Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

23,057 members • 6,148 posts

All posts for October 2022

Insurance Declined?

Hello! Both my boys have recently diagnosed ADHD and one of them also has DMDD. Our insurance covered the testing and diagnosis, but not the treatment...

Hello! Both my boys have recently diagnosed ADHD and one of them also has DMDD. ...

Angkay01

•1 year ago

3 Replies

My 8 year-old ADHD kid kicked out of school

My ADHD kid started the year well last year (2nd grade) with a fresh and thorough IEP and two very compassionate and understanding teachers ready to welcome...

My ADHD kid started the year well last year (2nd grade) with a fresh and thoroug...

mrl12

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Guanfacine for 4.5 yr old

My son started .5 mg of quanfacine at night for two weeks then moved up to 1mg at night. We thought we were seeing improvements but things went downhill with...

My son started .5 mg of quanfacine at night for two weeks then moved up to 1mg a...

SunshineF

•1 year ago

24 Replies

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

Story-ripping pages

Good morning- I am not sure where everyone is at in this journey of raising a child with ADHD (some families have just started, some are or could be in the...

Good morning- I am not sure where everyone is at in this journey of raising a...

Onthemove1971

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Kid Supplements/Vitamins for ADHD

Does anyone use supplements/vitamins to help ease ADHD symptoms? My son is on medication and I read that Omega-3 is good for kids.

Does anyone use supplements/vitamins to help ease ADHD symptoms? My son is on m...

ADHDMom2013

•1 year ago

31 Replies

ADHD and Processing Issues - Reading and Math

Hi, My son is 8 years old and was recently diagnosed with ADHD. His behaviors are fine. He is very good at art and sees details most people miss. He has a...

Hi, My son is 8 years old and was recently diagnosed with ADHD. His behaviors ...

Batmanmom

•2 years ago

7 Replies

9 year old with ADHD and on medication talks to himself a lot

I’d like some advise, maybe parents who’s children also used to talk to themselves and now they stopped and manage to internalise dialogue rather than have it...

I’d like some advise, maybe parents who’s children also used to talk to themselv...

Hidden

•2 years ago

9 Replies

support groups

I am looking for a support group in my area. The website doesn’t give me any except over the state line in Illinois. Is there no St. Louis affiliate? Is anyone...

I am looking for a support group in my area. The website doesn’t give me any exc...

Binner50

•2 years ago

1 Reply

To medicate or not?

My son is 9, in fourth grade. He received an ADHD diagnosis last spring. Some aspects of school are going fine -- he doesn't have any behavior problems, he's...

My son is 9, in fourth grade. He received an ADHD diagnosis last spring. Some ...

louisepearl

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Looking for gifted and academic testing for 7 year old child with ADHD

My son finds school easy and is looking to me to get more educational "input". I am exhausted doing botany projects and many things with him. After school, I...

My son finds school easy and is looking to me to get more educational "input". I...

jabutler10

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Self Care

Our 20 year old daughter was diagnosed at age 5 as twice exceptional. We worked with vision therapists for a full year, every week with daily home therapy. It...

Our 20 year old daughter was diagnosed at age 5 as twice exceptional. We worked ...

Chirojazzgirl

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Need Some Help

My son is 9 years old. Me and his father are divorced and his father got remarried to a woman who had two kids from her previous relationship and now they have...

My son is 9 years old. Me and his father are divorced and his father got remarri...

ADHDMom2013

•2 years ago

8 Replies

my 17 year old not taking his meds and as a result it's impacting his behavior

I just found out my son a senior in Highschool has stopped taking his medication as he says it alters his personality and makes him tired and quiet. He's...

I just found out my son a senior in Highschool has stopped taking his medicatio...

Carla2005

•2 years ago

2 Replies

ABA VS CBT

can anyone tell me which is better, ABA or CBT therapy? My 6yr old deals with impulsive behavior and aggression, primarily at school for the aggression. hit...

can anyone tell me which is better, ABA or CBT therapy? My 6yr old deals with im...

MySisADHD0518

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Just a brief..

Just wanted to say hi to the community, I am happy to see a group for supporting parents raising children with adhd. lets support each other!

Just wanted to say hi to the community, I am happy to see a group for supporting...

MySisADHD0518

•2 years ago

Be the first to reply

Breathing and shortness of breath - 15 year old on ADHD stimulant

HI My son is complaining of shortness of breath/shallow breathing after starting stimulant meds for ADHD. They work well to help him focus so he does not...

HI My son is complaining of shortness of breath/shallow breathing after starti...

Rowdy1617

•2 years ago

6 Replies

My daughter

Hi everyone I'm nicola and my daughter has adhd and I don't know how to cope with her now she is becoming a teenager the moods, anger, temper tantrums, I feel...

Hi everyone I'm nicola and my daughter has adhd and I don't know how to cope wi...

Nicola04

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Recommendations on Medication vs CBT vs Educational Therapy

Our eleven year old was recently diagnosed with ADHD. For those parents who had been through CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), Educational Therapy, and...

Our eleven year old was recently diagnosed with ADHD. For those parents who had...

lostp0

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Reasonably priced micronutrients?

I've got a 6 yr old boy diagnosed with adhd, , anxiety, and working on a possible autism diagnosis as well. He is on intuniv 2mg and it seems to be helping....

I've got a 6 yr old boy diagnosed with adhd, , anxiety, and working on a possib...

FrankenMummy

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Stomachache and meds

Hi my 10yo son is on sertraline and intuniv. He went from 1mg to 2mg a couple months ago and I've noticed an increase in his complaints about stomach aches and...

Hi my 10yo son is on sertraline and intuniv. He went from 1mg to 2mg a couple mo...

Lanego

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Social Perspective thinking for teen in 94024

Hi, I am looking for social perspective thinking therapy for my 13-year-old daughter. Any recommendation is appreciated. Thanks!

Hi, I am looking for social perspective thinking therapy for my 13-year-old daug...

dropoftea

•2 years ago

Be the first to reply

Social Perspective taking for teen (Los Altos, CA)

Hi, I am looking for a program for my teen on social perspective taking. Thanks!

Hi, I am looking for a program for my teen on social perspective taking. Thank...

dropoftea

•2 years ago

2 Replies

current meditation practices

Hello, my name is Craig Sanders, and I'm excited to join the forum. Does anyone want to share a few links to their current meditation practices? Although I am...

Hello, my name is Craig Sanders, and I'm excited to join the forum. Does anyone ...

CSanders703

•2 years ago

1 Reply

ADHD and learning disability

My 9 year son was diagnosed with ADHD last year and is struggling in school. The pediatrician did not explain ADHD in details. She just want my son to take...

My 9 year son was diagnosed with ADHD last year and is struggling in school. T...

andrea478

•2 years ago

7 Replies

My 9 Year old has Adhd and on autism Spectrum.

We are giving her Adhd medication strattera 10mg, I think its causing her to scream a lot and depression, her doctor is insisting to increase the dosage to...

We are giving her Adhd medication strattera 10mg, I think its causing her to scr...

laddu2012

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Adhd school?

Im looking in the area of South suburbs of Chicago, Illinois for a school or academy that works specifically with ADHD children. The public school seems to...

Im looking in the area of South suburbs of Chicago, Illinois for a school or ac...

kyeager

•2 years ago

Be the first to reply

Manufacturing Execution System Providers in Healthcare Market, 2022-2035

Manufacturing Execution System Providers in Healthcare Market – The rising realm amongst stakeholders in pursuit to Connect, Monitor and Control the Complex...

Manufacturing Execution System Providers in Healthcare Market – The rising realm...

smith4u

•2 years ago

1 Reply

OT training in Fremont (94538)

pls let me know if any OT training in Fremont CA or Sanjose

Veenagoel

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Music as Therapy to Help with ADHD

Just wondering if anyone has used music as therapy to help your child with ADHD. Playing piano, singing, etc., has therapeutic and long-lasting positive...

Just wondering if anyone has used music as therapy to help your child with ADHD....

Bluestar63

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Guanfacine IR vs XR

I have a 5-year-old son with severe ADHD and ODD. We started our journey with medicines about a year ago. We started with Ritalin and Adderall, both of which...

I have a 5-year-old son with severe ADHD and ODD. We started our journey with me...

elizabethspencer416

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Search posts

Pinned Posts

See all

Authorized Research Posts

CHADD's Parent To Parent

Resource: "Recognizing ADHD in the Classroom"

Latest poll

See all polls

Where do you get trusted information on ADHD? Let us know in the comments why you prefer that source and your child's age.

Vote

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.

Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for October 2022

Insurance Declined?

My 8 year-old ADHD kid kicked out of school

Guanfacine for 4.5 yr old

﻿Story-ripping pages

Kid Supplements/Vitamins for ADHD

ADHD and Processing Issues - Reading and Math

9 year old with ADHD and on medication talks to himself a lot

support groups

To medicate or not?

Looking for gifted and academic testing for 7 year old child with ADHD

Self Care

Need Some Help

my 17 year old not taking his meds and as a result it's impacting his behavior

ABA VS CBT

Just a brief..

Breathing and shortness of breath - 15 year old on ADHD stimulant

﻿My daughter

Recommendations on Medication vs CBT vs Educational Therapy

﻿Reasonably priced micronutrients?

Stomachache and meds

Social Perspective thinking for teen in 94024

Social Perspective taking for teen (Los Altos, CA)

current meditation practices

ADHD and learning disability

My 9 Year old has Adhd and on autism Spectrum.

﻿Adhd school?

Manufacturing Execution System Providers in Healthcare Market, 2022-2035

OT training in Fremont (94538)

Music as Therapy to Help with ADHD

Guanfacine IR vs XR

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

Story-ripping pages

My daughter

Reasonably priced micronutrients?

Adhd school?