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ADHD and Speech Issues

Has anyone had their child with ADHD experience speech delays? My son has a huge vocabulary and communicates needs and wants just fine but doesnt seem to have...

Has anyone had their child with ADHD experience speech delays? My son has a huge...

momlife7

•2 years ago

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Should we change medication?

hello! my son is 8 and was diagnosed with ADHD earlier this year. We’ve been working with his paediatrician and school to help support him. I am really unsure...

hello! my son is 8 and was diagnosed with ADHD earlier this year. We’ve been wo...

BCADHD

•2 years ago

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Should we pursue a 504 Plan?

Are there any reasons not to have my 16-yo daughter (recently diagnosed with ADHD) get a 504 plan? Are accommodations (such as more time on the SAT) available...

Are there any reasons not to have my 16-yo daughter (recently diagnosed with ADH...

longhorn9

•2 years ago

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My 5 year old son has almost all the symptoms of ADHD

Hello everyone, I'm glad I find this community where I can share my story and maybe get some useful info on what I should do next... So my son has been extra...

Hello everyone, I'm glad I find this community where I can share my story and m...

lin_z

•2 years ago

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Med Check Visits

We recently switched to a high deductible insurance plan with my husband's new job. He and my 2 sons all have ADHD and take Adderall XR and Concerta. With...

We recently switched to a high deductible insurance plan with my husband's new j...

Rajahope1

•2 years ago

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private psychiatrist

‘What a lot of people don’t realise is that private psychiatrists have to go to medical school and cover all the specialties. I did six years in medical...

‘What a lot of people don’t realise is that private psychiatrists have to go to ...

opphawks

•2 years ago

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New Here

I am a mom of 5, we have yours, mine and ours. The last 2 are adopted from different families from being in foster care. I was diagnosed as ADHD in 2021...

I am a mom of 5, we have yours, mine and ours. The last 2 are adopted from diff...

MommaofandwithADHD

•2 years ago

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Helping a 9 year old read longer books

My 9 year old (going into 4th grade) was diagnosed with ADHD and is also on the spectrum. He's always been an excellent word decoder, has an amazing vocabulary...

My 9 year old (going into 4th grade) was diagnosed with ADHD and is also on the ...

Coffee_Books

•2 years ago

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Some of the struggles

My 12 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 5 years old. I could have diagnosed him myself when he was a toddler. He was all over the place and...

My 12 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 5 years old. I could have...

KidsNkitties

•2 years ago

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New to site community

Hello! I am new to this site community. I joined to connect to other parents of children with ADD/ADHD. My daughter is 7.5 years old and was diagnosed with...

Hello! I am new to this site community. I joined to connect to other parents of...

KidsNkitties

•2 years ago

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16-yo Daughter just diagnosed with ADHD

We now have the ADHD diagnosis I had suspected for some time. But the ADHD is alongside Depression. I'm feeling discouraged because over the years she has...

We now have the ADHD diagnosis I had suspected for some time. But the ADHD is al...

longhorn9

•2 years ago

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school behavior problems already

We are only one week into school and I was already called by the Vice principal’s because my son hurt another student. How do you work through the sadness and...

We are only one week into school and I was already called by the Vice principal’...

eva2022

•2 years ago

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Any oral contraceptive recommendation for teen daughter with ADHD ?

My teen daughter has had great success using Guanfacine to treat her ADHD symptoms, namely impulsivity and emotional regulation. She recently started...

My teen daughter has had great success using Guanfacine to treat her ADHD sympto...

Bootsie1

•2 years ago

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friendship struggles

I know many of us are in this boat. We started 6th grade at a new school where my son doesn’t know one kid. Even when he knows kids, friendships are a...

I know many of us are in this boat. We started 6th grade at a new school where m...

WonderMom11

•2 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Research Shows ADHD Meds Do Not Increase Substance Use Risks

Researchers continue to study possible substance use cause by prescriptions. Several recent studies are coming back with good news regarding a decrease in...

Researchers continue to study possible substance use cause by prescriptions. Sev...

KarenADHDWeekly

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ADHD Weekly -- Can’t Stop Gaming? Help Your Child Set Limits

Video games are fun but can become overly absorbing. What can you do if your child gets too involved in gaming? You can get some tips at...

Video games are fun but can become overly absorbing. What can you do if your chi...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•2 years ago

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why are there so many medicines in each group?

Tere are different medications that are considered methylphenidate. The same for amphetamines and non stimulants. I'm wondering why there are so many....

Tere are different medications that are considered methylphenidate. The same f...

sisymay

•2 years ago

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Need someone Knowledgeable in adhd medications

Hi, I'm here for my 10yr old grandson. He was 48" tall and 48 lbs almost 2 years ago. He Looks more like 7 yrs old. He has been taking concerta for the...

Hi, I'm here for my 10yr old grandson. He was 48" tall and 48 lbs almost 2 y...

sisymay

•2 years ago

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Guanfacine

Hi Folks, Any success stories on Guanfacine? My son is 9 years old, suffers from hyperactivity, impulsivity, and tics. Stimulants are no longer an option...

Hi Folks, Any success stories on Guanfacine? My son is 9 years old, suffers fr...

BVBV

•2 years ago

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i want be a volunteer of chadd in india

in india most people are unaware of adhd i came to know about chadd and i want support from chadd non financial so that i can start campaign for the...

in india most people are unaware of adhd i came to know about chadd and i want ...

kausha

•2 years ago

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Bathroom Accidents

My son (7. 8 in October) was diagnosed with ADHD at 5 . When he was diagnosed he was having frequent bathroom accidents and the doctor recommended seeing a...

My son (7. 8 in October) was diagnosed with ADHD at 5 . When he was diagnosed he...

Lukesmom14

•2 years ago

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504 plan

Hi, I am planning to request a 504 plan for my son. He is 11 going on 12 and moving onto 6th grade middle school. From what I gather, I start with the school...

Hi, I am planning to request a 504 plan for my son. He is 11 going on 12 and mo...

Numberate

•2 years ago

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Strattera/atomoxetine

My 15 yo son just began straterra/atomoxetine. How long has it taken for your body to get used to the medication? He is complaining he's so tired.

My 15 yo son just began straterra/atomoxetine. How long has it taken for your ...

HanDor

•2 years ago

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clonidine

hello! My son seems to be very tired and lethargic in the evenings, but school says he is one of the most active kids during the day and doesn’t seem...

hello! My son seems to be very tired and lethargic in the evenings, but school ...

hygienehollie

•2 years ago

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Kids on micronutrients

Hi I’ve seen a few posts in the past about micronutrients. Can anyone expand on what it is, how it works and is it safe for young kids? I have a 5 year old...

Hi I’ve seen a few posts in the past about micronutrients. Can anyone expand on ...

FulmerFamily

•2 years ago

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Newly diagnosed 8 year old. Contemplating meds

We have just gotten the diagnosis for our son having ADHD and have been given the option of meds. Our biggest concern is “losing” everything he has become. My...

We have just gotten the diagnosis for our son having ADHD and have been given th...

DavidWebb

•2 years ago

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ODD and ADHD in my 12 year old boy

Hello. We are located in Ohio and I have struggled with finding doctors that truly understand what we are dealing with. I was listening to the additude...

Hello. We are located in Ohio and I have struggled with finding doctors that tr...

Enrisner

•2 years ago

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Newly Picky Eater

I have no idea if this is an ADHD thing, or just a kid thing (or at least a "my kid" thing). My 9 year old son used to be a great eater. He would try...

I have no idea if this is an ADHD thing, or just a kid thing (or at least a "my ...

AlltheLegos

•2 years ago

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binge eating in evening

My 17 year old daughter is struggling with binge eating, often in the evening but also before her ADHS meds have kicked in. She’s currently taking and...

My 17 year old daughter is struggling with binge eating, often in the evening bu...

FriendlyMama

•2 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- When Balancing Social Media Use Becomes a Challenge

The online world can be consuming, especially for teens and children who have ADHD. How do parents know when it’s time to put down the devices? Read more at...

The online world can be consuming, especially for teens and children who have AD...

KarenADHDWeekly

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for August 2022

ADHD and Speech Issues

Should we change medication?

Should we pursue a 504 Plan?

My 5 year old son has almost all the symptoms of ADHD

Med Check Visits

private psychiatrist

New Here

Helping a 9 year old read longer books

Some of the struggles

New to site community

16-yo Daughter just diagnosed with ADHD

school behavior problems already

Any oral contraceptive recommendation for teen daughter with ADHD ?

friendship struggles

ADHD Weekly -- Research Shows ADHD Meds Do Not Increase Substance Use Risks

ADHD Weekly -- Can’t Stop Gaming? Help Your Child Set Limits

﻿why are there so many medicines in each group?

Need someone Knowledgeable in adhd medications

Guanfacine

i want be a volunteer of chadd in india

﻿Bathroom Accidents

504 plan

﻿Strattera/atomoxetine

clonidine

Kids on micronutrients

Newly diagnosed 8 year old. Contemplating meds

﻿ODD and ADHD in my 12 year old boy

Newly Picky Eater

binge eating in evening

ADHD Weekly -- When Balancing Social Media Use Becomes a Challenge

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.

Archive

why are there so many medicines in each group?

Bathroom Accidents

Strattera/atomoxetine

ODD and ADHD in my 12 year old boy