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what does Guanfacine do? How does it affect your child after taking it?

My son just turned 12. He has severe ADHD and mild ASD. We just started Neurofeedback and it shows his anxiety is through the roof. It is definitely causing...

My son just turned 12. He has severe ADHD and mild ASD. We just started Neurof...

CatzBCrazy

•2 years ago

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ADHD Testing/Screening - Help!

Hello, Our 5 year old is in need to ADHD testing/screening, but I can not find anyone who will do it. We live outside of Dallas, TX. Everywhere I have...

Hello, Our 5 year old is in need to ADHD testing/screening, but I can not fi...

MeganeAkkerman

•2 years ago

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New diagnosis

Hello! My 4 year old daughter was just recently diagnosed with ADHD. I’m in awe of all of the resources and support available to parents- with that said there...

Hello! My 4 year old daughter was just recently diagnosed with ADHD. I’m in awe...

LF2023

•2 years ago

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ADHD Coach Scam

For those of you who have tried or are working with an ADHD coach, are you charged in block sessions upfront? I decided to hire a coach for help with my child...

For those of you who have tried or are working with an ADHD coach, are you charg...

breezebay

•2 years ago

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Endeavor Rx

Hello, My son is 8 years old and was recently diagnosed with ADHD Combined (Moderate). We are meeting with his pediatrician next week to discuss treatment...

Hello, My son is 8 years old and was recently diagnosed with ADHD Combined (Mo...

Brody0131

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Dynavel XR

my son has tried Focalin short and long acting, Jornay PM, Adderal xr and Metadate CD. We have never had great luck with maki my a big difference, especially...

my son has tried Focalin short and long acting, Jornay PM, Adderal xr and Metada...

hygienehollie

•2 years ago

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Any parents of kids on Atomoxetine, please share when your child’s doctor is concerned about child’s too high pulse.

Hi, so my son has been on a reduced dose of Atomoxetine for some weeks now but his pulse is still mostly over 100 and even when I go to his bed in the...

Hi, so my son has been on a reduced dose of Atomoxetine for some weeks now but...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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DD finally with a dx of ADHD inattentive with characteristics of hyperactivity, depression, ODD and anxiety

Hi! New here. My 9 yr old daughter finally got the dx of ADHD inattentive, with characteristics of hyperactivity (spinning in circles and bouncing off beds...

Hi! New here. My 9 yr old daughter finally got the dx of ADHD inattentive, wit...

MyReese

•2 years ago

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Won’t stay in bed

my 5 yr old son with adhd will not stay in his bed after our bedtime routine is finished and lights are out. He leaves multiple times to use the bathroom...

my 5 yr old son with adhd will not stay in his bed after our bedtime routine is ...

SunshineF

•2 years ago

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Which meds helped emotional dysregulation?

My son is 10 and his biggest struggle with ADHD is emotional dysregulation (ED). We're going to be starting therapy in about a month, so we'll work on the...

My son is 10 and his biggest struggle with ADHD is emotional dysregulation (ED)....

AlltheLegos

•2 years ago

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ADHD Weekly - Does Sugar Make My Child More Hyperactive?

Parents often ask CHADD’s ADHD helpline if sweets contribute to a child’s ADHD symptoms. Read an answer offer by CHADD helpline team at...

Parents often ask CHADD’s ADHD helpline if sweets contribute to a child’s ADHD s...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•2 years ago

1 Reply

strategies for getting ready for the day and bed easier

Hi, we have a son 9, with inattentive ADHD and my husband and I both also have it and were not diagnosed until later in life ( late 30s/40s) getting out of...

Hi, we have a son 9, with inattentive ADHD and my husband and I both also have i...

managingme

•2 years ago

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Lying

My daughter, 16, exaggerates when expressing her feelings and emotions. (I'm going to kill myself) This has caused her trouble with her friends and at school....

My daughter, 16, exaggerates when expressing her feelings and emotions. (I'm goi...

ingrata

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Alternatives to Vyvance?

Hello, I had posted another article the other day, which has been very helpful. This subject was posed in there but I thought a direct question would help....

Hello, I had posted another article the other day, which has been very helpful....

Larkin29

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Undiagnosed kids changing from homeschool to public school

My kids are 8 and 10. They've both been homeschooled by their mom since kindergarten, but she has recently admitted that she can't keep up with homeschooling....

My kids are 8 and 10. They've both been homeschooled by their mom since kinderga...

STEM_Dad

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Bed time for 11 year old

What is a good bed time for a child with adhd who only attends school at 1 40 pm-2 40 pm my idea was about 9 or 930 pm because he is not getting up to be in...

What is a good bed time for a child with adhd who only attends school at 1 40 pm...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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ADHD Adventures

I grew up with ADHD before it was identified as an issue. If only they knew back then what they know now, I believe my childhood would have been very...

I grew up with ADHD before it was identified as an issue. If only they knew bac...

Rhubarb58

•2 years ago

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I don't know what to do when nobody will listen!!!

Ok, so my little had a TBI at birth (her heart rate started to drop so they did an emergency c-section, she wasn't breathing for 6m then had seizures). Along...

Ok, so my little had a TBI at birth (her heart rate started to drop so they did ...

pRoudmommy2014

•2 years ago

7 Replies

IEP necessary?

Hi! My son who is 9 was recently diagnosed with ADHD a few months ago and has been having issues at school for the past few years. His main issue is emotional...

Hi! My son who is 9 was recently diagnosed with ADHD a few months ago and has b...

Adhdmomof2

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Hair cuts??

How do you give your children hair cuts?? I have an almost-7-year-old with long hair. He cannot. Stay. Still. For more than approximately 3 seconds. The...

How do you give your children hair cuts?? I have an almost-7-year-old with long...

Imakecutebabies

•2 years ago

25 Replies

"Fill them up" game

Wow! What an amazing podcast, I wish I had listened to this when our son was young. https://castbox.fm/vb/571050945 Becky Kennedy and Adam Grant..

Wow! What an amazing podcast, I wish I had listened to this when our son was you...

Onthemove1971

•2 years ago

2 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for April 2023

what does Guanfacine do? How does it affect your child after taking it?

ADHD Testing/Screening - Help!

New diagnosis

ADHD Coach Scam

Endeavor Rx

Dynavel XR

Any parents of kids on Atomoxetine, please share when your child’s doctor is concerned about child’s too high pulse.

DD finally with a dx of ADHD inattentive with characteristics of hyperactivity, depression, ODD and anxiety

Won’t stay in bed

Which meds helped emotional dysregulation?

ADHD Weekly - Does Sugar Make My Child More Hyperactive?

strategies for getting ready for the day and bed easier

Lying

Alternatives to Vyvance?

Undiagnosed kids changing from homeschool to public school

Bed time for 11 year old

ADHD Adventures

I don't know what to do when nobody will listen!!!

IEP necessary?

Hair cuts??

"Fill them up" game

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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