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Mother to 15YO Freshman boy

My son was diagnosed with ADHD in Kindergarten. He took meds from 4th grade to 7th grade (Concerta). He has since refused to take meds because they exacerbate...

My son was diagnosed with ADHD in Kindergarten. He took meds from 4th grade to 7...

Gradditude

•6 months ago

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How My Son Became Stable With DMDD+ADHD...

Hello My son has had ADHD since he was 5, but it was always mild, but then... A few years ago, my son became very aggressive and mean, and we were so...

Hello My son has had ADHD since he was 5, but it was always mild, but then... ...

mommyera

•6 months ago

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ADHD but mild??

Anyone has a child who was assessed as negative for ADHD when they were younger and then tested positive when they are older? My daughter was that at 8yo then...

Anyone has a child who was assessed as negative for ADHD when they were younger ...

YazzyN

•6 months ago

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Qelbree start

My kiddo has been struggling and it is quite sad. He has never been medicated and now he and the doctor decided it’s time. i am 100% convinced that hormone...

My kiddo has been struggling and it is quite sad. He has never been medicated a...

Nostrings

•6 months ago

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Sensory breakdown

my 9yr old has moderate/severe ADHD managed by meds. He went to a kids bday party the other day and an hour in the host called and said my son pulled him aside...

my 9yr old has moderate/severe ADHD managed by meds. He went to a kids bday part...

Willowbee37

•6 months ago

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Chew proof headphones

Hello - Our child (6, adhd, sensory integration disorder) needs corded headphones for school. They chew through the cord. Last year we didn't know until the...

Hello - Our child (6, adhd, sensory integration disorder) needs corded headphone...

SnowontheBeach

•6 months ago

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ADHD or nah?

Hi everyone. I have been an onlooker in this forum for a good 2 years now and I have marveled at the communal spirit and willingness by everyone to both...

Hi everyone. I have been an onlooker in this forum for a good 2 years now and I...

MistaMidnite

•6 months ago

29 Replies

ADHD and aggression at school

I would love some help advice on this topic. My son is 6 years old and has started 1st grade this year. He has an IEP (developmental delay /ADAHD). His...

I would love some help advice on this topic. My son is 6 years old and has start...

MarisaP0121

•6 months ago

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Morning Struggles With Young Son

Hi everyone. I just joined this community because as my son grows I am finding it more difficult to cope with his severe ADHD. He is turning 6 in December, and...

Hi everyone. I just joined this community because as my son grows I am finding i...

MomofADHDBoy6

•6 months ago

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ADHD, learning probs and anxiety

alright. My 9yr old son has moderate ADHD. He takes concerta and it helps a lot with almost no side effects. He’s always been a more anxious kid, would worry...

alright. My 9yr old son has moderate ADHD. He takes concerta and it helps a lot ...

Willowbee37

•6 months ago

9 Replies

Exhausted..

Good morning, New member & I have seen more helpful information here than I’ve been able to find anywhere else! To start, my son is 6 and we have started the...

Good morning, New member & I have seen more helpful information here than I’ve ...

Boymama2023

•6 months ago

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Airway Focused Orthodontics?

Hello Wise Families, It has been an oddessy trying to straighten the teeth of my 15 year-old with inattentive ADHD. He won't comply with elastics because he...

Hello Wise Families, It has been an oddessy trying to straighten the teeth of m...

MountainBeach

•6 months ago

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ADHD/ADD/ODD

Hello all! I have a 7 year old stepson who we had tested for ADD. When the results came back that he had combined ADHD and ODD. He started on Focalin 5 mg...

Hello all! I have a 7 year old stepson who we had tested for ADD. When the res...

heather1215

•6 months ago

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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

My son was diagnosed with severe Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.. We need all the help we can get please.. we are struggling here.. At home with...

My son was diagnosed with severe Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.. We n...

Candiceb

•6 months ago

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Biting off braces

hi guys! my almost 12 year old ADD kiddo got an expander, a Herbst and braces on his front teeth. He keeps fidgeting with his front braces and keeps biting...

hi guys! my almost 12 year old ADD kiddo got an expander, a Herbst and braces ...

Rockiesmom

•6 months ago

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Generic Vyvanse

Has anyone switched to this yet, who was previously on the brand name version? If so, does it work similar to the brand name in terms of efficacy? Any...

Has anyone switched to this yet, who was previously on the brand name version? I...

Chicagomom

•6 months ago

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cost of Jornay

has anyone had any luck in obtaining Jornay at a reasonable price. Our psychiatrist said most insurances covered it for $50 a month. unfortunately our...

has anyone had any luck in obtaining Jornay at a reasonable price. Our psychiat...

Lanego

•6 months ago

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Major issues with sleep and waking up in the morning.

Hey everyone! I'm back for more advice. My 16 year old ADHD son has the worst time getting up in the morning. I wake him up about 4 times before I leave...

Hey everyone! I'm back for more advice. My 16 year old ADHD son has the worst ...

spookyscaryskeletons

•6 months ago

27 Replies

words of encouragement for others

hi everyone. I wanted to post some words of encouragement for those who are trying to get their child diagnosed with inattentive ADHD. I’ve posted here...

hi everyone. I wanted to post some words of encouragement for those who are try...

Lanego

•6 months ago

4 Replies

Adult ADHD

After years of diagnosis of "anxiety" and insomnia since childhood and Major depression. This YEAR, 2023, I was diagnosed as ADD and Bipolar. Taking Ritalin...

After years of diagnosis of "anxiety" and insomnia since childhood and Major dep...

NelZA

•6 months ago

6 Replies

Why are parenting books so far off?

It seems that the hardest part of parenting ADHD is that it looks so different than mainstream or neurotypical parenting. The books written on How to Parent...

It seems that the hardest part of parenting ADHD is that it looks so different t...

BLC89

•7 months ago

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ADHD-PI dad + ADHD-PH 4yo boy = Chaos

I’ll try to be brief. We both have ADHD with different classifications. All family goes to therapy. He takes Methylphenidate since 3 months ago and goes to...

I’ll try to be brief. We both have ADHD with different classifications. All fami...

ADHDLatino

•7 months ago

30 Replies

Medication for son

My 13 year old has been on focalin er for years which has been great for him. But lately we've been struggling with behavior. I finally got him in with a...

My 13 year old has been on focalin er for years which has been great for him. B...

Numberate

•7 months ago

18 Replies

Finding Behavioral Analysis Service provider for my son with ADHD.

Good morning parents I'm so glad I found this support site! My son (4) was diagnozed with ADHD (compbined type) a few months a go. Since they we have been on...

Good morning parents I'm so glad I found this support site! My son (4) was diag...

mariadcmp

•7 months ago

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Incertidumbre

Hola! Tengo un niño con 8 años que pienso puede tener tdh, es muy inquieto desde pequeño, no se concentra, no recuerda las cosas(aunque tiene una memoria...

Hola! Tengo un niño con 8 años que pienso puede tener tdh, es muy inquieto desde...

Luismarajair

•7 months ago

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Self doubt and worry about tween ADHD son

Hello fellow parents, My son was diagnosed with ADHD and recently, we decided to take him off of stimulant medication. Overall, it’s been great, his grades...

Hello fellow parents, My son was diagnosed with ADHD and recently, we decided t...

SFBiker

•7 months ago

13 Replies

9 1/2 year old with anxiety and possible adhd

Hi there. I’m pretty new this forum, and this is my first time posting. I’m mostly just looking to out our story out there, hoping others can relate. Ever...

Hi there. I’m pretty new this forum, and this is my first time posting. I’m most...

Deezkids84

•7 months ago

8 Replies

ADHD diagnosis and difficulty managing anger?

Hi, After years of second guessing myself and wondering whether my son (8) is displaying choice behaviours or struggling with ADHD, he received a diagnosis of...

Hi, After years of second guessing myself and wondering whether my son (8) is d...

Coffee_lover91

•7 months ago

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She doesn’t act that way with me…

I’ve known since my daughter was 2 years old that something was going on, but everyone around me tries to explain it away. It seems like to them having ADHD...

I’ve known since my daughter was 2 years old that something was going on, but ev...

yum_yum

•7 months ago

15 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for October 2023

Mother to 15YO Freshman boy

How My Son Became Stable With DMDD+ADHD...

ADHD but mild??

Qelbree start

Sensory breakdown

Chew proof headphones

ADHD or nah?

ADHD and aggression at school

Morning Struggles With Young Son

ADHD, learning probs and anxiety

Exhausted..

Airway Focused Orthodontics?

ADHD/ADD/ODD

HealthUnlocked will be performing site maintenance

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Biting off braces

Generic Vyvanse

cost of Jornay

Major issues with sleep and waking up in the morning.

words of encouragement for others

Adult ADHD

Why are parenting books so far off?

ADHD-PI dad + ADHD-PH 4yo boy = Chaos

Medication for son

Finding Behavioral Analysis Service provider for my son with ADHD.

Incertidumbre

Self doubt and worry about tween ADHD son

9 1/2 year old with anxiety and possible adhd

ADHD diagnosis and difficulty managing anger?

She doesn’t act that way with me…

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