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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

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wondering

hi all, Struggling with an adult son who’s was diagnosed with adhd years ago. Now 23 , unable to accept he needs to seek help with this. I feel I’m beyond the...

hi all, Struggling with an adult son who’s was diagnosed with adhd years ago. N...

FloridaTransplant

•11 months ago

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Just joined -adult son with adhd

just wanted to ask if anyone else is dealing with an adult son (24) with adhd who still lives at home. My son lacks motivation, blames everyone for...

just wanted to ask if anyone else is dealing with an adult son (24) with adhd w...

Tuckercharm

•11 months ago

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Parents Needed for Paid Online Research Study

We are still recruiting parents to complete our online research study! Does your child (age 2-12) have disruptive or challenging behaviors like tantrums,...

We are still recruiting parents to complete our online research study! Does you...

UHCLresearch

Researcher•11 months ago

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testing and teens

my 16 year old son who has been taking Adderall since he was 7, wants to stop taking it. He has ADHD (inattentive ). He feels it makes him too subdued at...

my 16 year old son who has been taking Adderall since he was 7, wants to stop ta...

Helicoptermom

•11 months ago

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Know the symptoms of ADHD as a parent

Before knowing the treatment or cure you should know about cause. ADHD is basically Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder which is one of the...

Before knowing the treatment or cure you should know about cause. ADHD is basica...

ethansmith

•11 months ago

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Adult ADHD Diagnosis

I was diagnosed lasted week. I’d like to join a virtual support group. Could anyone please link me to any Adult ADHD support groups for women? I heard there...

I was diagnosed lasted week. I’d like to join a virtual support group. Could any...

Mediana24

•11 months ago

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Diet Tips for ADHD child

I'm just starting my journey with diet and ADHD for my almost 6yr old son. He's currently on Risperidone and Dexedrine but i'm not convinced they're doing much...

I'm just starting my journey with diet and ADHD for my almost 6yr old son. He's ...

Mbuth16

•11 months ago

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ADHD Parents and emotional dysregulation

I have ADHD, with diagnostic with 39 years. I'm Brazilian and we are in the USA since June 2022. I suspect that may 8 years son has ADHD too and I'm looking...

I have ADHD, with diagnostic with 39 years. I'm Brazilian and we are in the USA ...

Dubai2013

•11 months ago

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Executive Function Coaching Resources

Hello, I am looking for any resources in the King County or Snohomish County area that offer executive functioning coaching or classes ((planning,...

Hello, I am looking for any resources in the King County or Snohomish County a...

tbuck

•11 months ago

1 Reply

Teen ADHD w anxiety and depression very low motivation

curious if anyone has has had luck addressing low motivation in a teen with anxiety and depression along with ADHD and lots of mood dysregulation. Been on...

curious if anyone has has had luck addressing low motivation in a teen with anxi...

Pema20

•11 months ago

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Where to begin?

My husband and I have been aware that our 5 year old was different from the time he started walking or maybe even before. I won’t begin to list the reasons...

My husband and I have been aware that our 5 year old was different from the time...

wolfmom

•11 months ago

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Anyone tried Joon?

Have a 7 year old w combined type adhd, and need to focus on behavioral component and building self reliance skills. Has anyone tried the Joon app? It sounds...

Have a 7 year old w combined type adhd, and need to focus on behavioral componen...

Littleme2000

•11 months ago

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pediatric bipolar

I’m curious if anyone’s child has been diagnosed with pediatric bipolar disorder? My son has been diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety and Disruptive mood...

I’m curious if anyone’s child has been diagnosed with pediatric bipolar disorder...

hygienehollie

•11 months ago

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Private School for ADHD?

I just read an article about the benefits of sending your child to a private school for ADHD children. They cite the following reasons: individualized...

I just read an article about the benefits of sending your child to a private sch...

Uptowngirl12121

•11 months ago

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5-year-old swallowing meds

Hi all, my son has today been prescribed 2.5mg of methylphenidate twice a day for the next 30 days to see how he gets on with it. It has been a long road to...

Hi all, my son has today been prescribed 2.5mg of methylphenidate twice a day ...

ADHDASDMama

•11 months ago

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Confused

I understand that this group is for parents who have a kid(s) with ADHD.. but what if I'm the kid trying to find help?

I understand that this group is for parents who have a kid(s) with ADHD.. but wh...

PastaWater

•11 months ago

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ADHD Weekly - Time Off from Medication, But Not from ADHD

Are you considering a medication holiday for your child this summer? If so, you need to plan ahead to make it a positive experience. Read up on what to do at...

Are you considering a medication holiday for your child this summer? If so, you ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•11 months ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Section 504: What to Do When Your Child’s School Doesn’t Follow the Plan

Educational plans are supposed to help students become better learners, but educators aren’t always aware of the accommodations within them. It can be up to...

Educational plans are supposed to help students become better learners, but educ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•11 months ago

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Cold Medicine Options

What are you guys doing for your kiddos when they are sick? When he was younger, we did a lot of the zarbees natural cold medicine. The school germs have...

What are you guys doing for your kiddos when they are sick? When he was younger,...

momlife7

•11 months ago

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New to this

For the longest time we just went with the philosophy of “ he is just a boy being a boy” but between meetings with the school, Vanderbilts, and his...

For the longest time we just went with the philosophy of “ he is just a boy bei...

RunningToSmile

•1 year ago

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Clonidine at bedtime

Hello! We just increased my daughter's dosage from 0.05mg of Clonidine at night to 0.1mg and this morning she was extremely lethargic, not talking very much...

Hello! We just increased my daughter's dosage from 0.05mg of Clonidine at night ...

LF2023

•1 year ago

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Brain Balance

Has anyone done Brain Balance? I am considering it for my 12 year old son (who does not want to do it). It is quite expensive and a bit of a time commitment....

Has anyone done Brain Balance? I am considering it for my 12 year old son (who ...

Jordie1

•1 year ago

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kindergarten ADHD - what is it like?

My son is in kindergarten, the youngest in the class, and had some behavior issues at the beginning of the school year that the counselor at school said was...

My son is in kindergarten, the youngest in the class, and had some behavior issu...

Shannon00000

•1 year ago

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Help please running out of options and need suggestions from others who are going through the same thing

Hi I have a son who just turned 7 and I need more help with understanding his ADHD and how I can improve as a parent to help the both of us

Hi I have a son who just turned 7 and I need more help with understanding his AD...

Justamomoftwo

•1 year ago

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Aggression with ADHD

How to help aggression? Whenever my son doesn't get his way immediately, he starts hitting, kicking, pounding on doors/walls, throwing things, breaking the...

How to help aggression? Whenever my son doesn't get his way immediately, he star...

redmama2

•1 year ago

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Stopping Atomoxetine and decision not to reintroduce any medication until the summer holidays. Any experience from parents who stopped

We had to stop Atomoxetine because my son has developed adverse reaction- severe tachycardia. Reducing the dose didn’t make the difference in pulse. Only once...

We had to stop Atomoxetine because my son has developed adverse reaction- severe...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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latuda

my some was recently switched from a Abilify to Latuda for anger/aggression. He started in 20mg for one week then Friday increased to 40mg. He has never had...

my some was recently switched from a Abilify to Latuda for anger/aggression. He ...

hygienehollie

•1 year ago

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Child with ADHD and Severe Mood Swings

My wife and I have 2 children with ADHD. Our son is 10 and is having some very defiant mood swings. Usually every morning before his medicine and again in the...

My wife and I have 2 children with ADHD. Our son is 10 and is having some very d...

Dadof2ADHD

•1 year ago

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anyone tried CoachBit?

Has anyone tried or are you currently using CoachBit? We have a 13yo daughter with inattentive ADHD. She struggles with all executive functioning skills. I...

Has anyone tried or are you currently using CoachBit? We have a 13yo daughter...

kj419

•1 year ago

1 Reply

new to group

new to the group, just saying hi

5056729468

•1 year ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for May 2023

wondering

Just joined -adult son with adhd

Parents Needed for Paid Online Research Study

testing and teens

Know the symptoms of ADHD as a parent

Adult ADHD Diagnosis

Diet Tips for ADHD child

ADHD Parents and emotional dysregulation

Executive Function Coaching Resources

Teen ADHD w anxiety and depression very low motivation

Where to begin?

Anyone tried Joon?

pediatric bipolar

Private School for ADHD?

5-year-old swallowing meds

Confused

ADHD Weekly - Time Off from Medication, But Not from ADHD

ADHD Weekly -- Section 504: What to Do When Your Child’s School Doesn’t Follow the Plan

Cold Medicine Options

New to this

Clonidine at bedtime

Brain Balance

kindergarten ADHD - what is it like?

Help please running out of options and need suggestions from others who are going through the same thing

Aggression with ADHD

Stopping Atomoxetine and decision not to reintroduce any medication until the summer holidays. Any experience from parents who stopped

latuda

Child with ADHD and Severe Mood Swings

anyone tried CoachBit?

new to group

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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