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Math help

My daughter was just recently diagnosed with ADHD combined type and absolutely hates math. She is currently in 3rd grade and is doing multiplication and...

My daughter was just recently diagnosed with ADHD combined type and absolutely h...

Crytna610

•5 days ago

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Guanfacine Er

Has anyone had sleep issues with Guanfacine it appears after two weeks granddaughter is doing better on 2 mg of Guanfacine Er however she is dreaming and...

Has anyone had sleep issues with Guanfacine it appears after two weeks grandda...

Kikimonkey

•5 days ago

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Considering Homeschooling my 4th grader because of issues at school.

hello, My son was diagnosed in 2nd grade (8). We have had so many great teachers and help with everything we haven’t really had issues at school. 2nd grade...

hello, My son was diagnosed in 2nd grade (8). We have had so many great teacher...

InspiredMom

•6 days ago

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Is my son an a-hole or is it his ADHD?

Hey everyone. I've been struggling hard lately with my son and his school. They constantly call about him acting out. Whether it's not doing work, leaving the...

Hey everyone. I've been struggling hard lately with my son and his school. They ...

Crescentmoon4

•18 days ago

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increased from 1 mg Er to 2 mg per doctor She went from no signs of medicine in system on 1 mg to very drowsy and drugged on 2 mg ugh

ok bumped up the 1 mg Er Guanfacine that was not working to 2 mg Er She is very tired drowsy and seems drugged looking at times Ugh will this pass? Now...

ok bumped up the 1 mg Er Guanfacine that was not working to 2 mg Er She is ver...

Kikimonkey

•10 days ago

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madicine

Dear Parents, I’m reaching out for advice and thoughts regarding my daughter’s current situation. Two years ago, she was prescribed medicine that...

Dear Parents, I’m reaching out for advice and thoughts regarding my daughter’...

PAmomof2

•8 days ago

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Cannot easily return to school

Hi Does anybody have a neurodivergent child who struggles to return to school the first day after every vacation? Does anyone have any specific coping...

Hi Does anybody have a neurodivergent child who struggles to return to school ...

Uptowngirl12121

•23 days ago

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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

•26 days ago

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Toothbrushing hacks?

Our dentist told us to watch our kid to make sure he brushes his teeth well, but he is constantly moving, getting distracted, messing around in the bathroom,...

Our dentist told us to watch our kid to make sure he brushes his teeth well, but...

miriamzz

•4 days ago

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hello everyone. I am new to this group and hoping to get some support and tips. I am really struggling right now. I have twin 8 year old boy

i am really struggling right now. I have twin 8 year old boys with adhd. One of them is medicated (kid 1) and the other is not yet (kid 2). Kid 1 has tried...

i am really struggling right now. I have twin 8 year old boys with adhd. One of ...

SEGles

•9 days ago

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Genetic testing for ADHD meds

I've read on this thread and one or two others about genetic testing to determine what ADHD meds might work for my kid, but when I asked our child psychiatrist...

I've read on this thread and one or two others about genetic testing to determin...

miriamzz

•24 days ago

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Guanfacine Er

ok. So we saw improvement with Guanfacine IR. Doctors goal was to get her on Guanfacine Er once we got used to taking pills. She did great taking pill so...

ok. So we saw improvement with Guanfacine IR. Doctors goal was to get her on ...

Kikimonkey

•12 days 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

•1 month ago

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Parenting advice: Aggression

Hi! I have an almost 5 year old boy diagnosed ADHD who struggles with aggression and impulse control. He's medicated with with Guanfacine. I find that it's not...

Hi! I have an almost 5 year old boy diagnosed ADHD who struggles with aggression...

Ember_Rose

•4 days ago

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diag help

I have a 6 year old who has moderate to severe hearing loss. Most recently he has been having some behavioral issues. Mostly being hyper, having a hard time...

I have a 6 year old who has moderate to severe hearing loss. Most recently he ha...

Reason4aseason

•13 days ago

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Gifts for Christmas!

Parents - What ADHD-specific items are we getting our kids for Christmas this year? We already have a wobble chair and snuggle sheet which are awesome! Just...

Parents - What ADHD-specific items are we getting our kids for Christmas this ye...

Aibor5

•12 days ago

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guanfacine

Hi we just switched from IR 1 mg to ER 1mg 5 days ago and it doesn't seem to be working as well as the IR did or it's taking longer to peak where the...

Hi we just switched from IR 1 mg to ER 1mg 5 days ago and it doesn't seem to be...

Kikimonkey

•15 days 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

•1 month 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

•1 month ago

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Has anyone seen OCD type symptoms as side effect of ADHD medication?

My six year old son has been on the stimulant methylphenidate (Jornay PM) for 2.5 months now. Last week, I received a notification from his teacher that he has...

My six year old son has been on the stimulant methylphenidate (Jornay PM) for 2....

Adhdquestion

•12 days 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

•1 month ago

11 Replies

My daughter

So I have a 9yr old and she doesn't follow directions at all she has been diagnosed with neurological developmental disorder and severe anxiety and severe ADHD...

So I have a 9yr old and she doesn't follow directions at all she has been diagno...

GranoLalover202

•11 days ago

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Newley diagnosed ADHD - Med dosing struggles

Hello, My son is 7. He was diagnosed ADHD in October - for lack of focus and impulse control. We started on Focalin 5mg (extended release) and he did ok but...

Hello, My son is 7. He was diagnosed ADHD in October - for lack of focus and imp...

Aussiewiggles

•7 days 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

•29 days 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

•1 month 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

•1 month ago

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Hello

Hello Everyone, I'm new to the group. I joined this group to find support and to feel fine with the daily struggles and challenges. I have a 8-years boy with...

Hello Everyone, I'm new to the group. I joined this group to find support and to...

HanaMoe

•9 days 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

•1 month ago

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Can anyone help me find a Psychiatrist and therapist in Southwestern Ohio for child (10yo) with ADHD inattentive type

Hi, I have been part of this community for about 4 yrs and my son’s condition has been supported with medication monitoring. Our psychiatrist NP recently...

Hi, I have been part of this community for about 4 yrs and my son’s condition ha...

Connect3

•13 days 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

•1 month ago

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