Support Groups: Older Child
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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...
10 Year Old with Asperger's/ADHD
Asked by L.S. from Norfolk
on March 17, 2008
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I have a 10 year old who has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome/ADHD. I am trying hard to be patient with him and understanding, however we just aren't getting it...
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- Have you tried a behavor chart for home? If he gets so many checks or stickers he can whatch TV or Go to the Park. Sometimes it's enough to make them do the things you...
- I have a nephew with this. The school has been very helpful sending him to classes to teach him things like social queues and how to behave. Typical Aspergers kids fo...
- I have heard of some parents, with limited morning time, dressing their children before they go to bed. He would wake up in the clothes that he would wear that day. ...
9 Year Old with No or Very Few Friends
Asked by K.N. from Phoenix
on December 6, 2007
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I have a 9 year old that has no or very few friends. He is very intelligent, and he has ADHD. I took him for his intake with the counselor, and they said he is gifted ...
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- I was always told growing up it isn't the quantity of friends it is the quality. Church youth Groups or sunday school classes are a great place for kids to meet othe...
- K., I feel for your son. My daughter was an outcast and has never gotten over it. Kids are so mean sometimes. Invite another outcast to the party. It will mak...
- I have a 19 year old with ADD and a 16 year old with ADHD. The 16 year old was diagnosed with ADHD in kindergarten. We took the child to a neurologist and had extens...
6 Year Old Diagnosed with ADHD
Asked by J.A. from Cincinnati
on July 1, 2008
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My 6 year old has been diagnosed with ADHD. I've been reading studies about children taking Omega-3 fish oil and improving as much as with Ritalin. Has anyone tried ...
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- Hi! I am the parent of 2 children diagnosed with ADHD. The oldest is 14 and the youngest is 8. My first question would be HOW was your child diagnosed? By whom? Wh...
- J.: Please contact your doctor about what types of medication might be right for your child. Also, talk with a Behavior Therapist. Let them do an evaluation with hi...
- Our oldest daughter had ADHD. We first took her off of ALL foods and drinks with red food dye in them and there was a huge improvement. We did Ritalin for a year the...
Seeking Moms' in Autism Support Groups
Asked by F.S. from Fayetteville
on May 16, 2009
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Just requesting some support and tips on how to deal with an autistic child. I learn something new everyday.
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- Please look at www.feingold.org. Feingold is a 30yr old non-profit organization whose purpose is to inform the public about causes of most neurological disorders such ...
- I have a teen autistic son. I recommend the yahoo group called reversingautism. I hope you join. The information I have received there has helped me more than anywhere...
- Are you in the Memphis area? If so there is a place called Autism Solution Center http://www.autismsolutioncenter.com/ that might be able to help you. I've met 2 volu...
ADD / ADHD Help!
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on December 10, 2008
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My 5 year old son was just dianosed with ADHD. We have been having a lot of behavior issues at school and home. After several months I finally talked with Pedi about...
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- You can avoid medication ALTOGETHER if you take your son to a CLINICAL nutritionist. They are doctors but use whole food supplements rather than medications. And they ...
- I have to side with your husband, too. Meds usually mask the problem, but don't address the root cause. If you don't want to put your son on meds there are many prove...
- Hi there, You have an option before you go the med route. There is a safe nutritional supplement, developed by a nutrition Scientist that has helped many kids with AD...
Whether to Medicate My 7 Year Old Son
Asked by L.N. from Nashville
on April 24, 2009
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I have a two sons a 7 year old and a 3 year old. My 7 year old has been diagnosed with ADHD (off the chart). I am being told he can only be treated by medication. M...
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- Happy meadows in Berea carries books that offer advice to parents that have children with ADHD. They offer advice about diet and other alternatives to medication. ...
- This is a tough one. i recently put my 5 year old on medication for adhd.it was a very hard decision. she is the smartest child in her class however has a hard time si...
- Get a second and third opinion from very qualified child psycologist before doing anything. ADHD is just the starting point. He may need much more testing. Don't waste...
Support Groups for Adhd Parents
Asked by R.F. from New Orleans
on March 26, 2008
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I have a 7 year old with ADHD/Impulsivity who has trouble focusing at school. He is on medication. Any suggestions on how to help him focus at school?
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- My godchild was diagianosed with adhd @ 6 years old they put her on medicine and come to find out they medicine just made her act out even more, and potty on herself @...
- There are lots of tools that can be used at home and school: make sure all subject areas are very organized in folders and notebooks (therefore easy to locate and not...
- Hi R.. My son was diagnosed this year with ADD. We use a combination of medication (for calming/focus) and therapy (for behavior modification). We have also incorpora...
My 7 Year Old Daughter Isn't Interested in Anything!
Asked by S.H. from Washington DC
on May 29, 2008
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I have a problem that may not be a problem at all. I can’t get my 7, soon to be 8, year old daughter interested in anything. When she was much younger I signed her...
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- This makes me think back when I was her age... The very extent of my activities was swimming in the summer and soccer other times in the year. I think nowadays paren...
- You have received so much great advice. I just want to add that at 7, your daughter is still really young. Maybe you should just let her sit this summer out. She ma...
- Hi, S.. Is your daughter the youngest of the three? I also have a seven year old who has tried various activities with limited success. She is the baby of the fam...
Seeking Mom's of 9 Year Old Boys
Asked by M.C. from Provo
on April 28, 2008
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My son is 9 years old. He is in the third grade. He is extremely smart, this has been proved with tests, not just my mothers bias. He is a really good kid. He want...
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- Hi M., I have a brilliant 9 year old as well, and depending where you are in the states, (I am in Canada but lived in Idaho for the last 3 years)I found that there...
- Hi M., Research has shown that kids allergic to color dyes have some of the symptoms that you are describing. My own son was similar. We took him off color dyes a...
- M., Have you had your son tested for AD/HD? He sounds so much like my middle son. My son does have other issues also but is also AD/HD. You are discribing classic ...
