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School blocking ADHD student advanced level courses

Support Your Child with ADHD Through Transitions

Help Your Child Build Their ADHD Toolkit: Navigating Transitions Presented by CHADD, in partnership with Belmont Charter High School https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH4NDCA4hYQ Liseth Health Information Specialist CHADD's National Resource Center on ADHD CHADD.org

Gene test for adhd

Our 6yr old had the gene sight test and it revealed that he would have significant side effects with any stimulant medication. His Dr prescribed him Methylphenidate anyway... It work for a short time but then we noticed he stopped eating and had a major rebound of adhd symptoms when the drug wore off. It has helped with his aggressive behavior and

supplements?

I hear a lot of parents dreading the use of medications for heir children. I get it, we are all concerned about our kids health. I will also admit that meds aren’t for everyone. I got an email from additude today and they are going to be having a webinar about the use of supplements. I thought many of you may be interested in joining. https://www.

New to Forum - Seeking Feedback

Hello everyone, new here and looking for advice. We have a 4.5 year old who already is softly diagnosed with ADHD. He has been informally diagnosed through a local organization who diagnoses ADHD, referred to them by our pediatrician, and his speech and occupational therapist have also strongly agreed he will likely get a firm diagnosis (and will n

Struggling parents

I had recently posted about our 9 year old who was recently diagnosed with adhd with mild symptoms, in the past month it is has gotten worse. He's acted out so much in class to where he's has in school suspensions which leads to him not completing classwork/ homework and his grades are slipping. We have an appointment with an add clinic to hopeful

is neurofeedback effective with executive functioning disorder?

the neuropsychologist who diagnosed my 12yo daughter with ADHD (combined presentation) offers neuofeedback therapy at his office. of course he has told me it is effective with ADHD, but i'd rather hear the actual experiences from parents whose child is in neurofeedback therapy or completed it, especially in terms of executive functions.

Help - advice needed for 16+ ADHD teen daughter

My adopted has ADHD has been nasty when she doesn't get her way & flies off the handle over little things & is behind on her schoolwork. Yes I know - all ADHD behavior. She wants to go to a car/motorcycle show on way home this weekend - it's a 2.5 hour detour from where we will be staying. I am in no mood to schlep so far out of the way for her

Amantadine weight gain

Last year we tried amantadine with our son. It took the full 6 weeks for us to see any positive change. He has adhd, odd, anxiety disorder, and autism. The big change that we seen was he was hitting himself in the face less, he seemed calmer and was more responsible. The huge negative was that he had gained 15 pounds in that 6 weeks and he is alrea

Free parenting conference beginning 4/10

Free online conference beginning tomorrow for parents and there are specific chats on adhd…just wanted to share, as I’ve attended previously and they have been super helpful! conference.HappilyFamily.com

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Hands Off Proud

I'm proud to have joined the protestors at the Fayetteville Ar Hands Off march! I personally marched for justice reform, and the acknowledgement of ADA Rights that are being ignored in Arkansas.

High stress situation help

Hi, does anyone have tips on how to handle anxiety and anger/ other overwhelming emotions during a high stress situation? It's a situation that would be high stress for neurotypical people as well. I'll be put on the spot with questions during this time and am fearful of my emotions taking over and not being able to respond in a logical, calm, inte

Startled

diagnosed as an adult. On medication- working fairly well. Question- when I get startled I usually jump a mile or yell. It makes my husband of over 20 eyars crazy. if the dog is next to me and he suddenly barks- I scream and its downhill form there. It occurred to me last week that maybe this was related to my ADHD.. when I am focussed- I am foc

Accurate Diagnosis vs. Subjective understanding

I have lived with ADHD all my life (69 years). In my professional life as a clinician, I had the good fortune of working closely with psychiatrists and others skilled in the DSM. ADHD has historically taken various ups and downs based on my experience (not always consistent with science and statistics). For instance, during my experience working

Is this an ADHD trait?

I’m currently awaiting diagnosis to confirm but it’s highly likely I have the inattentive ADHD subtype. One thing I really struggle with in conversations or interviews, is when I am asked to give a specific like a favourite movie for example. It’s like my brain forgets every movie that has ever existed. However, if someone is talking about their fa

Self Acceptance is Key

I was born in 1955 and lived with a supportive two-parent, six-sibling family. I didn't know anything about mental health diagnoses. We lived on a family farm, then moved to the town next door, and my father started a family business. I knew I was different from everybody else and never considered that difference. I took on the task and expectation

LCSW-R Licensed Clinical Therapist

I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist living with ADHD. Even though my leading practice focused on the larger arena of Mental Health Needs. I live with many daily challenges, from remembering where I last put down an item critical to the job I was engaged in. Mind you, the restricting symptoms that come with ADHD remain, and I have succeeded in tre

Recently diagnosed with ADHD and seeking online support from groups or individuals.

Hi,I'm Derek, from New Zealand. I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and I'm seeking support from others ADHDers via online groups or individuals. My Psychiatrist forwarded this site to me, so I hope it helps. I'm kind of desperate.