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Hi my is Deborah

ok here I go I am married for 23 years and have 4 children 23,20,18, 11 and boys has autism and the 11 year as ADHD, and this is hard because she’s around me...

ok here I go I am married for 23 years and have 4 children 23,20,18, 11 and boys...

Deb1harris53

•8 months ago

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Hi my is deborah

I have a daughter that has ADHD and she’s very hyper and not thinking things through when asked to these that her mother wants and needs her to do,And would...

I have a daughter that has ADHD and she’s very hyper and not thinking things th...

Deb1harris53

•8 months ago

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Young adult help

19 year old daughter. Diagnosed w anxiety and that is what we dealt with from age 6 up. Recent eval before she went to college says adhd and spectrum. Both...

19 year old daughter. Diagnosed w anxiety and that is what we dealt with from ag...

Jacl44

•8 months ago

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neurofeedback etc

Thank you for this group. I am considering neurofeedback for my newly diagnosed 6 year old son. I could get trained in it and administer it myself (I'm a...

Thank you for this group. I am considering neurofeedback for my newly diagnosed ...

tootsmom

•8 months ago

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Adult ADHD

How do I find a therapist online for family therapy for my adult 27 year old daughter and me? She has ADHD and I am concerned about her. She lives in another...

How do I find a therapist online for family therapy for my adult 27 year old dau...

PizzaLover77

•8 months ago

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Increasing anxiety

HELLO! I AM NEW HERE. I FEEL IT IS IMPORTANT TO INFORM OF MY CURRENT MENTAL HEALTH. I HAVE ADHD, BIPOLAR, AND, MOST RECENTLY, SEVERE ANXIETY. I AM ON...

HELLO! I AM NEW HERE. I FEEL IT IS IMPORTANT TO INFORM OF MY CURRENT MENTAL HEAL...

Sissatread81

•8 months ago

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Concerta, How do you know it’s working?

This may seem a strange question. My son is on his 3rd week of Concerta. 18mg week 1, 36mg week 2 and now on 54mg. He is having trouble saying if it is having...

This may seem a strange question. My son is on his 3rd week of Concerta. 18mg we...

Whitecarnation

•8 months ago

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Is it ADHD or Aspergers?

Good Day So at about the age of 6 my son was diagnosed with ADHD. Since then we have had him on various dosages of Concerta to assist him with his...

Good Day So at about the age of 6 my son was diagnosed with ADHD. Since then we...

DoBetter

•8 months ago

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Changing schools — planning ahead

Hi, our son is 9, has ADHD, he is an extrovert but like most ADHD kids at this age, doesn’t have any close friends (just acquaintances he calls friends until...

Hi, our son is 9, has ADHD, he is an extrovert but like most ADHD kids at this a...

Mom2014

•8 months ago

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Concerta XL starting side effects

My 15 year old daughter has commenced 18mg concerta 4 days ago and is due to increase to 36mg after one week. We’re obviously not expecting to see any effect...

My 15 year old daughter has commenced 18mg concerta 4 days ago and is due to inc...

Willow789

•8 months ago

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10 year old girl with no friends

My daughter is 10 and entering 5th grade. She has ADHD and is doing very well academically with meds. Socially it is a disaster. She had no invites for play...

My daughter is 10 and entering 5th grade. She has ADHD and is doing very well ac...

Chicagomom

•8 months ago

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Apollo Neuro

Has anyone tried Apollo Neuro for ADHD and anxiety? It's a wearable device/touch therapy band that emits different types of vibrations that are supposed to...

Has anyone tried Apollo Neuro for ADHD and anxiety? It's a wearable device/touc...

MinnMom

•8 months ago

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What are some common misconceptions about autism that parents should be aware of?

Hello, As a mom of a 10-year-old child, who has autism. I want to know about autism and child development. I heard from one of the person that autism is...

Hello, As a mom of a 10-year-old child, who has autism. I want to know about au...

Phonologix1

•8 months ago

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Looking for a support group

Hello, I have an almost 7 year old who was diagnosed with combined ADHD and ODD this year. I joined CHADD in hopes that there would be support groups,...

Hello, I have an almost 7 year old who was diagnosed with combined ADHD and ODD ...

BoyMom1529

•8 months ago

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Spectrum Med Questions

Does anyone have experience with high functioning autism and sertraline? My son was originally diagnosed ADHD but the diagnosis was changed last fall to high...

Does anyone have experience with high functioning autism and sertraline? My so...

STARTwHello

•8 months ago

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Struggling to make the best education choices

Hello, My 6-year-old son was diagnosed with ADHD about a year ago. Because of his age, we tried PCIT behavior therapy and while we saw some mild improvements...

Hello, My 6-year-old son was diagnosed with ADHD about a year ago. Because of h...

kt01513

•8 months ago

25 Replies

ADHD parent training programs

we are struggling with our 9y old who was diagnosed a year ago with ADHD. Would love to hear from other parents what parent training programs they have done....

we are struggling with our 9y old who was diagnosed a year ago with ADHD. Would ...

Mom2014

•8 months ago

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How/when to evaluate choice of ADHD medicine?

My 6 year old was recently diagnosed with ADHD and began medication. The doctor recommended that we start him on Jornay PM given its nighttime administration...

My 6 year old was recently diagnosed with ADHD and began medication. The docto...

DFWDad

•8 months ago

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parent and child with ADHD

I’m not good with words. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 16, now my 6 yr old child recently was diagnosed with ADHD. I am not on medication because I...

I’m not good with words. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 16, now my 6 yr ol...

FamilyLove85

•9 months ago

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How to tell your little?

Good morning! Upon diagnosis of my child two months ago I’ve been doing research to help us begin adjusting and creating an even better life to help my son...

Good morning! Upon diagnosis of my child two months ago I’ve been doing resear...

Mamayogi

•9 months ago

17 Replies

Silver Lining

Hello, I am brand new to this group. My child was recently diagnosed with ADHD. I suspected for a while before testing that something was going in for him...

Hello, I am brand new to this group. My child was recently diagnosed with ADHD....

Mamayogi

•9 months ago

13 Replies

Help!

I have a 9 year son who's been recently diagnosed with combined ADHD, my question is does the prescribed medication from the doctor really work or not as i...

I have a 9 year son who's been recently diagnosed with combined ADHD, my questio...

mel-claire

•9 months ago

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Has anyone sent their child or was themselves sent - to live with another family member due to the parent-child relationship conflicts?

Seeking experiences to navigate mixed feelings after sending my 11-year-old to live with his grandmother due to his challenging behavior. Despite...

Seeking experiences to navigate mixed feelings after sending my 11-year-old to l...

Nylnorealo

•9 months ago

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How long does guanfacine take to kick in?

My 5 year old just started guanfacine after Focalin didn’t seem to help much. He’s on 0.5ml twice a day. He has ADHD and can be violent. How long does it...

My 5 year old just started guanfacine after Focalin didn’t seem to help much. He...

redmama2

•9 months ago

16 Replies

Desperately need help asap

I have a 22 year old daughter who was diagnosed last year. She is on meds but no therapy or coaching. She is struggling as well as the rest of us as she is...

I have a 22 year old daughter who was diagnosed last year. She is on meds but n...

Ditto121

•9 months ago

12 Replies

boredom and Adhd

Hello, my son is 6yrs old with ADHD. He is on medication which helps some. But he still complains about being bored a lot. Any suggestions for that and do you...

Hello, my son is 6yrs old with ADHD. He is on medication which helps some. But h...

adhdmamawma

•9 months ago

17 Replies

Genetic testing for ADHD and Anxiety?

Does anyone have experience with getting genetic testing for their child to help with diagnosis and medication management? I'm just learning this is available...

Does anyone have experience with getting genetic testing for their child to help...

MA_CHADD_Dad

•9 months ago

15 Replies

autism and adhd

good morning all, about 2 weeks ago or so, my partner and I found out our 10 year old daughter has autism 1 and adhd. I have a few questions: what kind...

good morning all, about 2 weeks ago or so, my partner and I found out our 10 ...

kanzler1987

•9 months ago

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What dose of adderall is your child on?

Hi everyone! My son is 7 years old and up to 15mg of Adderall XR. I don’t see it working much anymore and the next increase will be 20mg. If your kid is around...

Hi everyone! My son is 7 years old and up to 15mg of Adderall XR. I don’t see it...

MyWanderfulBoy

•9 months ago

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9 yr old extreme ADHD

my sons psychiatrist just prescribed him 72 mg of concerta. He is 9. Has anyone else had their 9 year old on that high of a dose?

my sons psychiatrist just prescribed him 72 mg of concerta. He is 9. Has anyone ...

Evloveerly

•9 months ago

5 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for August 2023

Hi my is Deborah

Hi my is deborah

Young adult help

neurofeedback etc

Adult ADHD

Increasing anxiety

Concerta, How do you know it’s working?

Is it ADHD or Aspergers?

Changing schools — planning ahead

Concerta XL starting side effects

10 year old girl with no friends

Apollo Neuro

What are some common misconceptions about autism that parents should be aware of?

Looking for a support group

Spectrum Med Questions

Struggling to make the best education choices

ADHD parent training programs

How/when to evaluate choice of ADHD medicine?

parent and child with ADHD

How to tell your little?

Silver Lining

Help!

Has anyone sent their child or was themselves sent - to live with another family member due to the parent-child relationship conflicts?

How long does guanfacine take to kick in?

Desperately need help asap

boredom and Adhd

Genetic testing for ADHD and Anxiety?

autism and adhd

What dose of adderall is your child on?

9 yr old extreme ADHD

Search posts

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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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