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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

•4 hours 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

•20 hours 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

•2 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

•2 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

•2 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

•3 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

•3 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

•4 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

•4 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

•5 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

•5 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

•6 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

•7 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

•7 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

•8 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

•9 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

•9 days ago

1 Reply

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

•9 days ago

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extra fatigue from being in public?

Today, I (mom) and my 14 yo daughter and who has a combined type ADHD went to a mall to try some new eatery and do some shopping. While we were able to spend...

Today, I (mom) and my 14 yo daughter and who has a combined type ADHD went to a...

YazzyN

•10 days ago

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School

Hi I want good school for my adhd kid in hyd...

Laxmidev

•10 days ago

1 Reply

Need diagnoses

I am raising my beautiful, busy, active grandchild. She has been in my care since birth, she is now 6-1/2 years old. Since the age of 2 I started noticing...

I am raising my beautiful, busy, active grandchild. She has been in my care sin...

easierthan123

•11 days ago

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ADHD Guanfacine HCL

Does anyone have experience with the extended release guanfacine hcl to treat ADHD? My kiddo just received that prescription and after reading about it, I am...

Does anyone have experience with the extended release guanfacine hcl to treat AD...

PinkMamabear1990

•13 days ago

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autism day camps

my family live in Hutchinson Minnesota and we need to know if there are any days camps in Glencoe Minnesota litchfield Minnesota Silver Lake Minnesota or...

my family live in Hutchinson Minnesota and we need to know if there are any days...

kanzler1987

•13 days ago

1 Reply

Son wants to become a pilot

hello everyone, I’m a new CHADD member and first-time poster but I’ve known about CHADD for a long-time. Not sure why I didn’t join before as my son’s ADHD...

hello everyone, I’m a new CHADD member and first-time poster but I’ve known ab...

PNWkayaker

•13 days ago

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New diagnosis - 504/IEP assistance

Suggestions welcomed! My 7 year old is in 2nd grade and was recently diagnosed with ADD Combined presentation along with General Anxiety Disorder. She loved...

Suggestions welcomed! My 7 year old is in 2nd grade and was recently diagnosed ...

KidsWhoRock

•13 days ago

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15y ADHD Med Trial & Error

Hi Everyone! I am new to this forum but wanted to reach out to see if any one has had some recommendations or tips.My daughter is 15 and has been diagnosed...

Hi Everyone! I am new to this forum but wanted to reach out to see if any one ha...

PinkMamabear1990

•13 days ago

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504 and IEP

My 16 year old son just got diagnosed with ADHD (severe). He had a 504 but I wonder if I should apply for IEP and what can I expect? My son has lots of...

My 16 year old son just got diagnosed with ADHD (severe). He had a 504 but I won...

lovetotravel1108

•14 days ago

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Adhd meds and stomach issues

Hi everyone! I am new to this board and dont know where else to turn. My 19 year old AUdhd daugther was just diagnosed with gastroparesis (where the...

Hi everyone! I am new to this board and dont know where else to turn. My 19 ...

suzhikr

•14 days ago

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ADHD parenting struggles

Is there a group to discuss the struggles that can often rise for a parent with adhd as far as creating dangerous situations for the children due to...

Is there a group to discuss the struggles that can often rise for a parent with ...

Harley4ever

•17 days ago

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Struggling in school

Hello, We are considering trying medication for my 15 year old son. He was diagnosed 4 years ago with ADHD, inattentive kind, disgraphia and a math...

Hello, We are considering trying medication for my 15 year old son. He was dia...

iheartsunsets

•18 days ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

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

extra fatigue from being in public?

School

Need diagnoses

ADHD Guanfacine HCL

autism day camps

Son wants to become a pilot

New diagnosis - 504/IEP assistance

15y ADHD Med Trial & Error

504 and IEP

Adhd meds and stomach issues

ADHD parenting struggles

Struggling in school

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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