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help 4 yr old

Hi, My daughter has expressive speech deficit and severe ADHD - she goes to speech therapy 1-2 sessions per week. I am having tough time getting her...

Hi, My daughter has expressive speech deficit and severe ADHD - she goes to sp...

mvb29

•4 months ago

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Know a provider who really gets it?

I have been a satisfied "customer" of Dr. Craig Liden and The Being Well Center in Gibsonia, PA for over 20 years. Before that, I saw a series of professionals...

I have been a satisfied "customer" of Dr. Craig Liden and The Being Well Center ...

ADDboyDad

•4 months ago

1 Reply

The changing ages and stages of ADHD

My 15 year old son has always struggled with negativity, low frustration tolerance and emotional dysregulation, since a very young age. He also has other...

My 15 year old son has always struggled with negativity, low frustration toleran...

CoachMomNS

•4 months ago

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behavior specialist

In the beginning of the year my son’s teacher had large gaps of absences so they have multiples subs, the first 504 meeting was with his sub and the second was...

In the beginning of the year my son’s teacher had large gaps of absences so they...

Nebrat526

•4 months ago

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Amandatine

Hi Everyone, I’m wondering if anyone has had experience with their children on Amandatine before. This drug is not on the approved ADHD list of medications,...

Hi Everyone, I’m wondering if anyone has had experience with their children on...

BVBV

•4 months ago

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behavior training

I am reading Russell Barkley‘s taking charge of ADHD book. I have three boys ages 14,12, and 10 who have diagnosed ADHD. I would like to start implementing...

I am reading Russell Barkley‘s taking charge of ADHD book. I have three boys ag...

Bunny5689

•4 months ago

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looking for support group

Hi, I have a 17 year old with severe ADHD who has very poor executive functioning and is not getting through the end of high school. He is also...

Hi, I have a 17 year old with severe ADHD who has very poor executive functioni...

tpotash

•4 months ago

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New diagnosis of ADHD

Hello Parents, my 11 year old daughter was just diagnosed last week with ADHD impulsive type after a series of neuropsychological evaluations. She is being...

Hello Parents, my 11 year old daughter was just diagnosed last week with ADHD im...

DolphinFiji

•4 months ago

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Struggling Parent

Hello, Our 18 yr. Old Son whom we adopted at birth was diagnosed last summer with ADHD and most likely ASD. We weren’t shocked by diagnosis, but felt bad...

Hello, Our 18 yr. Old Son whom we adopted at birth was diagnosed last summer wit...

Irishdame

•4 months ago

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Have any of you read ''Scattered Minds" by Gabor Mate?

Hi All- Upon the suggestion of a loved one, I am reading Scattered Minds, by Gabor Mate. I see on the internet that some people find his writing...

Hi All- Upon the suggestion of a loved one, I am reading Scattered Minds, by Ga...

WoollyMammoth123

•4 months ago

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Relationships

Hi there everyone, First, thanks to everyone for sharing. I am new to the idea that my child has a neurological disability and isn't just a crazy kid. So, now...

Hi there everyone, First, thanks to everyone for sharing. I am new to the idea ...

Spark16

•4 months ago

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Hyperactive & creative

Hi - I believe in ADHD as a superpower -

CrazyZebra72

•4 months ago

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Stopping Focalin cause DD says it’s makes her grumpy

My daughter (13) has been taking Focalin for about a year on school days for adhd Inattentive type. Her main issue is forgetfulness: forgetting assignments,...

My daughter (13) has been taking Focalin for about a year on school days for adh...

Yellow-cello

•4 months ago

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Anyone feel lost on how to help child? 14 year old with ADHD and OCD. Anger issues and inability to "talk him down" when he gets angry.

Hello out there. My son has been having a very hard time lately. He has been more aggressive and unable to be calmed especially when he gets limited on screen...

Hello out there. My son has been having a very hard time lately. He has been mo...

momneedshelp_22

•4 months ago

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Can you get too accustomed to Guanfacine?

Hi lovely community, My 7yo son started on guanfacine the summer after turning 6. He started at 1mg with immediate drastic results; once his body adjusted to...

Hi lovely community, My 7yo son started on guanfacine the summer after turning ...

Imakecutebabies

•4 months ago

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Zoloft + Focalin for our 8 year old?

Our 8 year old son has a diagnosis of severe adhd (combined type) and generalized anxiety disorder. We started Focalin for the adhd a couple months ago and it...

Our 8 year old son has a diagnosis of severe adhd (combined type) and generalize...

GrandmaHubbard

•4 months ago

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Can Caffeine Decrease ADHD Symptoms?

Q: Is there any research supporting caffeine as a treatment for ADHD? A: For adults, the research shows no harm and possibly some benefit from a daily cup or...

Q: Is there any research supporting caffeine as a treatment for ADHD? A: For ad...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•4 months ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Be Wary of Alternatives in the Age of ADHD Medication Shortages

Online ads are pushing unapproved supplements and interventions during the ongoing ADHD medication shortage. But are these products effective or safe? Continue...

Online ads are pushing unapproved supplements and interventions during the ongoi...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•4 months ago

1 Reply

Interested in connecting with parents of ADHD TEENS to exchange tips and ideas

I am interested in connecting with parents of teens in particular teens with an ADHD diagnosis. I have a 13 year old daughter with an ADHD combined diagnosis...

I am interested in connecting with parents of teens in particular teens with an ...

FreespiritMom

•4 months ago

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Potty training 8 year old

Need some suggestions of how to potty train 8 year old boy with ADHD and autism. He knows the full steps of what to do but just wlll not follow through. No...

Need some suggestions of how to potty train 8 year old boy with ADHD and autism....

Chappason

•4 months ago

10 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for January 2024

help 4 yr old

Know a provider who really gets it?

The changing ages and stages of ADHD

behavior specialist

Amandatine

behavior training

looking for support group

New diagnosis of ADHD

Struggling Parent

Have any of you read ''Scattered Minds" by Gabor Mate?

Relationships

Hyperactive & creative

Stopping Focalin cause DD says it’s makes her grumpy

Anyone feel lost on how to help child? 14 year old with ADHD and OCD. Anger issues and inability to "talk him down" when he gets angry.

Can you get too accustomed to Guanfacine?

Zoloft + Focalin for our 8 year old?

Can Caffeine Decrease ADHD Symptoms?

ADHD Weekly -- Be Wary of Alternatives in the Age of ADHD Medication Shortages

Interested in connecting with parents of ADHD TEENS to exchange tips and ideas

Potty training 8 year old

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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