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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

•1 day 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

•2 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

•2 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

•3 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

•4 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

•4 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

•4 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

•5 days ago

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School

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

Laxmidev

•5 days ago

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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

•6 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

•8 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

•8 days ago

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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

•8 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

•8 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

•8 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

•9 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

•9 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

•12 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

•13 days ago

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🧠👟 "Brain Games & Treadmill Treks at Columbia University!" 🌟

Attention, young explorers and their curious co-pilots! Is your 8-11-year-old a bundle of energy with ADHD? Transform that vibrant vigor into valuable...

Attention, young explorers and their curious co-pilots! Is your 8-11-year-old a...

Exercise_Researcher

Researcher•13 days ago

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PhD Research on Multilingualism and ADHD

Hi Everyone! My name is Christopher Pelz, and I am a PhD student at the Institute of Education at University College London. I am reaching out to you because I...

Hi Everyone! My name is Christopher Pelz, and I am a PhD student at the Institut...

CPelz

Researcher•14 days ago

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Mental Toll

I need help navigating my life as a mom of a child with ADHD. The constant defiance, disruptions, hyperactivity, and general desire to annoy everyone around...

I need help navigating my life as a mom of a child with ADHD. The constant defia...

Carneasada

•15 days ago

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switching from adderall to Concerta

our sons doctor just submitted a script for Comcerta. My son was taking adderall and it worked great for about a month with each dosage increase. But now we...

our sons doctor just submitted a script for Comcerta. My son was taking adderall...

Formyson8

•15 days ago

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success after trying adderall

My 7 year old son is currently taking Adderral. He has been on it for 6 months. We have tweaked his dosage about 5 times. His last dosage change worked the...

My 7 year old son is currently taking Adderral. He has been on it for 6 months. ...

Formyson8

•16 days ago

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Severe Medication Avoidance in 9 year old

Hi All - My son is 9 years old and has ADHD and dysgraphia. He enjoys school and really wants to do well, but has many of the classic signs of combined ADHD...

Hi All - My son is 9 years old and has ADHD and dysgraphia. He enjoys school and...

MetsMama

•16 days ago

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Occupational Therapy

Hi everyone, my 11 year old was diagnosed with ADHD six years ago. I am just wondering for those who are having occupational therapy as part of an...

Hi everyone, my 11 year old was diagnosed with ADHD six years ago. I am just w...

Uptowngirl12121

•16 days ago

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I am having trouble making a good decision about my son education.

Hello everyone, I have a son who has combined ADHD with dyslexia. He was officially diagnosed 2 months before he was 7 years old. He is a social butterfly,...

Hello everyone, I have a son who has combined ADHD with dyslexia. He was officia...

DoritosNurse

•17 days ago

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My sons experience with Adderral

My 7 yr old son was officially diagnosed with adhd about 7 months ago. He started on 5 mg of adderall that did well for about a week. We have increased his...

My 7 yr old son was officially diagnosed with adhd about 7 months ago. He starte...

Formyson8

•17 days ago

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thinking of trying meds

We are struggling right now. We have eliminated dyes and our next thing to tackle is going to be dairy but wanted to wait until Easter and my son’s birthday...

We are struggling right now. We have eliminated dyes and our next thing to tackl...

Imaginationmom

•17 days ago

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College-aged son struggling

I can really use your eyes and thoughts. Thanks for reading. A year ago, my son was thriving. He has a mild case of ADHD and stopped medication in 2020. He...

I can really use your eyes and thoughts. Thanks for reading. A year ago, my so...

AberdeenArms

•18 days ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

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

🧠👟 "Brain Games & Treadmill Treks at Columbia University!" 🌟

PhD Research on Multilingualism and ADHD

Mental Toll

switching from adderall to Concerta

success after trying adderall

Severe Medication Avoidance in 9 year old

Occupational Therapy

I am having trouble making a good decision about my son education.

My sons experience with Adderral

thinking of trying meds

College-aged son struggling

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