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Teenager not listening to doctor/therapist

Hello! My 16 year old's psychiatrist suggested that we get him an ADHD coach and said that therapists don't really help. That is fine, but it seems like my...

Hello! My 16 year old's psychiatrist suggested that we get him an ADHD coach an...

lovetotravel1108

•6 hours ago

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9 year old son with Emotional Outbursts

My older son who just turned 9 today has ADHD and does well at school, but can often times during the week at home can say some terrible things to my wife and...

My older son who just turned 9 today has ADHD and does well at school, but can o...

acfowlie

•21 hours ago

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Here to find support and help together

Hello my name is Lynette . I live in Ontario, Canada . I am new in all this process. I recently had my teenager daughter diagnosed with ADHD and few more...

Hello my name is Lynette . I live in Ontario, Canada . I am new in all this pro...

BeautifulJerusalem

•1 day ago

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How to start a CHAAD chapter

Hello! I’m new to this CHAAD so if an in person group is not called a chapter please forgive me! Can anyone point me in the direction of a local in person...

Hello! I’m new to this CHAAD so if an in person group is not called a chapter ...

2boy3cat3dogMom

•2 days ago

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How to deal with emotional issues in children with ADHD?

I have a 10-year-old daughter with ADHD, and her emotions often fluctuate unpredictably. Sometimes she experiences emotional outbursts, unable to control...

I have a 10-year-old daughter with ADHD, and her emotions often fluctuate unpred...

Harry186

•2 days ago

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local ADHD In person Support

I’m looking for ADHD support groups with other parents who have ADHD and teens with ADHD. I’m a single Mom and have a hard time doing life with just my boys...

I’m looking for ADHD support groups with other parents who have ADHD and teens w...

2boy3cat3dogMom

•3 days ago

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New to ADHD-looking for advice/strategies!

Hello. I'm new to the community and desperately need advice. My 12 yo child (nearly 13) was recently diagnosed with ADHD. Before that he was diagnosed with...

Hello. I'm new to the community and desperately need advice. My 12 yo child (n...

DailyCoffee

•3 days ago

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Touchpoint Solutions for ADHD/Focus

My 8 yo daughter was diagnosed with ADHD last year. After a several month wait due to insurance and availability limitations, she is now in therapy and I think...

My 8 yo daughter was diagnosed with ADHD last year. After a several month wait d...

Otter1313

•5 days ago

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Guanfacine

My 7 yr old son with adhd who had been taking Concerta recently had Guanfacine added and takes it in the afternoon. The results have been amazing. For a week...

My 7 yr old son with adhd who had been taking Concerta recently had Guanfacine a...

Formyson8

•5 days ago

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Invitation to Participate in Research: Black Mothers’ ADHD Experiences, Attitudes, and Support-Seeking Decisions

My name is Catherine, and I am a PhD student at Syracuse University. I would like to invite Black mothers/maternal figures of children with ADHD to participate...

My name is Catherine, and I am a PhD student at Syracuse University. I would lik...

CatherineMontgomery

Researcher•5 days ago

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Ritalin side effects

My son recently diagnosed ADHD was put on Ritalin (short acting) once a day at 10mg it’s only been around 3-4 weeks since he started however I’ve noticed...

My son recently diagnosed ADHD was put on Ritalin (short acting) once a day at 1...

Isabellarose

•5 days ago

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I'm an overwhelmed parent

My husband and daughters have ADHD. My son has some impulse control issues but is otherwise doing well. I work and my husband stays home. It works for us. My...

My husband and daughters have ADHD. My son has some impulse control issues but i...

WYMom

•5 days ago

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Frustrated and confused

I would like to take this opportunity to vent and find out if other parents experience this. My 10 yo son has ADHD, ASD, and anxiety. When I say I am done...

I would like to take this opportunity to vent and find out if other parents expe...

Aimee1422

•7 days ago

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Different manufacturer side effects?

Has anyone noticed different side effects depending on the medication manufacturer? Not name brand, just two different generics? We got a new one this month...

Has anyone noticed different side effects depending on the medication manufactur...

AlltheLegos

•8 days ago

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8 year old son w/ADHD confused single mom

My son recently was diagnosed with ADHD. Thanks to the teachers and their attempts to help my son, I was able to act. It has been very difficult while we were...

My son recently was diagnosed with ADHD. Thanks to the teachers and their attemp...

Laurastar

•9 days ago

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New to the group - ADHD kid who won't go to school

Hi All, My 12-year-old daughter is 2E with ADHD (inattentive), depression, anxiety, slow processing speed, and a visual processing disorder. She goes to...

Hi All, My 12-year-old daughter is 2E with ADHD (inattentive), depression, anxi...

G-love

•9 days ago

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experience with jornay, baseball issues.

My 9yr old is on a low dose fast acting methylphenidate twice a day and it’s not cutting it anymore, honestly I don’t know if it ever really was but he didn’t...

My 9yr old is on a low dose fast acting methylphenidate twice a day and it’s not...

Willowbee37

•9 days ago

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Brain Balance

Has Anyone Used The Company “Brain Balance” For Treatment? If So, What Was Your Experience And How Much Did It Cost?

Has Anyone Used The Company “Brain Balance” For Treatment? If So, What Was Your ...

Skush78

•10 days ago

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Defeated mom new to group-child w/ ADHD & ODD and running out of options

Hi All. I'm new to the group. My son is 12yo with ADHD and in past couple of years, was also diagnosed with ODD. Meds tried: 4 of the typical stimulants, all...

Hi All. I'm new to the group. My son is 12yo with ADHD and in past couple of yea...

paperblue

•10 days ago

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Teen boy impulsivity/help

Good morning. My 15 year old son has mild to moderate ADHD. Doing very well in school, but has some impulse behaviors with peers that has always been there...

Good morning. My 15 year old son has mild to moderate ADHD. Doing very well in...

rutgerjen

•11 days ago

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using guanfacine for adhd

My son was on Adderral and it worked well but he had to continuously take higher dosages. We switched to Concerta which was working during the school day but...

My son was on Adderral and it worked well but he had to continuously take higher...

Formyson8

•11 days ago

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Any treatments when meds cause too many side effects

12 yo with Tourette’s diagnosed first and later ADHD inattentive. We’ve tried Jornay, Adderal, Concerta, intuniv and Strattera for ADHD and all have made her...

12 yo with Tourette’s diagnosed first and later ADHD inattentive. We’ve tried Jo...

Lanego

•11 days ago

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ADHD Coach Recommendations

Hello! My son's psychiatrist suggested that we get him a coach. He's 16 years old and have 40+ missing assignments, always forgetful, doesn't communicate,...

Hello! My son's psychiatrist suggested that we get him a coach. He's 16 years ...

lovetotravel1108

•12 days ago

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New Member

At the point of just needing to connect with other parents about ADHD and kids. I always thought my son was just super active but now, at 11, he's struggling...

At the point of just needing to connect with other parents about ADHD and kids. ...

Oldermomof2

•13 days ago

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IEP & 504?

My 13 yo daughter struggles in school. She has an IEP for "learning disabilities". We had her privately evaluated and she was diagnosed with ADHD. We are...

My 13 yo daughter struggles in school. She has an IEP for "learning disabilities...

Rusticchef

•13 days ago

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weight gain with Guanfacine?

My son started Guanfacine about 2yrs ago and takes 2mg of the extended release…he is constantly hungry and has put on some weight…does anyone else have a...

My son started Guanfacine about 2yrs ago and takes 2mg of the extended release…h...

Dec31

•14 days ago

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Psychiatrist's Role

Hello Everyone: I'm new to this and my son just got on medication last week through prescription from psychiatrist. We are paying the psychiatrist ourselves...

Hello Everyone: I'm new to this and my son just got on medication last week thr...

lovetotravel1108

•15 days ago

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Best medication for inattentive type?

Hi and thanks in advance! I know that every med works differently but my inattentive type 7 yo daughter is totally not her bubbly self on the two stimulants...

Hi and thanks in advance! I know that every med works differently but my inatte...

RSpurple

•16 days ago

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PEERS program

Shout out for the PEERS program (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relation Skills). I just enrolled my 16 year old in a 7-week program offered at...

Shout out for the PEERS program (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Rel...

yeller

•16 days ago

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How to get test accommodations

Hello. I'm so glad I found this support group. I'm trying to get testing accommodations for my 13 year old son who has ADHD and I have no idea where to start....

Hello. I'm so glad I found this support group. I'm trying to get testing accommo...

Familyfirst13

•16 days ago

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All posts for April 2024

Teenager not listening to doctor/therapist

9 year old son with Emotional Outbursts

Here to find support and help together

How to start a CHAAD chapter

How to deal with emotional issues in children with ADHD?

local ADHD In person Support

New to ADHD-looking for advice/strategies!

Touchpoint Solutions for ADHD/Focus

Guanfacine

Invitation to Participate in Research: Black Mothers’ ADHD Experiences, Attitudes, and Support-Seeking Decisions

Ritalin side effects

I'm an overwhelmed parent

Frustrated and confused

Different manufacturer side effects?

8 year old son w/ADHD confused single mom

New to the group - ADHD kid who won't go to school

experience with jornay, baseball issues.

Brain Balance

Defeated mom new to group-child w/ ADHD & ODD and running out of options

Teen boy impulsivity/help

using guanfacine for adhd

Any treatments when meds cause too many side effects

ADHD Coach Recommendations

New Member

IEP & 504?

weight gain with Guanfacine?

Psychiatrist's Role

Best medication for inattentive type?

PEERS program

How to get test accommodations

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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