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reducing meds

hello. I would like any experiences please of inattentive adhd and reduced symptoms as the child gets old. My dd was diagnosed at 8 and on Ritalin. Now 14...

hello. I would like any experiences please of inattentive adhd and reduced symp...

Laura3456

•3 months ago

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Issues at school

Looking for some advice. My son is in 4th grade and has struggled greatly this year at school. Most all of his struggles are outside his homeroom class. He’s...

Looking for some advice. My son is in 4th grade and has struggled greatly this ...

BVBV

•3 months ago

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Poop problems

My son is 6 and was recently diagnosed with ADHD (though we suspected it for a couple of years now). He has been potty trained for several years,...

My son is 6 and was recently diagnosed with ADHD (though we suspected it for a c...

woobert

•3 months ago

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What to do?

Our 7yo son has been diagnosed for 1.5 years and on meds. I'm looking for some help guidance on what to do for him. He has a hard time sleeping in his own...

Our 7yo son has been diagnosed for 1.5 years and on meds. I'm looking for some ...

Momatwitsend

•3 months ago

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10 year old girl suddenly refusing medication

My daughter has been on Vyvanse during the school week for the past 2 years. It’s been incredibly helpful for her to focus in school on activities. There have...

My daughter has been on Vyvanse during the school week for the past 2 years. It’...

Chicagomom

•3 months ago

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How to Word "Break Time" on Learning Plan?

Hello, I am trying to edit my son's Learning Plan (he goes to a Catholic school with limited abilities for accommodations, but I am doing what I can!). He is...

Hello, I am trying to edit my son's Learning Plan (he goes to a Catholic school ...

Amethyst222

•3 months ago

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handling frustration

I know I'm not alone here I'm feeling such intense frustration. My teen with ADHD has some days where she won't get up, won't do school (cyber) and/or won't...

I know I'm not alone here I'm feeling such intense frustration. My teen with AD...

Rollersk8er

•3 months ago

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EF Coaching

Has anyone here tried EF coaching for 11 year olds on BookSmart? If so how much parent involvement does it require? Is it a good experience?

Has anyone here tried EF coaching for 11 year olds on BookSmart? If so how much ...

Icemend

•3 months ago

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Online Survey for Black and/or Latina/é/o teens with ADHD

Hello Everyone! We are a research lab focusing on ADHD that’s directed by Dr. Zoe Smith at Loyola University Chicago. We are dedicated towards focusing our...

Hello Everyone! We are a research lab focusing on ADHD that’s directed by Dr. Zo...

ACCTIONLab

Researcher•3 months ago

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Adol- psch mild adhd, no meds, rec coaching.

My son 12 y has adhd diagnosed last year. We r following behavioral techniques. We got psych appointment for initiating treatment. She told us that as long...

My son 12 y has adhd diagnosed last year. We r following behavioral techniques....

anuama4

•3 months ago

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Overnight Sitter/Caregiver Needed For 12 Yr. Old Boy

My wife and I are looking to take a week long trip to visit our daughter overseas. My in-laws are reliable but not agile enough to handle a 12 year old boy...

My wife and I are looking to take a week long trip to visit our daughter oversea...

65mustang

•3 months ago

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Hello I'm new!

I have a son age 7 who was just diagnosed with mixed type ADHD which is not a surprise but really a relief to have that confirmed.I'm finding the process of...

I have a son age 7 who was just diagnosed with mixed type ADHD which is not a su...

Mountainmom4

•3 months ago

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Oh! Me too...ugh

My 11 year old daughter had a traumatic brain injury when she was two. When she began struggling socially, my wife was the first to notice, and after some...

My 11 year old daughter had a traumatic brain injury when she was two. When she ...

OdinsDad

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Shirt chewing

Hello everyone, I have a 10 year old daughter who was diagnosed with ADHD inattentive subtype a few years back and we have been managing with lifestyle...

Hello everyone, I have a 10 year old daughter who was diagnosed with ADHD inatte...

Mom-of-a-superhero

•3 months ago

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ADHD book for teens?

Hoping someone has good recommendations for books about ADHD that my son can read. He loves to read and recently I asked if he would be open to reading a book...

Hoping someone has good recommendations for books about ADHD that my son can rea...

FitsInNoBox

•3 months ago

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5 year old ADHD struggling with reading and writing

My son had me in tears today sharing that reading and writing are just so hard for him, and that he doesn't want to go to school anymore. It broke my heart....

My son had me in tears today sharing that reading and writing are just so hard f...

JG907

•3 months ago

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9yr old-ADHD/sensory and anxiety-tips needed

Hi, I am a mom of a 9yr old boy that struggles with anxiety and fear of new places and new things, ADHD with flight more than fight tendencies now and sensory...

Hi, I am a mom of a 9yr old boy that struggles with anxiety and fear of new plac...

nsr22

•3 months ago

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Another fork in the road

Hello everyone! Randomly found this community. 🫤 I usually join these groups to observe, and I have done that in other spaces. With this group, I am...

Hello everyone! Randomly found this community. 🫤 I usually join these groups ...

Knot2eZ

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Looking for resources

Hi, does anyone have any resources or information that would help with school/work overload, anxiety and school avoidance. Currently have a teen diagnosed...

Hi, does anyone have any resources or information that would help with school/...

Hidden

•3 months ago

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My son was recently diagnosed

Hello I'm brand new to this page. My almost 4 year old was recently diagnosed with ADHD. I have really been struggling with behaviors lately especially with...

Hello I'm brand new to this page. My almost 4 year old was recently diagnosed w...

JAG0512

•3 months ago

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ADHD Mom Concerned With Asd

Hi my 7 year old son has many troubles. We’ve tried multiple medicines with no prevail. Even recently switching to adderall. His behavior and outbursts have...

Hi my 7 year old son has many troubles. We’ve tried multiple medicines with no p...

warriersm

•3 months ago

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Seeking help for challenges in concentration and focus

Hello amazing friends! 🌈 Just wanted to share a bit about my incredible 7-year-old with autism. She's a little genius, but focus and attention can be a...

Hello amazing friends! 🌈 Just wanted to share a bit about my incredible 7-year-...

kiko112

•3 months ago

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ADHD and Autism?

just interested in thoughts about anyone who has their child diagnosed with adhd but also exhibits behaviors that look like ASD. Was he misdiagnosed? There...

just interested in thoughts about anyone who has their child diagnosed with adhd...

Jewelrymom

•3 months ago

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Jornay

Our grandson started Jornay 2 months ago which he takes at bedtime. We notice that there is change in behavior when he gets home from school, more...

Our grandson started Jornay 2 months ago which he takes at bedtime. We notice th...

Tiredofarguing

•3 months ago

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Son cries so easily - ADHD

I read a lot of kids who get angry or throw tantrums who have ADHD. My son who is now 6 has been showing emotional deregulation but not by tantrums, he cries....

I read a lot of kids who get angry or throw tantrums who have ADHD. My son who i...

MomofADHDBoy6

•3 months ago

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Struggling with older teen's independence and going to college

Hi there, It's hard figuring out how much independence to give my 17 year-old teen with ADHD as he's making plans to finish high school and figure out next...

Hi there, It's hard figuring out how much independence to give my 17 year-old t...

Lindak2765

•3 months ago

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side effects of Adderall

hi all, I was wondering if anyone had their child on Adderall and experienced their kid’s behavior getting worse. I initially had my 5 yr old son on low dose...

hi all, I was wondering if anyone had their child on Adderall and experienced th...

Mommywarrior4LC

•3 months ago

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Recommended coach/class to teach parents how to help an adult child with ADHD?

As a 23yo adult child with adhd, support of those close to us is SO important for navigating ADHD successfully, especially where comorbid conditions are...

As a 23yo adult child with adhd, support of those close to us is SO important f...

hyperfocusaficionado

•3 months ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Strategies to Help You and Your Child Develop Healthier Social Media Habits

What can you do when time online becomes too much time? Social media use experts have a few tips to curb internet overuse for you and your children. Get tips...

What can you do when time online becomes too much time? Social media use experts...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•3 months ago

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What vitamin gummies are we using?

I keep reading about zinc, omega 3 and magnesium. Does anyone have recommendations on gummy vitamins they use for ADHD that are helping? My daughter is 7....

I keep reading about zinc, omega 3 and magnesium. Does anyone have recommendatio...

Aibor5

•3 months ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for January 2024

reducing meds

Issues at school

Poop problems

What to do?

10 year old girl suddenly refusing medication

How to Word "Break Time" on Learning Plan?

handling frustration

EF Coaching

Online Survey for Black and/or Latina/é/o teens with ADHD

Adol- psch mild adhd, no meds, rec coaching.

Overnight Sitter/Caregiver Needed For 12 Yr. Old Boy

Hello I'm new!

Oh! Me too...ugh

Shirt chewing

ADHD book for teens?

5 year old ADHD struggling with reading and writing

9yr old-ADHD/sensory and anxiety-tips needed

Another fork in the road

Looking for resources

My son was recently diagnosed

ADHD Mom Concerned With Asd

Seeking help for challenges in concentration and focus

ADHD and Autism?

Jornay

Son cries so easily - ADHD

Struggling with older teen's independence and going to college

side effects of Adderall

Recommended coach/class to teach parents how to help an adult child with ADHD?

ADHD Weekly -- Strategies to Help You and Your Child Develop Healthier Social Media Habits

What vitamin gummies are we using?

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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