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Moving with ADHD

Any recommendations on how I can support my 12-year-old with a move? He is doing fairly well with the idea overall but has had some periods of strong anxiety...

Any recommendations on how I can support my 12-year-old with a move? He is doing...

FitsInNoBox

•1 year ago

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17 year old boy

my 17 year old son was just diagnosed with ADHD. Kaiser Permanente diagnosed him in a 20 min phone conversation and offered therapy and medication. Next...

my 17 year old son was just diagnosed with ADHD. Kaiser Permanente diagnosed him...

Sensitiveblue

•1 year ago

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Social Services Child Protection plan

Hello, I have a difficult situation I was in an abusive relationship for about a year and the harassment and intimidation has carried on for over 10 years....

Hello, I have a difficult situation I was in an abusive relationship for about ...

Stace268

•1 year ago

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5 YO girl with ADHD,anxiety,SPD and speech issues-

Hello My granddaughter is starting kindergarten with diagnoses of ADHD, anxiety, SPD and speech issues since she was 3. My daughter has done a tremendous job...

Hello My granddaughter is starting kindergarten with diagnoses of ADHD, anxiety...

Grandk23sc

•1 year ago

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Vyvanse need encouragement

My anxiety about starting my 15 year old on Vyvanse is out of control. Please give me some encouragement. When my daughter was younger, we tried Ritalin and...

My anxiety about starting my 15 year old on Vyvanse is out of control. Please gi...

JoyousExpectation

•1 year ago

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almost 5/yo son recently diagnosed with ADHD - looking for resources

I’m a recently divorced parent who is highly engaged in my sons well-being and care. I have been working diligently with my sons teachers, lower school...

I’m a recently divorced parent who is highly engaged in my sons well-being and c...

Maggie-Shaw

•1 year ago

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5 Year Old Boy With ADHD

Hello everyone, I was recommended to visit this page in the hopes of not feeling so alone in my recent struggles with my son. Our son was diagnosed during...

Hello everyone, I was recommended to visit this page in the hopes of not feelin...

Daisy_chain_necklace

•1 year ago

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Daytrana patch

any feedback on Daytrana patch for adhd. We have tried multiple stimulants. Currently taking 40 mg Metadate CD. Doesn’t last all day and still having trouble...

any feedback on Daytrana patch for adhd. We have tried multiple stimulants. Curr...

hygienehollie

•1 year ago

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ADHD/Impulse Control Help

My son is 9...diagnosed when he was 6. Have tried a bunch of meds and landed on a combo of Straterra and Concerta that work well for his ADHD. However his...

My son is 9...diagnosed when he was 6. Have tried a bunch of meds and landed on...

BlueRose7

•1 year ago

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Exhausted DMDD/ADHD

My daughter was originally diagnoses with ADHD at 6yo. starting about 71/2 yo she started getting violent, hitting, kicking, scratching, biting and yelling at...

My daughter was originally diagnoses with ADHD at 6yo. starting about 71/2 yo sh...

LauraDass

•1 year ago

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feeling overwhelmed

My 9 year old daughter was diagnosed ADHD at 6. We have had her on medication ever since, and besides slight weight loss, she's done mostly well. I struggle...

My 9 year old daughter was diagnosed ADHD at 6. We have had her on medication ev...

Girlmama1221

•1 year ago

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Constant teacher/staff issues

My 7 year old has ADHD. He is a sweet, smart, caring, funny boy who is very well spoken and can read a person like a book. He is also impulsive, tests limits,...

My 7 year old has ADHD. He is a sweet, smart, caring, funny boy who is very well...

FrankenMummy

•1 year ago

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Low Demand Parenting

Hello! My son is 12 and just starting medication (which has recently been increased) for ADHD specifically to control his impulsivity. He also sees a...

Hello! My son is 12 and just starting medication (which has recently been incre...

HeartChaser

•1 year ago

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ADHD early childhood signs

A psychologist told me today that one of the key things she’s looking for in ADHD screenings is early development (infancy/toddler) signs. She’s asking...

A psychologist told me today that one of the key things she’s looking for in ADH...

Shannon00000

•1 year ago

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How to find an ADHD coach?

I read in someone else’s post that their teen has an ADHD coach so I’m curious how someone finds one? I’m also looking for advice, books, articles, podcasts,...

I read in someone else’s post that their teen has an ADHD coach so I’m curious h...

Irish94

•1 year ago

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Rule out a mental health condition

I heard about an ADHD evaluation meeting where the parent asked the psychologist if the child could have ASD, and the psychologist asked a few questions and...

I heard about an ADHD evaluation meeting where the parent asked the psychologist...

Shannon00000

•1 year ago

1 Reply

ADHD Weekly -- Prioritize Praising Your Child with ADHD

Children and teens who have ADHD hear more negative messages about themselves than they do positive ones. You can help build up your child’s self-esteem by...

Children and teens who have ADHD hear more negative messages about themselves th...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•1 year ago

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Need help and Support

Hi! My name is Tyra and I am a parent with an 8-year-old son who was diagnosed with ADHD in January of 2023! This journey has been very overwhelming for me and...

Hi! My name is Tyra and I am a parent with an 8-year-old son who was diagnosed w...

Spiritual0412

•1 year ago

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Difficulty getting 11yo diagnosed with inattentive ADHD

I was wondering what people's experience was with getting a child diagnosed with inattentive ADHD. Our daughter has very classic symptoms of inattentive...

I was wondering what people's experience was with getting a child diagnosed with...

Lanego

•1 year ago

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Evaluating the ADHD evaluation

Hi everyone, I’m looking for someone who can review an ADHD evaluation, and give me an expert opinion on whether the evaluation was valid or not. For...

Hi everyone, I’m looking for someone who can review an ADHD evaluation, and gi...

Shannon00000

•1 year ago

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Can anyone relate. 12 year old daughter

Hi. I've been quite concerned over my daughter. She has had quite a traumatic childhood which I've always tried to bear in mind (her dad passed away when she...

Hi. I've been quite concerned over my daughter. She has had quite a traumatic ch...

Molly544

•1 year ago

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What are some ways that you provide encouragement and praise for your child with ADHD?

*Please note your responses may be used anonymously in a National Resource Center on ADHD newsletter article providing strategies for other parents to...

*Please note your responses may be used anonymously in a National Resource Cente...

JamiHIS

Administrator•1 year ago

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Positive results from Guanfacine ER 1 mg

My now 9 yr old daughter was diagnosed with ODD around age 5 (took the Vanderbilt test), but did not take any medications. We tried therapy for a few...

My now 9 yr old daughter was diagnosed with ODD around age 5 (took the Vanderbil...

MyReese

•1 year ago

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Parents Needed for Paid, Online Research Study

We are still recruiting parents to complete our online research study! Parents may participate in the study one time. Does your child (age 2-12) have...

We are still recruiting parents to complete our online research study! Parents m...

UHCLresearch

Researcher•1 year ago

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Parent of Young Adult w/ ADHD

I am the mom of a 24 yr old young adult that has ADHD and a mood disorder. She is just starting her career and she is really struggling to keep things all...

I am the mom of a 24 yr old young adult that has ADHD and a mood disorder. She i...

Pinkcats46

•1 year ago

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parenting a child with adhd

hi my son has an extreme case of adhd and I need help with understanding him better and how to parent him better. I feel like I’m failing as a mom and I need...

hi my son has an extreme case of adhd and I need help with understanding him bet...

Sammy973

•1 year ago

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how do we defuse explosive tantrums?

Hi! New here🙋‍♀️ My 5 year old son has very explosive, violent tantrums. It’s one of the main issues that led us to seek help. Since he started medication and...

Hi! New here🙋‍♀️ My 5 year old son has very explosive, violent tantrums. It’s o...

FridaPossum

•1 year ago

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3 year old

my daughter is 3 and I am afraid she has ADHD. She interrupts people, does not like to wait, impulsive and just lately it has been crying after cry after...

my daughter is 3 and I am afraid she has ADHD. She interrupts people, does not l...

Agrimes787

•1 year ago

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ADHD Weekly- Traveling with ADHD Medication: What to Know

Travel can be a great adventure and offer enrichment for families with children. Parents need to plan a few steps ahead, though, when carrying their child’s...

Travel can be a great adventure and offer enrichment for families with children....

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•1 year ago

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Attention Seeker

Does anyone else experience a lot of attention seeking behavior in their child with ADHD? My daughter is 9 and just got an ADHD diagnosis this past spring....

Does anyone else experience a lot of attention seeking behavior in their child w...

CatandBooklover

•1 year ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for July 2023

Moving with ADHD

17 year old boy

Social Services Child Protection plan

5 YO girl with ADHD,anxiety,SPD and speech issues-

Vyvanse need encouragement

almost 5/yo son recently diagnosed with ADHD - looking for resources

5 Year Old Boy With ADHD

Daytrana patch

ADHD/Impulse Control Help

Exhausted DMDD/ADHD

feeling overwhelmed

Constant teacher/staff issues

Low Demand Parenting

ADHD early childhood signs

How to find an ADHD coach?

Rule out a mental health condition

ADHD Weekly -- Prioritize Praising Your Child with ADHD

Need help and Support

Difficulty getting 11yo diagnosed with inattentive ADHD

Evaluating the ADHD evaluation

Can anyone relate. 12 year old daughter

What are some ways that you provide encouragement and praise for your child with ADHD?

Positive results from Guanfacine ER 1 mg

Parents Needed for Paid, Online Research Study

Parent of Young Adult w/ ADHD

parenting a child with adhd

how do we defuse explosive tantrums?

3 year old

ADHD Weekly- Traveling with ADHD Medication: What to Know

Attention Seeker

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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