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2 Long acting stimulants per day?

Hello, I am curious if anyone else has a kiddo who metabolizes their stimulant at a very fast rate and requires 2 long acting doses? My son takes 20mg of...

Hello, I am curious if anyone else has a kiddo who metabolizes their stimulant a...

SurvivorFan

•2 years ago

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The next Finding Focus Virtual Support Session is tomorrow!

Friendly reminder that our next virtual support and encouragement session will be on February 25 on Zoom from 12 pm-1 pm ET. Check us out on IG at...

Friendly reminder that our next virtual support and encouragement session will b...

nnej3

•2 years ago

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Inattentive ADD - trying to find right medication - stimulants make her defiant and avoid schoolwork, nonstimulants haven’t been successful

My 9yo daughter has inattentive ADD and we are struggling to find the right medication. I homeschool as well - so I see for myself how the different meds...

My 9yo daughter has inattentive ADD and we are struggling to find the right medi...

WDWFan123

•2 years ago

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My son just turned 13. He has been on Ritalin for 5 years and it has worked great. At some point, he was taking an afternoon dose at school bc teachers said he...

My son just turned 13. He has been on Ritalin for 5 years and it has worked grea...

Boymom3

•2 years ago

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ADHD and Executive function coaching

Hello, I am looking for an information on a local ADHD or executive functioning coach for my teen son. Any suggestions for the chicago suburbs?

Hello, I am looking for an information on a local ADHD or executive functioning ...

kgsmama

•2 years ago

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QuilliChew savings card?

Hi all, My son is on QuilliChew, which is basically like Concerta, just a chewable. There is no generic version, and we have a high-deductible health plan, so...

Hi all, My son is on QuilliChew, which is basically like Concerta, just a chewab...

greenleafconrad

•2 years ago

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OCD, pda and adhd

Hi my son who is 15 years old has been diagnosed with adhd, pda and ocd. He really struggling day to day his ocd is like command sometimes like he has a good...

Hi my son who is 15 years old has been diagnosed with adhd, pda and ocd. He real...

Mlaj

•2 years ago

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University of Pennsylvania Grad Student Research Students With ADHD

Good afternoon, I hope this email finds you well and in good health during these times. I am a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate...

Good afternoon, I hope this email finds you well and in good health during the...

SasukeUchiha

•2 years ago

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I'm New

Hello My 6 year old son is in grade 1 and was diagnosed with ADHD late 2021. Grade one has been a bit of a struggle being a more structured environment. The...

Hello My 6 year old son is in grade 1 and was diagnosed with ADHD late 2021. Gra...

Bounds

•2 years ago

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2E 5 Yr. old Boy

Hi does anyone have any experience with Twice Exceptional Child? We live in NYC and my son was diagnosed with ADHD this year and he is currently attending a...

Hi does anyone have any experience with Twice Exceptional Child? We live in NYC ...

FulmerFamily

•2 years ago

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What activities have you found to replace screen time for your ADHD child?

I would love to hear what different activities you have found to interest your child instead of screens?

I would love to hear what different activities you have found to interest your c...

jenn21dw

•2 years ago

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Someone PLEASE HELP

My 14 y.o. son with ADHD has been having violent outbursts when things do not go his way. Last night it ended with him pushing me, cursing and throwing items...

My 14 y.o. son with ADHD has been having violent outbursts when things do not go...

Janice_H

•2 years ago

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Anger issues/ explosive outbursts

My son has been diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety and Mood dysregulation disorder. He is going to be ten in April, we have tried multiple stimulants etc. to help....

My son has been diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety and Mood dysregulation disorder. He...

hygienehollie

•2 years ago

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Distracted while eating- no meds

My 11 yo daughter has never been good about focusing while eating. In fact it was one of her behaviors that led us to a neuropsych eval several years ago. It...

My 11 yo daughter has never been good about focusing while eating. In fact it w...

Yellow-cello

•2 years ago

1 Reply

ADHD Weekly -- Plan an Educational Accommodations Meeting as Learning Situations Change

Schools are re-opening campuses but also continuing at-home learning as needed. Take this opportunity to have your child’s accommodation plan updated to better...

Schools are re-opening campuses but also continuing at-home learning as needed. ...

KarenADHDWeekly

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ADHD Weekly -- What Parents Should Know Before Contact an Online ADHD Provider

You’ve likely seen advertising for online ADHD services. What should you be aware of when considering scheduling a telehealth appointment for your child? Read...

You’ve likely seen advertising for online ADHD services. What should you be awar...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•2 years ago

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I have a 9YO daughter with ADHD and an interesting idea. Looking for parents like me to share their experience

I everyone, I joined this group recently to find other parents experiencing similar challenges with managing their child's ADHD case like I am, and to draw...

I everyone, I joined this group recently to find other parents experiencing sim...

Roee

•2 years ago

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ADHD

Hi I’m new to the group but my lg has adhd and odd abs got diagnosed about 5 years ago but since she has gone to secondary school it seems to of got worse she...

Hi I’m new to the group but my lg has adhd and odd abs got diagnosed about 5 yea...

Greenmum22

•2 years ago

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17 year old struggling with friendships

We have a 17 yr old with ADHD. Lately he's been having difficulty finding friends to hang out with. He had lots of friends in elementary school and found a...

We have a 17 yr old with ADHD. Lately he's been having difficulty finding friend...

momto3monkies

•2 years ago

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Need Suggestions for Improving Sleep Behavior

My 8 yo son has ADHD, emphasis on impulsiveness and hyperactivity. For roughly the last 6 months, he has been awaking in the middle of the night and remaining...

My 8 yo son has ADHD, emphasis on impulsiveness and hyperactivity. For roughly ...

boy_mama_lu

•2 years ago

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3 year old with ADHD

My 3 year old is struggling so much with his behavior at school. He's fine all day until nap time comes around. He refuses to nap and then gets disruptive when...

My 3 year old is struggling so much with his behavior at school. He's fine all d...

KGar

•2 years ago

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What happens when you have done all the "try this"

My 16yr old daughter with adhd is constantly defiant, lies and manipulates. She was diagnosed with ODD many years ago however, she does not do anything in...

My 16yr old daughter with adhd is constantly defiant, lies and manipulates. She ...

mfala

•2 years ago

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Weekends

We are struggling these winter weekends, with our almost 9 year old with combined type ADHD. He is a very "busy" kid, mind and body always running. He resists...

We are struggling these winter weekends, with our almost 9 year old with combine...

RunnerMomof3

•2 years ago

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Child anxiety

9 yr old Child is constantly worried they will throw up. It has gotten to the point of constant crying. My child doesn’t even look like my child anymore when...

9 yr old Child is constantly worried they will throw up. It has gotten to the po...

Adk2010

•2 years ago

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6 year old Starting Strattera

Hello! After a long internal struggle with realizing my son has ADHD, we decided to trial a medication with his pediatrician. He started him on strattera,...

Hello! After a long internal struggle with realizing my son has ADHD, we decided...

FrankenMummy

•2 years ago

1 Reply

3 year old and ADHD

Anyone else have a three year old diagnosed recently with ADHD and possibly autism if so what have you done that has helped?

Anyone else have a three year old diagnosed recently with ADHD and possibly auti...

Bubblelip123

•2 years ago

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17 yr old trying Vyvance

My 17 year old has tried several other meds for their ADHD inattentive. Switched to VyVance yesterday,30 mg. They have not noticed any difference with any of...

My 17 year old has tried several other meds for their ADHD inattentive. Switched...

SwimOn

•2 years ago

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How to help my 14yr stop misbehaving during class

My son is 14yr old and has ADHD, anxiety, OCD and ODD. He goes to a private school now as 9th grader as he struggled with friends in our public school, was...

My son is 14yr old and has ADHD, anxiety, OCD and ODD. He goes to a private sch...

almom

•2 years ago

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How best to help adhd teenager with confidence

Seeking advice and resources for Helping teenager with low self esteem

AdhdMom02

•2 years ago

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Dealing with a 6yo with EXTREME behavior disorders

Our son is 6 and has received numerous diagnosis over the years ranging from ODD, SPD, Severe ADHD and mild Autism. He also struggles with Anxiety. We knew...

Our son is 6 and has received numerous diagnosis over the years ranging from ODD...

acookson621

•2 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for February 2022

2 Long acting stimulants per day?

The next Finding Focus Virtual Support Session is tomorrow!

Inattentive ADD - trying to find right medication - stimulants make her defiant and avoid schoolwork, nonstimulants haven’t been successful

Please advise

ADHD and Executive function coaching

QuilliChew savings card?

OCD, pda and adhd

University of Pennsylvania Grad Student Research Students With ADHD

I'm New

2E 5 Yr. old Boy

What activities have you found to replace screen time for your ADHD child?

Someone PLEASE HELP

Anger issues/ explosive outbursts

Distracted while eating- no meds

ADHD Weekly -- Plan an Educational Accommodations Meeting as Learning Situations Change

ADHD Weekly -- What Parents Should Know Before Contact an Online ADHD Provider

I have a 9YO daughter with ADHD and an interesting idea. Looking for parents like me to share their experience

ADHD

17 year old struggling with friendships

Need Suggestions for Improving Sleep Behavior

3 year old with ADHD

What happens when you have done all the "try this"

Weekends

Child anxiety

6 year old Starting Strattera

3 year old and ADHD

17 yr old trying Vyvance

How to help my 14yr stop misbehaving during class

How best to help adhd teenager with confidence

Dealing with a 6yo with EXTREME behavior disorders

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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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