Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

24,724 members•6,472 posts

All posts for September 2024

New to the group and stimulants stop working

Hi, I have a 19 year old daughter, diagnosed with ADHD four years ago. I always thought it was just anxiety. I have to say that I'm of the belief that ADHD,...

Hi, I have a 19 year old daughter, diagnosed with ADHD four years ago. I always...

MomofBelovedDaughter

•4 months ago

9 Replies

13yo Teen Help

Our 13yo son has increasingly become aggressive mainly over device boundaries, throwing and breaking things, slamming doors and breaking door jams in the...

Our 13yo son has increasingly become aggressive mainly over device boundaries, t...

thisADHDmum1

•4 months ago

21 Replies

Beginner medication questions

Hello, First time posting here. Our son is 9 and in fourth grade. He was diagnosed with inattentive ADD last spring and has been falling behind in class and...

Hello, First time posting here. Our son is 9 and in fourth grade. He was diagno...

Norcal_Flyfisherman

•4 months ago

9 Replies

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

Any tips on advocating for your child?

I think a hard part also has been trying to advocate for my child to the adults, where it might seem as I'm making "excuse" for his "behaviors". How has anyone...

I think a hard part also has been trying to advocate for my child to the adults,...

Mama_Bear7

•4 months ago

8 Replies

Waldorf schools for our ADHD kids?

I have been told that Waldorf schools might not be best for a kid with ADHD because they need structure, and can create lack of structure on their own. Being...

I have been told that Waldorf schools might not be best for a kid with ADHD beca...

Aibor5

•4 months ago

1 Reply

Any tips would be greatly appreciated

I'm seriously at a point where I feel as if I'm fighting depression. My husband and i have 3 neurodivergent children and our home has now turned chaotic. The...

I'm seriously at a point where I feel as if I'm fighting depression. My husband ...

Snkrmomma

•4 months ago

8 Replies

medications

My son is 7 and the start of this school year has been rough. In the past there have been a few school incidents but overall when I would talk to his teachers...

My son is 7 and the start of this school year has been rough. In the past there ...

Imaginationmom

•4 months ago

12 Replies

New Member !

I'm 47 years old and my son is 7 years old in August 2023 he was diagnosed by Kaiser Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician with ADHD and Anxiety school is a...

I'm 47 years old and my son is 7 years old in August 2023 he was diagnosed by Ka...

KodaMom

•4 months ago

2 Replies

New here

My son now 8 has ADHD we started this journey when he was around 4, with his start of kindergarten at 5 it was truly evident. We have seen so much growth and I...

My son now 8 has ADHD we started this journey when he was around 4, with his sta...

Mama_Bear7

•4 months ago

7 Replies

Drug holidays?

Hi everyone! I am wondering what you think about stopping medications like Ritalin and Guanfacine over the weekend, resuming them Monday for school? I have...

Hi everyone! I am wondering what you think about stopping medications like Rita...

RSpurple

•4 months ago

7 Replies

She definitely has ADHD and I’m at a lost! 😩

My boyfriends daughter, 10, I believe has ADHD based on the behaviors I have witness and discussed with him but he refuses to get her help. We live together...

My boyfriends daughter, 10, I believe has ADHD based on the behaviors I have wit...

CoolJ2024

•4 months ago

7 Replies

ADHD Weekly -- New Studies Examine Effective Treatments for ADHD

Options for addressing ADHD symptoms continue to increase as researchers study new methods of treatment. Get the last at [LINK SOON]

Options for addressing ADHD symptoms continue to increase as researchers study n...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•4 months ago

2 Replies

my kid has adhd hes a nightmare

my kid woke up this morning and his bedtimes at 8 but i found out that he has been playing game till midnight what do i do to get him to sleep at night

my kid woke up this morning and his bedtimes at 8 but i found out that he has be...

Hidden

•4 months ago

11 Replies

Mom looking for tips to help newly diagnosed ADHD child with sleep

Hello all!My daughter was very recently diagnosed with severe ADHD, and has had sleeping issues for quite a while. We are trying organic melatonin, and...

Hello all!My daughter was very recently diagnosed with severe ADHD, and has had ...

ADHDgirlmom123

•4 months ago

12 Replies

How do you get out of the house on time!?

My daughter, 10, has ADHD and is on Focalin, which has been working great overall. But we still can't get out of the house in time! She has absolutely zero...

My daughter, 10, has ADHD and is on Focalin, which has been working great overal...

Lion_Creek

•4 months ago

17 Replies

Oppositional Defiant Teen Boy

Looking for any support or advice. My 13 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD at 8 years old. He was reevaluated last year due to continued behavior problems...

Looking for any support or advice. My 13 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD at...

Corben7669

•4 months ago

19 Replies

My 4 kids have ADHD

😜My 4 children are diagnosed with ADHD, the oldest one take venvanse, sometimes Helen seems to be impatient The doctor chances to atentah but he didn't adapt...

😜My 4 children are diagnosed with ADHD, the oldest one take venvanse, sometimes...

Mmariottini

•4 months ago

3 Replies

Azstarys! The good, bad, ugly!

so doc has said amazing things about Azstarys.. any experience? Looks like insurances are covering this med and it’s branded and available!

so doc has said amazing things about Azstarys.. any experience? Looks like insur...

Ivygirl1977

•4 months ago

5 Replies

Recognising ADHD

I believe my daughter, aged 13 years old, has ADHD. On reading the material, it is possible both my husband and I have it too! I am really struggling to...

I believe my daughter, aged 13 years old, has ADHD. On reading the material, it ...

BlueYeti

•4 months ago

3 Replies

medication refusal

what do you do when your kid flat out refuses his medicine and his behavior and grades getting wors help!

what do you do when your kid flat out refuses his medicine and his behavior and ...

Melrushing

•4 months ago

6 Replies

new ADD meds

hello my 11 year old with ADD and increasing behavior issues was put on Ritalin and ability (for the aggression). Anyone have experience with this combo? And...

hello my 11 year old with ADD and increasing behavior issues was put on Ritalin ...

2047E

•4 months ago

2 Replies

new ADD meds

hello my 11 year old with ADD and increasing behavior issues was put on Ritalin and ability (for the aggression). Anyone have experience with this combo? And...

hello my 11 year old with ADD and increasing behavior issues was put on Ritalin ...

2047E

•4 months ago

2 Replies

still flipping letters/numbers

my almost 10yr old ADHD son is still reversing some letters and numbers consistently. He’s had neuropsyche testing done and been evaluated and seen by OT....

my almost 10yr old ADHD son is still reversing some letters and numbers consiste...

Willowbee37

•4 months ago

20 Replies

ADHD medications and speech

Hi, my daughter is diagnosed with ADHD - combined type and expressive speech delay. has anyone had experience with speech and stimulants - did the speech...

Hi, my daughter is diagnosed with ADHD - combined type and expressive speech del...

mvb29

•4 months ago

3 Replies

advice on consequences for breaking things?

our 8 year old son with combined type adhd has been getting angry when he is not allowed to do things… or angry that he has to do something. We have set...

our 8 year old son with combined type adhd has been getting angry when he is not...

Profenergeticcoyote

•4 months ago

14 Replies

5 year old son we suspect has ADHD

Hello , I'm new to this and i'm looking for some advice. We have suspected for a couple of year our son has ADHD, my now adult niece was diagnosed with ADHD...

Hello , I'm new to this and i'm looking for some advice. We have suspected fo...

cleaningfairy

•4 months ago

5 Replies

Parent of YOund Adult with ADHD

Hi. My daughter is 23 and it's hard to tease out which of her behaviors are ADHD-related or a combination of mental health, marajuana and nicotine...

Hi. My daughter is 23 and it's hard to tease out which of her behaviors are ADHD...

VicFox

•4 months ago

2 Replies

Son is more comfortable playing with girls

My 9yr old son is at a new school this year and knows some of the kids but not super close yet. He’s seeming most comfortable with the girls during recess....

My 9yr old son is at a new school this year and knows some of the kids but not s...

Willowbee37

•4 months ago

9 Replies

Something new.....

Our son (8) has all of a sudden started peeing in the trash or on the carpet can instead of in the potty. Anyone else seeing this or know what causes this?...

Our son (8) has all of a sudden started peeing in the trash or on the carpet can...

Momatwitsend

•4 months ago

8 Replies

Quillivant XR started for 6 yr old

Our 6 yr old daughter (ADHD A/ASD level 1) started Quillivant XR liquid last week. This is her second trial run with a stimulant. She start Focalin short...

Our 6 yr old daughter (ADHD A/ASD level 1) started Quillivant XR liquid last we...

Meddyteddy

•4 months ago

3 Replies

Search posts

Pinned Posts

See all

Authorized Research Posts

CHADD's Parent To Parent

Resource: "Recognizing ADHD in the Classroom"

Latest poll

See all polls

Where do you get trusted information on ADHD? Let us know in the comments why you prefer that source and your child's age.

Vote

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.

Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for September 2024

New to the group and stimulants stop working

13yo Teen Help

Beginner medication questions

Any tips on advocating for your child?

Waldorf schools for our ADHD kids?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated

medications

New Member !

New here

Drug holidays?

She definitely has ADHD and I’m at a lost! 😩

ADHD Weekly -- New Studies Examine Effective Treatments for ADHD

my kid has adhd hes a nightmare

Mom looking for tips to help newly diagnosed ADHD child with sleep

How do you get out of the house on time!?

Oppositional Defiant Teen Boy

My 4 kids have ADHD

Azstarys! The good, bad, ugly!

Recognising ADHD

medication refusal

new ADD meds

new ADD meds

still flipping letters/numbers

ADHD medications and speech

advice on consequences for breaking things?

5 year old son we suspect has ADHD

Parent of YOund Adult with ADHD

Son is more comfortable playing with girls

Something new.....

Quillivant XR started for 6 yr 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.

Archive