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Issues in middle school
Hi Folks, My son is 11 years old and in the 5th grade. Unfortunately our district ran out of room in the elementary schools so 5th grade is now part of middle school. My son has ADHD and Tourette’s and was previously medicated in 1st-2nd grade. We seriously tried all medications and then went meds free in 3rd-4th grade and part of 5th. My son h
Child recently diagnosed with adhd
Hi, I'm a mother to a sweet 9 yr old boy, who was recently diagnosed with ADHD. So this is unfamiliar territory for me. I've joined this group to hopefully get helpful information on how to navigate/ help our son and us with this recent diagnosis. In the past year we have noticed that he has a hard time focusing and sitting still with certain task
ADHD Weekly -- Should We Include Medication in Our Child’s ADHD Treatment?
Question to CHADD Helpline: My son’s mother and I preferred behavioral management to address our son’s ADHD symptoms. We have been diligent in schedules, routines, and reinforcing the good behaviors we see. But no matter how hard we try and how well we co-parent, it only seems to help so much, and then there are meltdowns at home and calls from the
Seeking Advice on Shilajit
Hello everyone, I've recently started using Shilajit Ireland to improve my sleep and manage stress, and the natural benefits have been impressive so far. I'm still exploring the best sources for this supplement. For those who use Shilajit Ireland: Do you have a preferred brand or store? Are there specific labels like organic or third-part
Participants Needed for ADHD & Exercise Study! 
We are recruiting children aged 8-11 with ADHD for a research study at Teachers College, Columbia University! This study examines how aerobic exercise affects executive functions in children with ADHD.
What’s Involved?
1 familiarization visit (1 hour)
3 exercise visits (1.5 hours each) over a month
Running/walking on a treadmill
Take Part in a Global Parental Wellbeing Study
[b]Are you a parent of a child with ADHD? [/b] Research shows parents of children with ADHD experience three times more stress than their peers, yet often, professional support focuses mainly on the child. I am a positive psychologist, a doctoral researcher at Oxford Brookes University in the UK and a neurodivergent mum of two boys with ADHD. As
Can excessive use of an iPad create ADHD?
If children are allowed to use iPads a large amount of time, and are consistently desiring to watch them 100% of the time that they are at the dining table, is this ADHD or just poor parenting.
My son 13 years old, ADHD/ Gifted was removed from school due to tardiness.
My son 13 years old, ADHD/ Gifted was removed from school due to tardiness, and I did not authorize it. Now he's homeschool, but I paid $750 a month for tutoring, and is too hard for me work because I need support my son. He is too sad and alone, he want return to school, and I did all to return him but the district deny everything. How can I do
Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety Help
My son was diagnosed with adjustment disorder with anxiety. We moved from out of state, and when he was supposed to start kindergarten, he did well for a couple weeks, then started not engaging with his class, running out of the building and away much of the time, then all out refused to go to school. School and new changes produce a high level of
Looking for Coaching Services
We've seen many posts about coaching services. HealthUnlocked terms of use forbid promotion of businesses, products, and services. If you are looking for an ADHD coach, therapist, or doctor in your area, please check CHADD's Professional Directory: https://chadd.org/professional-directory/ or ADHD Center's Directory: https://chadd.org/organizatio
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ADHD negative
What to do when you have all the symptoms but you pass the ADHD testing with NO diagnosis. My working memory probs and procrastination and all over the place attention as well as multiple executive function challenges is NOT nothing. Receiving no diagnosis and to be told I’m fine when I know I’m not is disheartening. The testing person that told
Need Support
I'm afraid and hesitant to make a post because the last time I exposed my emotions and my heart in this forum some serious piece of work decided to act their shoe size instead of their age and make an incredibly hateful and actually abusive response. I don't have anywhere else to go with this right now however and it's really bothering me so I'm go
Doing my best...I think
Hi, I was diagnosed with ADD and Depression in high school, but didn't have anyone to guide me through trying medications, or anything else really. What I was taking took my emotions away, so I stopped taking anything for several years. In my thirties I was diagnosed with ADHD and Dysthymia, which made so many things in my life make sense, but even
Home to Stay—For Now
More adults are living in multigenerational homes. What can you do to make it a better experience when one or more family members have ADHD? Keeping for useful tips... https://chadd.org/adhd-news/adhd-news-adults/adhd-weekly-home-to-stay-for-now/
Help need password reset
I need to reset my password, lost my old one. I cant figure out how on this site..Can someone advise please?
Interrupting is a thing
I have a thing for interrupting. Therapist said raise your hand..that doesnt work. I feel like a school kid I am an adult. I am kind of a odd combo..I made great grades in school//scholarships. great with finances etc..but I struggle with simple things..Like if I am asked to take the garbage cans to the road and get the mail..I only get the mail..I
Does my son have ADHD?
Hi everyone, I apologize in advance if this is not the right forum for this question. My almost-5- year-old who is in Pre-K goes to public school in New York City. He has had a rough past few weeks with trouble following directions and being disruptive. Apparently, he walks around in class in the middle of activities and goes to the restroom to
noisy sound
hi I have a high sensibility for sounds. Not all but most of all the kind of rumbles. I cannot sleep if there is a fridge or a fan or an heat pump. Anyone else have the same? Are there earplugs that can help? Thank you :)
New here, severely struggling
I am in need of significant assistance. I'm struggling to determine where to begin, as I'm experiencing considerable memory problems. Creating lists is ineffective, as I consistently forget to review them. I also have difficulty prioritizing tasks, which leads to chronic procrastination. While Vyvanse has improved my focus, I continue to experience
Adult ADHD Psychiatrist
Hi I am finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist that specializes in adult adhd that will not take hours to drive to. I’m not against telehealth but I’d really like to go sit with someone. I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions. I am from the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania for reference. I really need to find help before my marriage goes