ADD/ADHD Resources: Tween
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12 Year Old Boys...
Asked by J.E. from Los Angeles
on April 12, 2011
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My girlfriend has a 12 year old boy that is truly driving her nuts. I give as good of advice as I can, but really I raised girls, Im sure its different. Her son, has s...
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- For reference to my answer let me say that I have a 14 year old boy and understand the challenges of being a single parent to a teen. With that being said - Da...
- Maybe he will move on with Dad. Then Dad will see just what he is doing and pretty soon get tired of a 13 yo who is disrespectful and demanding. Guaranteed the boy w...
- Hello, The dad is buying the son. It is going to be a hard battle to keep him from going to his dad's. She can limit all of the things he is now being allowed to us...
Add????
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on January 13, 2009
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Help!!!
My 6 year old daughter is have a very difficult time staying focus in school. She has always had a hard time completing simple task at home and now it has ...
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- K., my son which is now 16 also had the same issues. At his school the had some testin which the would come in and watch him. Actually what they where trying to do is...
- Many parents have discussed their experience with various Dr's and health professionals in this arena. However, many Dr's are quick to label ADD/ADHD and prescribe med...
- I agree that you should check her diet and exercise first and make sure her sight and hearing have been checked and that she's getting PLENTY of sleep! I have a 6yr ol...
Test for ADD or ADHD?
Asked by P.L. from Tulsa
on March 30, 2008
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How do they test children for add or adhd? He is very disruptive and defiant at school and here at home. He is in the 6th grade and may have to repeat this grade agai...
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- I have homeschooled and taught in the public school setting. If you REALLY don't want to put him on meds I would recommend getting him, yourself, or both to an educati...
- For both, tests are available in varied levels on the internet, just google ADD/ADHD and look for tests. It may take you a bit to locate the tests but they are there. ...
- Patty, Nutrition is a huge factor for children with the tendency for ADD or ADHD. This is not something I teach you in a simple email but if you would like to know mor...
My Son Has ADD and ADHD Help
Asked by T.S. from Springfield
on January 25, 2007
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My 6 year old son has ADD and ADHD. I was wanting some advice on how to deal with it. He is drivingme up the wall and plus he is not doing good in school. It is so bad...
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- OkI can relate totally. My twelve year old girl has ADHD. For starters he needs meds. They help so much!!!! I hated to turn to medicine but it was the turning poin...
- i know my son is the same way and i am too it is very hard at time but you just have to be paitent and consistant keep at it eventually it does get better and its bett...
- first off I have 2 boys that have adhd and you are right it drivees you up the wall. What I did and would do it again take him to a psychiatrist and ask about medicat...
Curious About ADHD or ADD
Asked by R.L. from Shreveport
on October 24, 2007
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I know what ADHD and ADD stand for, but what exactly is it? I know that it is real, but I am a little skeptical about how many kids seem to be diagnosed with it. It ...
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- I strongly believe that ADHD is over diagnosed. I just read a great book called the ADHD solution. In the book the author gives tons of stats and some dietary soluti...
- Hi R., My son who is 15 was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 4 years old. He has not been on any meds since he was in the 3rd grade due to medical reactions from th...
- I have three children 7,5, and 4. They are all hyper, but my oldest child had some problems concentrating in class. I have tried severe different measures. I finally h...
11 Year Old Allowance and Chores
Asked by F.P. from Phoenix
on September 22, 2010
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I will have an 11 year old daughter in a few days and was wondering what are appropriate chores? She's an only child and a very helpful one at that. She currently help...
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- I would say that what you have is appropriate. I would add (unless she already does this) helping set and clear the table as well as helping make meals. At 11, kids ...
- We have 4 kids and tried giving the kids chores to do and at the end of the week would have a pay day in which they could save their money in a bank account that is po...
- Hi FP, You are going to get a zillion different answers - so you will have the luxury of picking what you like out of each of response. here is what I do - I hav...
ADHD Support
Asked by C.H. from Omaha
on February 12, 2008
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I will be going to my sons Ped. tomorrow to discuss the chance that he has ADHD ( i am almost positive that it will be a "he does" answer). I am scared to death. I do...
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- Here is what I have discovered that most pediatricians won't have a clue about. If your son has a yeast over growth (this is caused by having juice and lots of sweet ...
- I think our children are overwhelmed with choices, too many toys, too many books, too much tv. In hind sight I wish I would have put all the toys and books away excep...
- Dont you worry your son will be okay. My son we adopted has FASE ADHD Sensory Inacration, and is very Hyper active. I read this really good book its called Dont try h...
Adhd
Asked by S.W. from Salt Lake City
on October 5, 2006
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I have my son on medication for his ADHD and I feel like a bad person because I'm medicated him for this. I've heard so many diffrent things about these meds and I'm n...
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- Hi S., You are not a horrible person because you gave you son medication! When my son was 1 1/2 yrs old I knew something was a little bit different about him. He di...
- Hi S. my name is D. and I have a 3yr old who is on meds please don't feel bad about it if it calms him down enough to concentrate and learn then its worth it. Also ta...
- My husband (39) had ADHD as a child (back before it was so commonly diagnosed) and still as ADD as an adult (he said the hyperactive part went away when he hit puberty...
Adhd
Asked by P.M. from San Francisco
on December 31, 2007
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I think my 7 year old may have ADHD, and the doctor suggest medication but I don't want to do that can anyone recommend any other solutions.
Thanks,
ADHD Mom
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- This solution may be challenging with everything on your plate, but I know someone whose child has severe ADHD and is a much different kid now without medication. The...
- Yes I do have a sugestion for you! I have a 10 year old son that was diagnosed with ADHD and was perscribed medication. I told the doctor that I wanted to try somethin...
- You first want a definitive diagnosis before you start any treatment. Your 7 year old is old enough to do some of the testing available. If you pediatrician wants to d...
Adhd
Asked by S.B. from St. Louis
on January 14, 2010
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I have a 11 year old son that is in the 6th grade he has been diagnosed with ADHD for the last 8yrs. He has been on Aderal XR for a few years and recently has gotten a...
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- Hi S., We found a wonderful store where everything is all natural, toxin free and everything we have tried from there has been amazing. I know they do have some alt...
- I actually have ADHD as well but I also have Tourrette's Syndrome and cannot use stimulant based meds. I have been using a medication called Strattera. It's a non stim...
- My son receives NAET treatments at the Wentzville Chiropractic Center ###-###-####)for ADD / ADHD. You can google NAET or go to www.naet.com. He has done a complete ...
