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5 questions to ask

at the first 8th grade behavioral concern meeting with school. My 14 yo 8th grader is having a very challenging time settling into 8th grade. I am curious what...

at the first 8th grade behavioral concern meeting with school. My 14 yo 8th grad...

Boymom27049

•7 months ago

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New to the group

I am a parent of an adult child with ADHD. I'm reaching out to learn more on how I can help my child succeed as she is now on the verge of graduating from...

I am a parent of an adult child with ADHD. I'm reaching out to learn more on how...

Mena68

•7 months ago

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Having trouble with right med combo for 11 year old son.

Our son was diagnosed with ADHD in December 2022. We started behavioral therapy (DBT training) in January 2022 and also recently started ADHD meds in April...

Our son was diagnosed with ADHD in December 2022. We started behavioral therapy...

Kristin_B

•7 months ago

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I have a weird question.

So I'm in a really weird place where I deeply believe that my 7yo daughter does not have ADHD (she has some behaviors consistent with it, but I...

So I'm in a really weird place where I deeply believe that my 7yo daughter does ...

Concernedmamma

•7 months ago

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Looking for Nanny for Neurodivergent son

Hey all, I’m new to this group but I am desperately seeking childcare for my neurodivergent son before and after school. He is 6 and in kindergarten. We were...

Hey all, I’m new to this group but I am desperately seeking childcare for my n...

Momoftwoboyz

•7 months ago

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ADHD Child Facing Expulsion

My 14-year-old son has been diagnosed with ADHD, executive brain disorder, and tic disorder. He attends a Florida public school and just started 8th grade. Two...

My 14-year-old son has been diagnosed with ADHD, executive brain disorder, and t...

TravelWillow

•7 months ago

1 Reply

ADHD, sometimes amusing

No questions or seriousness with this post I just had such a pointed ADHD moment with my 10 yr old daughter last night. We have 40 acres with a path around it....

No questions or seriousness with this post I just had such a pointed ADHD moment...

WYMom

•7 months ago

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uncertain of next steps for medication

Hi. My son is 7 and an half and in second grade. He is on the spectrum and has a gene deletion syndrome that causes developmental delays. I would say he’s...

Hi. My son is 7 and an half and in second grade. He is on the spectrum and has a...

MOMicaO

•7 months ago

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Teacher singles out ADHD pre-teen in front of class

Passive aggressive (okay, maybe more aggressive than passive at this point) teacher singles out my ADHD pre-teen with what at first seems to be a praise of...

Passive aggressive (okay, maybe more aggressive than passive at this point) tea...

adhdmamallama

•7 months ago

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9yr old baseball w/ ADHD

my son has been in little league since he was 7 and he’s 9 now. He likes playing and loves the kids on his team, BUT, he struggles playing. It’s very clear...

my son has been in little league since he was 7 and he’s 9 now. He likes playin...

Willowbee37

•7 months ago

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Conflict with peers

Hi, I just posted about my younger son and now I'm wondering what you all think about this situation with my oldest son. He is 13 in middle school. He is...

Hi, I just posted about my younger son and now I'm wondering what you all think ...

Numberate

•7 months ago

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Where can we get a more accurate diagnosis for ADHD?"

"We just landed in Calgary, Canada, and have scheduled a doctor's appointment for a diagnosis, but the wait is quite long. Where can we get a more accurate...

"We just landed in Calgary, Canada, and have scheduled a doctor's appointment fo...

Grace4422

•7 months ago

4 Replies

Recent Inattentive ADHD diagnosis

Hi all, brand new to this group. My youngest son (14) has recently been diagnosed with inattentive ADHD, and I am so relieved!! We have suspected for a long...

Hi all, brand new to this group. My youngest son (14) has recently been diagnos...

LiquoriceJunkie

•7 months ago

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organization skills

hello, my 10 yo son has moved on to a new school for 5th grade and it’s a HUGE change for him. He has a locker and changes rooms/classes with a need for...

hello, my 10 yo son has moved on to a new school for 5th grade and it’s a HUGE c...

CorsoMom

•7 months ago

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New ADHD diagnosis for my 6 year old girl

My little girl is newly diagnosed with ADHD though I’m not that shocked. The past year of school has been incredibly challenging: hitting the teacher,...

My little girl is newly diagnosed with ADHD though I’m not that shocked. The pas...

Pedsnursemama

•7 months ago

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How to Help & Understand the Struggles of ADHD Symptoms in Middle & High School

Hi all, I uploaded a video on my ADHD Youtube channel that explores, through story telling, the common difficulties many teens & adolescents face in regards...

Hi all, I uploaded a video on my ADHD Youtube channel that explores, through st...

Eclecticentric77

•7 months ago

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Reactive behavior 9 year old ADHD

Hi, I am looking for any type of advice for my 9 year old who has ADHD. He is unmedicated and we have done therapy with no improvement. The reason why he is...

Hi, I am looking for any type of advice for my 9 year old who has ADHD. He is u...

Numberate

•7 months ago

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Anger and frustration of my daughter

Hi, I have an ADHD child and and most possibly an ADHD wife. Wife used to be furious most of the daily life. She is taking Sertraline (for depression) now and...

Hi, I have an ADHD child and and most possibly an ADHD wife. Wife used to be fur...

Sustaci

•7 months ago

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30mg vyvanse to almost 6y boy

My son gonna make 6years, last 3 months we have been dosing in milk 10mg of vyvanse with some very good results.He is now more intolerant and agressive with...

My son gonna make 6years, last 3 months we have been dosing in milk 10mg of vyv...

Jorge_L

•7 months ago

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Eating crisis

My 10 year old daughter is barely eating at school anymore. She keeps saying she doesn't have enough time. She is the slowest eater in the world.We have tried...

My 10 year old daughter is barely eating at school anymore. She keeps saying she...

WYMom

•7 months ago

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So lost

I am a momma to an 11 year old boy who is newly diagnosed. Something I wish I had done years ago. It started around 8-9 where I noticed he was starting to...

I am a momma to an 11 year old boy who is newly diagnosed. Something I wish I ha...

JenniferElaine

•7 months ago

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Prozac for Depression/ADHD 12 Year Old - Need Success Stories Please!

Hi there, was anyones child misdiagnosed as ADHD when it was depression all along? My son has been irritable since he was a child, and has been described and...

Hi there, was anyones child misdiagnosed as ADHD when it was depression all alon...

amewhit

•7 months ago

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Clarifying AHDH diagnosis

My daughter’s primary dr said below. Does this mean she is diagnosed as ADHD or needs more evaluation to confirm it? “She does meet criteria for ADHD and...

My daughter’s primary dr said below. Does this mean she is diagnosed as ADHD or ...

YazzyN

•7 months ago

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Guanfacine XR

Looking for feedback on Guanfacine XR adjustment/side affects. Our son has been on the immediate release compounded into a liquid for a year. We switched last...

Looking for feedback on Guanfacine XR adjustment/side affects. Our son has been ...

STARTwHello

•7 months ago

15 Replies

Spanish speaking country summer camps

hello! This is truly a long shot. Our family is first language Spanish. I would like to take my kids to another country to practice their Spanish next summer....

hello! This is truly a long shot. Our family is first language Spanish. I would...

eva2022

•7 months ago

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Paid, Online Research Opportunity for Parents

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•7 months ago

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Parenting a possible ADHD child with an insensitive partner

Hi, my 5 YO daughter has all the classic symptoms of ADHD. She cannot focus on anything for more than a couple of minutes, has severe mood swings, hurts others...

Hi, my 5 YO daughter has all the classic symptoms of ADHD. She cannot focus on a...

Lonelymama

•7 months ago

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Parents and family of teens with ADHD support group?

Does this exist?

MaryMo700

•7 months ago

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How to get ADHD diagnosis using insurance

It seems very difficult to get an ADHD diagnosis using an insurance, for my 14yo daughter. We are in San Diego, CA, with a Cigna insurance. Any advice will be...

It seems very difficult to get an ADHD diagnosis using an insurance, for my 14yo...

YazzyN

•7 months ago

6 Replies

A resource for families going through separation or divorce.

Are you separated or divorced? Do you have a child aged 9-12? If yes, you might be eligible to participate in an ASU research project! The project is testing...

Are you separated or divorced? Do you have a child aged 9-12? If yes, you might ...

yfacslab

•7 months ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for September 2023

5 questions to ask

New to the group

Having trouble with right med combo for 11 year old son.

I have a weird question.

Looking for Nanny for Neurodivergent son

ADHD Child Facing Expulsion

ADHD, sometimes amusing

uncertain of next steps for medication

Teacher singles out ADHD pre-teen in front of class

9yr old baseball w/ ADHD

Conflict with peers

Where can we get a more accurate diagnosis for ADHD?"

Recent Inattentive ADHD diagnosis

organization skills

New ADHD diagnosis for my 6 year old girl

How to Help & Understand the Struggles of ADHD Symptoms in Middle & High School

Reactive behavior 9 year old ADHD

Anger and frustration of my daughter

30mg vyvanse to almost 6y boy

Eating crisis

So lost

Prozac for Depression/ADHD 12 Year Old - Need Success Stories Please!

Clarifying AHDH diagnosis

Guanfacine XR

Spanish speaking country summer camps

Paid, Online Research Opportunity for Parents

Parenting a possible ADHD child with an insensitive partner

Parents and family of teens with ADHD support group?

How to get ADHD diagnosis using insurance

A resource for families going through separation or divorce.

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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