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Read all 20 responses: "My daughter just started kidnergarden. We are already dealing with hyperactivity and suspecting ADD. Does anyone know about the ...
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- Hi H., My son was originally diagnosed in k-5 ADHD, but later as the years went by, I had him rediagnosed and he was actually ADD. Later on in the 3rd Grade, he w...
- My cousin went through this for years with her daughters. It turned out being diet related. They got rid of "convenience" foods (ie hot dogs, packaged deli meats) and ...
- HI, My husband and his brother were diagnosed with ADD as 5 yr olds as well. Two suggestions that their mom swears made the difference between sanity and insanity! 1)...
They Say She Has ADD
Read all 7 responses: "My oldest is 11 the Dr says she has ADD put her on the med's last year her grades did come up and her spelling did inprove some.
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- I just need to clarify that the drug is actually Focalin? If so, that is what I just switched my son to taking. He was taking Concerta but he had no appetite and was...
- I agree that she should either take it every day or not at all. My husband takes meds for adult add and he gets the same way if he skips a dose (headaches ,grumpy the ...
- I am a mother of two boys(5 and 7), and I have ADD myself. My youngest has early signs of ADHD, and has been to a pediatric specialist in the past. He was put on Cloni...
Son with Possible Inattentive ADD
Read all 10 responses: "Hi, There is a possibility that my 9 year old son has inattentive ADD. Does anyone have any advice about treatment, ...
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- Go On line and find out as much as you can about ADD/ADHD.Look into the the different medications and side effects. It's good when you can talk to your physician and h...
- In addition to what N D said -- read up on Sensory processing disorder and see if any of that fits your son. My son has SPD and food sensitivities. He went through 6...
- My personal opinion (and this is just an opinion) is that ADD is a symptom, not a disease in itself. There are many different causes (just as there are many different ...
Any Tips on Children with ADD?
Read all 14 responses: "My 7 year old is in 2nd grade and her teacher has " carefully suggested" a trip to the doctors office because she might have ADD.
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- It won't hurt anything to go and have her checked out by a therapist. You could even google adhd and look at the symptoms to see if she fits most of them. It's a tough...
- Hi M.! I really sympathize with you. We see alot of kids with ADD/ADHD in our office. I encourage you to check out this website: http://www.icpa4kids.org/research/...
- It's your choice but once a child is diagnosed with ADD, they are labeled as such for life. Many intelligent, willfull children meet the basic criteria for ADD. Almost...
Advise on ADD
Read all 11 responses: "My 10 year old son was just recently diagnosed with ADD. He was tested when he was in first grade and now he is in fifth grade.
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- Dear A., My son was diagnoised borderline in 3rd grade, The schools continued to tell me borderline. Now he is in 12th grade adn he has had problems his entire schoo...
- My daughter has been having problems since 1st grade also. After she was tested, after I insisted a few times, the ESE specialist advised me to take her to her primar...
- Hi A.! I am a teacher in Lee County, but I am on leave to stay home with my daughter. My background is in Special Education, where I have dealt with a variety of iss...
Adult A.D.D
Read all 4 responses: "Does anyone know anything out there that an adult female can take for ADD that is natural. I used to take Ritalin as a child but got ...
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- There is a product you can take that helps with ADD. I recommend a pharmaceutical grade Omega 3 Fatty Acid (which cannot be purchased at the local store) and a tablet...
- My name is N.. I am 45, a single Mom, and a school teacher. I take something called Desiprimine, which is and old timey tricyclic that acts as a stimulant. I also take...
- I can assist you with this if you have not found an answer yet. Thanks C.
Are You an ADD Mom with ADHD Kids
Read all 5 responses: "I am just wondering if there are any other mom's out there like me... I have been diagnosed with ADD and I have a son that has been ...
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- Yes, I have ADD and have a son that struggles with it too. He was diagnosed when he was in first grade and struggling with school. I struggle with the decision of no m...
- I applaude you for trying to get help for your children. I refused the Doctor's medicine for my daughter and with her grades, I really regret it. I tried rewards and c...
- Hello K.. I have a son that is ADHD. He is 11. My other son is 6 and the school thinks he may be ADD... I have not had him "screened" by the doctor yet. My e-m...
Help from Moms with ADD Teenagers
Read all 15 responses: "My 16 year old son has ADD. He was taking medicine for this, but now his father doesn't want him to take it anymore.
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- Dear A., My 9 year old grandson was diagnosed with ADD. His mom and dad decided, after much prayer and doctor consultations, NOT to put him on medications but to go ...
- I am sorry that I am not knowledgeable about treating ADD, and I do not have suggestions. I did want to suggest that you should be careful if you have any leftover ...
- I'm wondering what your son thinks? Does the medicine help, are his grades satisfactory, does he feel more focused on the medication, does he have any complaints abou...
ADD & Gifted Child
Read all 26 responses: "Hi all, My son is 10-years-old and his doctor thinks he may suffer from ADD, not ADHD. Does anyone have experience with gifted ...
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- Although he had been tested in 3rd grade & they missed it my son was later diagnosed with ADD at age 16. Today he is 22 & pursuing his masters degree in psychology. ...
- Have you talked with your child's teacher? As a teacher I have had gifted ADD kids and ADHD. 2 years ago, I had one of the smartest students I have ever taught and he ...
- my son is 8 and gifted. Its difficult for people to know that because it is difficult for him to write and follow simple directions. We discovered this by taking him...
Help/info on "Normal" ADD Behavior
Read all 24 responses: "My 10 year old son was recently 'diagnosed' with ADD. The diagnosis is hard for me since it is not a blood test that shows for ...
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- Hi-S.: I am in tears after reading your notation. I can easily say I am in tears, my son is in the 5th grade & his teacher recently said-she wants him to get tested fo...
- I have a son who has ADHD, and we experienced the same behavior on Adderall. In fact, we have changed medication 4 times, but we finally found one that doesn't cause m...
- HELLO I AM NEW TO THIS SITE AND YOURS WAS THE FIRST I CAME ACROSS. I HAVE A 9 YEAR OLD SON AND HE HAS ADD TOO. HE HAS A HARD TROUBLE KEEPING FOCUSED IN CLASS. I FELT A...
