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Mom Seeking Advise on ADD or ADHD School Is Claiming Child Has Symptoms
Read all 65 responses: "My child is a 6 year old boy in 1st grade, the youngest of two. We have a older daughter as well. We have all done for the youngest ...
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- DO NOT JUMP THE GUN. Many schools are reacting to this diagnosis. Your son sounds normal to me. My own 2nd grader has had problems with the exact same thing this year....
- Number one that counselor was out of line telling you he needs to be on medication. Only a Dr. can do that. We had a child with ADD and the medication made an incred...
- Hi P., I am going thru the same thing with my 8 yr old. I do have a 15 yr old with ADHD so I know the symptoms and do not see it in my 8 yr old. I just took him to th...
Moms Homeschooling Kids with Adhd
Read all 22 responses: "I have 11 year old son with ADHD I feel like he cannont reach his full potential in traditional classroom setting.
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- Lots of parents homeschool kids with ADHD or special needs. Contact HSLDA for more suppport. http://www.hslda.org/
- I homeschool 2 of my kids because of ADHD in one and neurological troubles in the other. They are both from a mother who was using drugs and alcohol. I find it is th...
- You are right. Most school teachers can't do him justice, because he needs one on one instruction, and they have a classroom of students to teach. He may have already ...
Vaccinations Causing ADHD And/or Autism?
Read all 62 responses: "As many of you know being a new mom means that you worry about everything and I am no exception! I have been doing some research ...
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- I have also the same fears and spoke to my sons Dr. about it and they have perservative free shots with no mercury in them, You can request perservative free. My sons...
- I have 5 children ages 21, 19, 8, 5 & 2. All have been vaccinated. My 8 yr old and my 5yr are autistic. I personally do not feel that the vacianations are a cause of i...
- T., This is such a tough subject. I know exactly what you're going through. I know in Idaho, as far as school, daycare, etc, you can sign an opt-out form stating ...
Need Help with ADHD.....tired of Meds.
Read all 30 responses: "I have a 8 year old son who has been diag. ADHD at the age of 4-5. Since then we have been on ALL types of meds. we did behavor ...
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- Hi J., I am a mom of 2 ADHD boys (now grown). While I really resisted it at first, my oldest did really well with meds. My youngest was a different story...a nightm...
- Hi there. I think youre in the right direction. A change in his diet (and yours would be good also) is a positive change. Ok what to eat. This is a simple rule o...
- Did you know that the products in your house can have harmful toxins in them that can contribute to ADHD/ADD. I am not trying to sell you anything, but just wanted to...
Best Biloxi Dog for ADHD Girls
Read all 13 responses: "I have two girls ages 12 and 8. They are my younger set after three before them so I'm a little older and wiser now.
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- Definetly not a maltese that likes to be petted and groomed. A rough and tumble, but gentle dog are what your kids need ( if they need a pet at all until they are old...
- are you looking for a small, medium or large dog? How much maintenance can you deal with? I have had a lot of dogs over the years. My son was very ADHD. The best dog I...
- Look into a pembroke corgi. We had one until we had to move (she now lives with my parents) and she was wonderful with our son and my sisters 3 kids (ages 4-12). They ...
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...
What to Do with an Adhd Teenager in the Summer?
Read all 9 responses: "My 15 year old son is ADHD. He gets a long great with adults but not his peers, so he has no friends. All he does is rides his bike ...
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- Hi - I can understand this because I was a kid with the same issue (undiagnosed ADHD - no one heard of it back then). It's really hard to get involved with just any k...
- see if you can get him a job, or if he can get one himself! if he gets along well with adults anyway, this would be a great self-esteem booster, and might take him aw...
- I got my 13 year old son a pool pass to the local pool for the summer. He can ride his bike, come and go as he pleases, and has a lifeguard watching him all day. Wel...
ADHD And Caffeine?
Read all 13 responses: "I have a 5 year old son who has been struggling in Kindergarten this year, mostly due to ADHD/SI-type stuff (high activity level, ...
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- I have a friend who did this with her son and she said that it was helpful. She would give him a small cup of coffee each morning before school. I tried it with my son...
- I have no experience with giving caffeine to a 5 yo with ADHD. But my son, who is now 21, dealt with these issues with a little added caffeine, and he says it's very ...
- Yes, it's true that caffiene has a calming effect on ADHD symptoms. But you have to be careful not to give your child too much. My daughter has ADD and while in sc...
Thoughts on Strattera and Kindergartener with ADHD
Read all 37 responses: "Moms--I need some help!!! I have been dealing with my five year old for about 3 years now with not so good behavior while in school.
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- My daughter is 7 years old and just started the 2nd grade. We found out in the middle of 1st grade that she had ADHD. We had her tested by a Psychologist and her docto...
- There is a wonderful book out...here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/review/RQ4D70GGHNJB3 I hope you find some real answers. -R.
- Where does your son go to school? I know AISD has behavioral specialists available to help with plans for kids just like your son. Go to your principal and find out ...
Seeking Help with Autistic ADHD Child Who Doc Wants on Meds
Read all 8 responses: "Hello, I find myself stuck on whether or not to put my son on Adderall. He is 8 yrs. old with autism and now diagnosed with ADHD and ...
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- Hi A., I hit up a friend of mine who is deepliy involved in the Autism world and has 7 years experience with a child of her own. Her response to you: Hi A., My n...
- Who diagnosed him with ADHD? I am a psychologist and based on our diagnostic guidelines, a child cannot have ADHD and Autism. I would try to find someone who is more...
- Good Morning A...... I personally do not have a child you your challenges. But have I heard of many moms (through this website) they want to go as natural as possible...
