness about children’s mental health needs...

KarenADHDWeekly

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Anger and Hygiene

Hello, I have an 8yo girl. Her anger has increased a lot to the point she is hitting me or throwing things. I keep bringing it up to the doctors, but they...

Hello, I have an 8yo girl. Her anger has increased a lot to the point she is h...

Mommatryingtolearn

•2 years ago

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Advice on Quebec Schools pls

Spouse and I work remotely. Hope to do so in Quebec. Want smallest place LD child can thrive. No success finding info. Location: 1. welcoming & helpful...

Spouse and I work remotely. Hope to do so in Quebec. Want smallest place LD ch...

GenevieveViolete

•2 years ago

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Any suggestions for a mom of a sophomore with ADHD, looking for social outlets, groups anywhere in the US Southwest/West?

Our son is having trouble finding his people - he is normally outgoing, positive and hilarious but is slowly shutting down due to not having any close friends....

Our son is having trouble finding his people - he is normally outgoing, positive...

sparky28505

•2 years ago

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Online Parent Meetings?

Looking for online live parent support meetings. The local chapter meeting is from 7-9 and I'm a single working mom and that will be hard to swing. Just...

Looking for online live parent support meetings. The local chapter meeting is fr...

MomofMotorTastic

•2 years ago

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Strattera for mood and ADHD

My son (16) has been on Zoloft since December, we decided 6 months on the medication was necessary as we figured out what what going on with him. A few months...

My son (16) has been on Zoloft since December, we decided 6 months on the medica...

CJFS

•2 years ago

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6 year old with ADHD

i am 100 percent sure my son has adhd but i need a specialist to see him here in miami florida can some one help

i am 100 percent sure my son has adhd but i need a specialist to see him here in...

cantonstephany107

•2 years ago

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Seeking Coaching Advice

I have two girls who have ADHD. One has been officially diagnosed the other has not. They each have their own individual struggles. Where we live we seem to be...

I have two girls who have ADHD. One has been officially diagnosed the other has ...

LoveTheWild

•2 years ago

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Next Finding Focus Session is 5/20/22 at 12pm ET!

Friendly reminder that our next Zoom virtual support and encouragement session will be on Friday, May 20. The session will last from 12 pm-1 pm EDT. For more...

Friendly reminder that our next Zoom virtual support and encouragement session w...

nnej3

•2 years ago

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Our perpetually messy house is triggering almost daily autistic meltdowns

I’m having a really hard time with the extreme messes my oldest child (she’s autistic presenting with PDA plus ADHD—same as me) and my husband make. I have...

I’m having a really hard time with the extreme messes my oldest child (she’s aut...

anothermother

•2 years ago

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Amatadine for ADHD?

Does anyone have any experience or success stories with Amatadine for ADHD? Side effects? Studies seems promising, and stimulants have not been doable for our...

Does anyone have any experience or success stories with Amatadine for ADHD? Side...

Ingerliis

•2 years ago

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Teacher meeting

We recently had a meeting with one of our son's high school teachers. This teacher first sent me and our son an agenda for the meeting, then when we started...

We recently had a meeting with one of our son's high school teachers. This teac...

Onthemove1971

•2 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Research Supports Need to Address ADHD to Improve Health

More studies are demonstrating how unmanaged ADHD in the teen years affects health and lifespan in adulthood. Read how you can help your child have a healthier...

More studies are demonstrating how unmanaged ADHD in the teen years affects heal...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•2 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Help Your Teen Transition from High School to College

The months between graduation and the start of college are vital to preparing your incoming first year student for new experiences. Read more on the steps to...

The months between graduation and the start of college are vital to preparing yo...

KarenADHDWeekly

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Any insights on Guanfacine ?

My 15 years old sun has been taking Concerta 18mg for a year but was told from another doctor that Guanfacine could be a good replacement since Concerta has...

My 15 years old sun has been taking Concerta 18mg for a year but was told from a...

kaoso

•2 years ago

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ADHD and Anger management

Hi! My son is 9 and has ADHD. He is a very nice, smart and kind kid but also is very defiant and oppositional. Has anyone had a child’s anger increase with...

Hi! My son is 9 and has ADHD. He is a very nice, smart and kind kid but also is ...

Purple2002

•2 years ago

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Dosing Guanfacine 1mg XR every other day an option?

My daughter has on and off success with Guanfacine 1mg. So…all is fabulous for 4 weeks and then her low mood arises. We’ve tracked her period and it does NOT...

My daughter has on and off success with Guanfacine 1mg. So…all is fabulous for 4...

Bootsie1

•2 years ago

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I am new here and wondering about holding back a year in school.

Hello, I am new here. My daughter who is 5 was newly diagnosed with ADHD in April. (I also have adult ADHD.) My husband and son have "outgrown" ADHD. I am also...

Hello, I am new here. My daughter who is 5 was newly diagnosed with ADHD in Apri...

Whitroses

•2 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for May 2022

Clonidine

College age son wants to try meds again...any experienced people with elite distance runners and medication. He's a Division 1 athlete.

Irritability with Intuniv?

ADHD meds stunt Growth

ADHD and Writing Skills

School rejection after being accepted

Seeking tips for son turning 18

Should I tell my 12 yr old he has ADD? If yes, how?

Private school placement referral

Feeling overwhelmed

Decision to medicate …

ADHD Weekly - Social Media Videos Often Share Misinformation About ADHD

ADHD Weekly - CHADD Highlights the Most Common Children’s Mental Health Condition for Mental Health Awareness Month

Anger and Hygiene

Advice on Quebec Schools pls

Any suggestions for a mom of a sophomore with ADHD, looking for social outlets, groups anywhere in the US Southwest/West?

Online Parent Meetings?

Strattera for mood and ADHD

6 year old with ADHD

Seeking Coaching Advice

Next Finding Focus Session is 5/20/22 at 12pm ET!

Our perpetually messy house is triggering almost daily autistic meltdowns

Amatadine for ADHD?

Teacher meeting

ADHD Weekly -- Research Supports Need to Address ADHD to Improve Health

ADHD Weekly -- Help Your Teen Transition from High School to College

Any insights on Guanfacine ?

ADHD and Anger management

Dosing Guanfacine 1mg XR every other day an option?

I am new here and wondering about holding back a year in school.

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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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