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extreme reaction to sounds

my 7 year old has developed an extreme reaction to loud sounds. It seems he is afraid of being startled and when there are any triggers around, he completely...

my 7 year old has developed an extreme reaction to loud sounds. It seems he is a...

Alt49

•2 months ago

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Looking for a CFSS in McLeod county

good evening I have been on the phone and emails and everything all day trying to find a CFSS for my 11yr old daughter. We live in the McLeod county area (...

good evening I have been on the phone and emails and everything all day trying t...

kanzler1987

•2 months ago

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schools?

hi, new to this group. Would love any advice on navigating the right school for a child with adhd, mild learning disability in reading in fluency and...

hi, new to this group. Would love any advice on navigating the right school for ...

T_Mac

•2 months ago

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Redlight therapy

Has anyone used a red light therapy panel to help address ADHD symptoms. It is supposed to help with inflammation, and hence could be helpful to reduce...

Has anyone used a red light therapy panel to help address ADHD symptoms. It is s...

Mamoa53

•2 months ago

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Hardys DEN

Just wondering if anyone has had experience using Hardy’s DEN? The cost and amount of tablets needed are a real barrier, but if it really makes a big...

Just wondering if anyone has had experience using Hardy’s DEN? The cost and amou...

Mamoa53

•2 months ago

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Issues with boundaries

My 7 yr old son has combined ADHD and high impulsivity and other behaviours. We are having big problems at school with him using ‘hands on’. He has trouble...

My 7 yr old son has combined ADHD and high impulsivity and other behaviours. We ...

Mamoa53

•2 months ago

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Son tested for ADHD- Therapist baffled and so am I..

I recently took my son (age 8) to be tested for ADHD. I am a late diagnosed female and I know too well how it feels to navigate the educational system without...

I recently took my son (age 8) to be tested for ADHD. I am a late diagnosed fema...

SunRae86

•2 months ago

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concerta

Hello, Fairly new to the ADHD world my son (almost 6) was diagnosed in May. He was put on Ritalin short acting and catapres (clonidine) after diagnosis and...

Hello, Fairly new to the ADHD world my son (almost 6) was diagnosed in May. He...

Isabellarose

•2 months ago

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Newbie ADHD parent just venting

My son (age 6) was just diagnosed with ADHD, combined type. I'm reading posts and already am finding this community so helpful. I have felt so alone and...

My son (age 6) was just diagnosed with ADHD, combined type. I'm reading posts an...

curlymom2

•2 months ago

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Almost 5 year old and Med Options?

My son is almost 5 and has ADHD. He's currently in preschool and will be in kindergarten next year. He's having a lot of issues with preschool with impulse...

My son is almost 5 and has ADHD. He's currently in preschool and will be in kind...

Ember_Rose

•2 months ago

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6 yr old refuses to take medication

Our 6 yr old refuses to take Quillivant XR some mornings. She says it causes her to lose self control, increase anxiety. Not in these exact words but similar....

Our 6 yr old refuses to take Quillivant XR some mornings. She says it causes her...

Meddyteddy

•2 months ago

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Korean red ginseng

Hi, I have a 10 year old daughter with inattentive ADHD currently unmedicated. I came across a study that showed significant improvement in attention when...

Hi, I have a 10 year old daughter with inattentive ADHD currently unmedicated. ...

Mom-of-a-superhero

•2 months ago

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stimulant help

Is there really a stimulant medication out there that doesn’t cause children to not eat and fall asleep easily at night? We have tried so many with my 10yo son...

Is there really a stimulant medication out there that doesn’t cause children to ...

Zentime

•2 months ago

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IEP accommodations for ADHD & Autism

It has been an uphill battle, but the school is finally giving my son a much needed IEP. (The battle started in 4th grade!) The draft is coming home today...

It has been an uphill battle, but the school is finally giving my son a much nee...

GhostOrchid

•2 months ago

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8yr old great at home but constant issues at school/after school

I've heard of children with ADHD being great at school and falling apart at home but has anyone experienced the opposite??? I have done a LOT of work with my...

I've heard of children with ADHD being great at school and falling apart at home...

SnotFace-

•2 months ago

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School Chrome books/distractions

Hi! How have other parents dealt with kids being issued chrome books at school? My son is 9 (In 3rd grade). This year, they get chrome books to use at...

Hi! How have other parents dealt with kids being issued chrome books at school? ...

SurvivorFan

•2 months ago

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ADHD Help

My daughter has been diagnosed with ADHD. She was born premature at 1lb 1/2. We had to put her in speech therapy. What I later t learned on my own was that...

My daughter has been diagnosed with ADHD. She was born premature at 1lb 1/2. We ...

COPP1

•2 months ago

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online school options

my 17 yo son diagnosed with adhd just a year ago…supersmart tests 99% on psat but cannot make it through classes like english and history due to writing and...

my 17 yo son diagnosed with adhd just a year ago…supersmart tests 99% on psat bu...

Frustratedbeyond

•2 months ago

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504 made worse

My 14 yo daughter recently diagnosed ADHD with anxiety. I should have seen the symptoms sooner but the wheels came off 9th grade. She has always been well...

My 14 yo daughter recently diagnosed ADHD with anxiety. I should have seen the ...

pebblesmcgee

•2 months ago

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Zoloft + Guanfacine anyone?

Does anyone have their child on Zoloft and Guanfacine? My 9 year old has been on Zoloft since January and it has helped him tremendously with anxiety, but his...

Does anyone have their child on Zoloft and Guanfacine? My 9 year old has been on...

GrandmaHubbard

•2 months ago

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End of my rope

Hi! I have been on here for a while and really appreciate all of your posts and comments. I have read so many threads and learned so much from all of you! And...

Hi! I have been on here for a while and really appreciate all of your posts and...

adoptivemom

•2 months ago

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13 year old daughter with anxiety and ADHD

Hello, I have a 13 year old daughter who is in 8th grade. She has adhd and anxiety and is currently taking Zoloft and Jornay PM. Lately, she has not been...

Hello, I have a 13 year old daughter who is in 8th grade. She has adhd and anxie...

Whitt80

•2 months ago

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Experiences with Dexmethylphenidate ER?

Hi, my son is 5 and diagnosed combined subtype ADHD. We started 5mg of dexmethylphenidate ER this weekend. His doctor advised the low dose probably won’t...

Hi, my son is 5 and diagnosed combined subtype ADHD. We started 5mg of dexmethyl...

AcadiaChip

•2 months ago

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Early Wakeup (8yo with ADHD)

My son (8yo, ADHD) has been doing well with medication (guanfacine ER + atomoxetine) for two years now. He is still moody and impulsive, but overall doing...

My son (8yo, ADHD) has been doing well with medication (guanfacine ER + atomoxet...

arrh121

•2 months ago

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Stanford University Cognitive Control in ADHD Research Study Opportunity

Hello, We are the Cognitive Control in ADHD study at Stanford University! We are looking to recruit participants (ages 8-10) for our research study where we...

Hello, We are the Cognitive Control in ADHD study at Stanford University! We ar...

StanfordBrainDev

Researcher•2 months ago

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always the victim

My 10 yo son diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety is always complaining about how he is always treated unfairly or unjustly by classmates and teachers and when...

My 10 yo son diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety is always complaining about how he ...

Zentime

•2 months ago

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Book for Sibling?

Hi everyone, My son (now 7) was diagnosed with ADHD last fall we're on a good path with a 504 and medication plan. My older child, a girl aged 10, has been...

Hi everyone, My son (now 7) was diagnosed with ADHD last fall we're on a good ...

IrishEyes1

•2 months ago

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Video To explain SSRIs to kids?

I’m trying to find a video (prob animated) for a kindergartener to explain how SSRIs work. Everything I’ve found so far is too technical. Can anyone suggest...

I’m trying to find a video (prob animated) for a kindergartener to explain how S...

FanTheFlames

•2 months ago

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day dreaming

Hi, need advice - my 5 yr old daughter is on Quillivant 15 mg during the day and guanfacine 1 mg at night- she is always in her own world and does not focus...

Hi, need advice - my 5 yr old daughter is on Quillivant 15 mg during the day a...

mvb29

•2 months ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for November 2024

extreme reaction to sounds

Looking for a CFSS in McLeod county

schools?

If you're an ADHD Coach in the US, take the National Survey on ADHD Coaching today!

Redlight therapy

Hardys DEN

Issues with boundaries

Son tested for ADHD- Therapist baffled and so am I..

concerta

Newbie ADHD parent just venting

Almost 5 year old and Med Options?

6 yr old refuses to take medication

Korean red ginseng

stimulant help

IEP accommodations for ADHD & Autism

8yr old great at home but constant issues at school/after school

School Chrome books/distractions

ADHD Help

online school options

504 made worse

Zoloft + Guanfacine anyone?

End of my rope

13 year old daughter with anxiety and ADHD

Experiences with Dexmethylphenidate ER?

Early Wakeup (8yo with ADHD)

Stanford University Cognitive Control in ADHD Research Study Opportunity

always the victim

Book for Sibling?

Video To explain SSRIs to kids?

day dreaming

Search posts

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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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