ADD, ADHD
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ADHD, Wondering If My Son Has It.
Asked by A.E. from Salt Lake City
on August 6, 2010
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I have a very active 8 year old who over the years I have wondered if he has ADHD. Those of you who have ADHD children at what point were they diagnosed? My son does...
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- Hi-- Jackie E. below is just plain wrong about one thing--if your child has an allergy to milk it will absolutely cause ADHD like symptoms--particularly difficulty fo...
- My 7 1/2 year old son was screened by the second half of preschool, age 5, but already the teachers were asking me to have it done while he was still 4. I had a few s...
- For me... the first "uh-oh" moment came at about age 3 when we got the report from his teacher that he had "ungodly concentration". Most toddlers don't. They have ...
What to Expect When Starting ADHD Medication
Asked by J.B. from Dallas
on November 8, 2012
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My 6 yo DD was recently diagnosed as a combined type ADHD. I've known that we were heading for this diagnosis for the last 3 years, so it didn't come as a surprise. ...
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- Is it part of the adjustment process? Not usually, no. Some ADHD meds trigger rages in some people. Others trigger personality changes or suppress personality. All...
- My situation my be a bit different, but hope it helps. I take Focalin-currently 10 mg 3x's a day, but have been on 30mg XR in the past, (only stopped because of ins...
- Try different drugs. Vyvanse works well for my son. You might try the non LA Ritalin to establish appropriate dosage level so as not to interfere with diet & sleep. On...
Adhd Explaining to My Family
Asked by M.F. from Youngstown
on August 6, 2010
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My 5 year old was just diagnosed with ADHD. Everyday life is hard for him and I,plus his older brother and infant brother are affected by his wild unpredictable inpuls...
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- Maybe, you could ask the therapist how to explain to the grandparents. I'm sure, the therapist would have helpful advice in making the grandparents understand. Have yo...
- If your inlaws are that involved, then they know that he has always had lots of love and attention and firm structure and FIRM CLEAR DISCIPLINE enforced right away wit...
- You're going to meet resistance from a lot of people. Accepting a brain disorder is not easy. Most think you can just "parent" away ADHD or take a vitamin and all will...
Maybe ADHD? HELP!
Asked by L.K. from Dallas
on February 12, 2009
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I have a daughter that is (9) only child that may be Inattentive
ADHD. What are the signs to look for? This is just getting worse
and I am at my wits end. For the...
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- Just a suggestion, but a lot of studies have found that supplementing your child's diet with pharmaceutical grade fish oil can be as effective as ritalin in treating A...
- Have her tested for Dyslexia! Many children with Dyslexia are misdiagnosed with ADD/ADHD. A wonderful website to visit with information on Dyslexia is: www.allcanrea...
- Hi L.. I totally feel your pain.... We have a son (8 now) but teachers, starting with Kindergarten, talked to us about him exhibiting behaviors associated with ADHD. ...
Need Help with Adhd and Therapy?????
Asked by A.D. from Houston
on October 8, 2008
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i have a 6yr old boy that is on meds for adhd and it slows him down but he will not stay focused at all in school or at home i talked to the doctor and she is suggesti...
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- There are different types of therapy. My son did cognitive behavior therapy for his adhd, and it did help him. Also, in 2nd grade the psychologist did a program simil...
- If you live close to Mcallen, TX see Dr. W. Bieker. This could be due to eye problems, which lead to learning disabilities. My son had the same problem and after many ...
- I am sorry to see there are no responses to this question. I have the same problem and my son is 9 now and in the 4th grade. He has not been diagnosed with ADHD. He...
Possible ADHD? How Is It Diagnosed?
Asked by V.E. from Denver
on June 30, 2011
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My son is 7, and I think he might have ADHD. He has a short attention span, trouble focusing, and terrible impulse control. I have mentioned it to his doctor before, a...
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- Hi, It sounds as if you are looking for something that may not be there............but if you look hard enough it will be there, falsely but there. Most little bo...
- Riley below me is correct--ADHD is an actual disorder in the brain. However, many other underlying problems can lead to symptoms that look like ADHD. Food allergies,...
- If you can document specific examples, it really helps. ADHD is diagnosed via parent, teacher, and doctor assessment of behavior (sorry, no blood test or anything - do...
Ideas Wanted for ADHD
Asked by B.V. from Miami
on August 18, 2006
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My son is about to get diagnosed with ADHD and the Doctor is already talking about medication and said there is no other way to help my son. I would prefer not to give...
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- B., I used to work at an alternative medicine doctor's office. They have some really great ways to help with ADHD through natural medicines and diet. I don't know o...
- Hello. I didnt have time to read all of your responses, so if this is repeating I am sorry. I am not going to give an opinion on medication because I think it is a c...
- My son has ADHD and has been diagnosed since the 2nd grade, he is now in 5th. They (the school teachers) wanted him diagnosed back in Kindgergarten, but I took my time...
Six Year Old with ADHD.
Asked by A.K. from Chicago
on July 14, 2009
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I Have a six year old son who was diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder) His Dr. put him on adderall, but I was wondering if there are other natu...
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- There are so many studies now that are finding that many kids with ADHD actually have sleep apnea and when properly diagnosed, and get the right sleep function well. ...
- A.: look into craniosacral treatment.... try... www.upledger.com Warmly, P., RLC, IBCLC Bbreastfeeding and Parenting Solutions
- I am getting my Masters in Special Education and learned about a more natural medication for AD/HD called Concerta. You should ask your Doctor about it if you want a m...
ADHD Diagnosis What to Do Next?
Asked by E.B. from Tampa
on December 29, 2009
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How do I know my son has being diagnose correclty with ADHD? I am concern as he's diagnosed based only on a questionaire answered by his teacher and me. What other te...
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- Go to Fiengold diet- Dr. Fiengold was a genius and figured out a long time ago what causes this- and there are support groups. Well done on not wanting to do meds. ...
- there is no known test for ADHD basically it is the questions and answer thing you did. but they do have a movie like thing that shows other kids who had ADHD and you ...
- I say follow your instincts. Even kids correctly diagnosed with ADHD do not necessarily have to go on medication and so on. My step son, for example, was diagnosed a 3...
Discussion on the "Label" of ADHD
Asked by N.N. from Minneapolis
on September 23, 2006
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I have been reading several post on this site where the subject of ADHD has been part of a bigger picture. I would just like to open a discussion about the "stigma" o...
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- We have an 8 y/o son that has ADHD and is medicated. There is a world of difference when he has his meds and when he does not. His teacher has a sheet she fills out...
- I wasn't diagnosed until I was an adult. As a result, I formed a low opinion of myself and my abilities as a person. I thought I was just faulty and flawed. Finding...
- N., What a great discussion to bring up. It's so interesting to read about people's different reactions to the diagnosis. It's so frustrating to me that any chi...
