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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: My Daughter Might Have ADD...    —Miami, FL

"This is my daughter's first year in public school in first grade. She had a rough start in school and the teacher was..."

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I completely understand, my daughter now 9 has ADD. It took us a long time to get it right. In our area you have to get evaluations done by a psychiatrist, pediatrit...

I too went through this. The school will not make it easy for you to get your child tested although it is a service they should provide. There are just so many childr...

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Q: Help! I've Got Three Kids, a Household to Run, and ADHD. Any Advice?    —Bellevue, WA

"I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, at the same time that my then 6yo daughter was diagnosed. My theory of why my..."

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I was diagnosed with having ADD just yesterday.So, I do not have any advice, but as a SAHM with two little boys, I know what you are going through. My doctor recom...

D., I shop with a amazing health and wellness company that has wonderful natural products to help with ADHD. Would be happy to tell you more about it and share testi...

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Q: Need Advice on Adhd/anxiety    —Royal Oak, MI

"I HAVE A WONDERFUL 11 YEAR OLD BOY WHO WAS DIAGNOSED ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO WITH ADHD. WE HAVE GONE THE FULL ROUND WITH A..."

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Hi N. just let you know I've been there. My son is now 8 and was diagnost with adhd at the age of 5. I noticed it when he was 2. To be honest it wasn't his hyperactivi...

N., I feel your pain. It seems like when we are stuck in a situation like this, we dont have much patience after we have done so much! My son is 12. He was diag...

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Q: Someone to Talk to Who Understands How ADHD Affects the Family.    —Bark River, MI

"I have a 9 year old son with ADHD, ODD, and mood disorder. I also have a 5 year old son with a speech delay, and an 1..."

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Hi J.~ I have a 13 year old daughter with ADHD, Depression and Angzity (spelled wrong) disorder and my 8 year old son has a speech impairment. He sees a speech t...

Hello, I understand how you feel. I have a daughter who is bypolar and all of those things you spoke of. She had speech therapy as well and my son now is in speech th...

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Q: Unhappy with ADHD Medication.    —Dover, DE

"I'm trying to find out what works for other mom's of ADHD children. My 6 year old son was just recently diagnosed an..."

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Hi My name is K., I am in your shoes, I don't no what to do anymore, maybe we should try the holistic method. I am going to go to the health food store and see what t...

I'm going out on a little bit of a tangent, so please forgive me. As a teacher of high school students, I have had many kids with many different diagnosises over my y...

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Q: Need Help with Son's School    —Des Moines, IA

"I need ideas on how to help my son at school with his ad/hd. I have fought the schools for 4 years to try to get the..."

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If your son has an IEP that is not being followed then you can take legal action. You have already tried talking with the school and they are unresponsive. I would fin...

Hi D.! Good Morning! My daughter has ADHD as well and is on a 504 plan. She goes to the Southeast Polk school district. They are wonderful! She is now in the juni...

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Q: Looking for Information on ADHD / ADD Diet    —San Dimas, CA

"I have a 10 year old son that has been diagnosed with ADD and has been on medication since he was 9. Originally we h..."

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K., I joined the Feingold society and read through their info for my 4.5 year old son who has autism and is extremely hyper. The diet is pretty intense and my son i...

Have him tested for wheat and gluten allergies. It is simple blood test. There have been children who have ADD symptoms, but really have celiac or wheat intolerance. ...

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Q: ADHD - Elementary School    —Weston, MA

"Will like to know natural meds for ADHD. Anyone has tryed DORE or any other ADHD therapy? Does it work? How to ..."

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A.: I would recommend your pediatrician for alternative method practitioners first. I think it is great to avoid medication if possible. Many of the natural remedies a...

I need to start my son on Omega 3, 6 &9. Which is to help. I also was told at one point to give my son Melatonin to help him get a good night sleep. When my son was go...

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Q: 8 Yr Old Behavior Issues at School    —Houston, TX

"I'm in need of anyone that can help me with this experience. My son is 8 and in the 3rd grade at PISD. He has been mo..."

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You didn't mention how he is doing academically in school. He may be acting out because he can't read. He may have gotten by until the 3rd grade and now things are a...

I feel for you. My son is 4 (almost 5) and was asked to leave a Montessori school for behavior problems. His behavior at his current HISD school has now become such ...

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