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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

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local ADHD In person Support

I’m looking for ADHD support groups with other parents who have ADHD and teens with ADHD. I’m a single Mom and have a hard time doing life with just my boys...

I’m looking for ADHD support groups with other parents who have ADHD and teens w...

2boy3cat3dogMom

•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

•8 days ago

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really struggling w aggression

To try to make a long story short, my 6 year old son who is in kindergarten was diagnosed about 3 months ago. School was a nightmare before he was diagnosed....

To try to make a long story short, my 6 year old son who is in kindergarten was ...

Alt49

•30 days ago

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Adult daughter refusing to speak to us

My Austistic-ADHD 33 year old daughter lives with a boyfriend who is devoted, and works, but cannot support her. We pay half of her rent and food. We have...

My Austistic-ADHD 33 year old daughter lives with a boyfriend who is devoted, an...

If-love-were-all

•1 month 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

•9 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

•11 days ago

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Ritalin side effects

My son recently diagnosed ADHD was put on Ritalin (short acting) once a day at 10mg it’s only been around 3-4 weeks since he started however I’ve noticed...

My son recently diagnosed ADHD was put on Ritalin (short acting) once a day at 1...

Isabellarose

•4 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

•8 days ago

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Ritalin not helping

My 5 YO son has just been diagnosed with ADHD he started Ritalin 5 days ago but both my husband and I think it’s definitely made his aggression worse. Our main...

My 5 YO son has just been diagnosed with ADHD he started Ritalin 5 days ago but ...

Isabellarose

•1 month ago

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Adhd guidance

Hello everyone!! It has been 3 years since we started medication for my daughter who has adhd and we tried a lot of medications vyvanse, methylphenidate,...

Hello everyone!! It has been 3 years since we started medication for my daughter...

Purple008

•1 month 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

•27 days ago

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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

•6 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

•19 days ago

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New to ADHD-looking for advice/strategies!

Hello. I'm new to the community and desperately need advice. My 12 yo child (nearly 13) was recently diagnosed with ADHD. Before that he was diagnosed with...

Hello. I'm new to the community and desperately need advice. My 12 yo child (n...

DailyCoffee

•2 days ago

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How to deal with emotional issues in children with ADHD?

I have a 10-year-old daughter with ADHD, and her emotions often fluctuate unpredictably. Sometimes she experiences emotional outbursts, unable to control...

I have a 10-year-old daughter with ADHD, and her emotions often fluctuate unpred...

Harry186

•1 day 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

•29 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

•28 days ago

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Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex

Hi , I have been reading about and searching for daily exercises related to Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex or any of the primitive reflexes. Does anyone know...

Hi , I have been reading about and searching for daily exercises related to As...

Chicken-nugget

•1 month 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

•19 days ago

8 Replies

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

•24 days ago

9 Replies

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

•8 days ago

5 Replies

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

•19 days ago

7 Replies

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

•14 days ago

6 Replies

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

•19 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

•15 days ago

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Guanfacine

My 7 yr old son with adhd who had been taking Concerta recently had Guanfacine added and takes it in the afternoon. The results have been amazing. For a week...

My 7 yr old son with adhd who had been taking Concerta recently had Guanfacine a...

Formyson8

•4 days ago

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Focalin comedown

My son (11) has been on Focalin XR for about 2 months (5mg the first month - no effect, and now 10mg). We've noticed that around 7pm, he often can get super...

My son (11) has been on Focalin XR for about 2 months (5mg the first month - no ...

AlltheLegos

•1 month ago

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Here to find support and help together

Hello my name is Lynette . I live in Ontario, Canada . I am new in all this process. I recently had my teenager daughter diagnosed with ADHD and few more...

Hello my name is Lynette . I live in Ontario, Canada . I am new in all this pro...

BeautifulJerusalem

•12 hours ago

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How to start a CHAAD chapter

Hello! I’m new to this CHAAD so if an in person group is not called a chapter please forgive me! Can anyone point me in the direction of a local in person...

Hello! I’m new to this CHAAD so if an in person group is not called a chapter ...

2boy3cat3dogMom

•23 hours 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

•13 days ago

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