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Advise on ADHD?
Asked by J.M. from Portland
on November 17, 2008
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Hi Everyone...I am trying to find advise for coping with a child who possibly has ADHD. Does anyone know of alternative treatment options that have worked for them? ...
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- Hi J., I know this is a late reply, but I had saved your post in my inbox intending to reply sooner. I just perused the responses you've received and don't believe a...
- Hi J.! I know someone has already refered you to Dr. Tanya Hudson, and I second that. She is a wonderful and talented naturopathic doctor and has great knowledge o...
- Goodness I had to check the name because that could be me. My son has the same thing. His teacher, His dr. as suggested ADHD, and he has some sensory issues. His DR. t...
Does My Son Have ADHD?
Asked by H.B. from Seattle
on June 22, 2009
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I have been wondering since he was 2 if my son has ADHD. He is now almost 4. First of all, he is very intelligent. He also has an excellent memory and he can concentra...
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- Great question, H.--- and I can't answer your question exactly--- but I'll give you some ideas about how to discover more - and maybe even make your life a bit easier....
- I think you are taking the right steps right now. It sounds like your son could have some borderline issues, and drugs might help, but I'm a person that thinks we shou...
- Morning H. - You have some good advice already & I hope that you are able to apply as much to your situation as possible. I help run a parent support group for special...
A Question About ADHD
Asked by L.G. from New York
on July 11, 2007
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Hi,
I have a neighbor child with diagnosed ADHD. I have read information on the subject and sort of know what to expect. This child is on medication. My personal...
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- Hi L., You sound like a very caring and fair lady wanting to include this child in your family fun and not treat him any different from the other children who visit ...
- hello, well you sure are a busy mom specially with all the pets you have. I think your suspicions are shared even though I don't know him. I'm a parent advocate at NAM...
- I have read your message regarding your neighbor's child with ADHD. I would have to agree with you, I don't think it has very much to do with his ADHD. I have a (soo...
ADHD Questions
Asked by A.P. from Tampa
on December 11, 2006
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I have a 6 year old son, who I have a strong feeling has ADHD. A mild case, but does have quite a few symptoms. I know there are alternatives besides medication and ...
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- Sorry, I don't have anything concrete to tell you. My daughter is having some behavioral issues similar to ADHD and I've started taking her to therapy. We've tried t...
- Like you my son was ADHD. I did not want to medicate him either. He went through a lot of testing before I finally put him on medication. Please have your son complete...
- I was talking to someone who had a nephew that was on a strict diet for autism that helped him immensely. It sounded a lot like this diet I found for ADHD. http://www...
Advice About ADHD
Asked by M.C. from Pocatello
on June 20, 2007
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I have a 4 1/2 year old son who is very bright but also very busy. I have just chalked this up to being a boy. At times I have wondered if he might have ADHD. Espec...
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- Hi M. C. I have plenty of experience with ADHD. My entire family has it. You son sounds to me that he might have it or ADD. Playing with children and not getting al...
- It does sound like ADHD. My oldest has the same problem. He's on medicine and see's a therapist. He also has Bipolar disorder. I would get him tested. It could be his ...
- Hey M., My stepson has ADHD as well as ODD (oppositional defiant disorder). I know that his mom kept trying to get him tested but it took his preschool teacher also s...
ADHD Everywhere ?
Asked by L.L. from Hartford
on March 9, 2010
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I may get a lot of flack for this question. Does anyone else think that ADHD is getting way over diagnosed and starting to be an excuse for parents who have children w...
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- My son was diagnosed with Asperger's when he was 4 1/2 (totally different from ADHD, but hear me out). Every year I meet with his teachers to discuss his needs and al...
- There is NO test for ADD/ADHD. There are only "surveys" given to the parents and other adults who are around the child and are reviewed by a pediatrician. The pediat...
- As a former teacher, I can whole-heartedly agree. And heaven-forbid you tell a parent that their child seems to have trouble focusing, or calming down. They immediat...
ADD Or ADHD
Asked by J.J. from Spartanburg
on February 13, 2006
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I need to find a doctor that will see children with Medicaid on ADD or ADHD. My son shows all the signs and his school is threatning to put him out of school because ...
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- Have you tried Easley Pediatrics? They have a doctor who specializes in children with behavioral problems (I can't remember which one, they have 10 doctors).
- I 100% agree with Khristy. We started my 10 year old son on meds this school year BUT did so after many discussions with both our pediatrician and his teachers and co...
- My niece has ADHD. Her family doctor is who got her help and put her on Meds. You migh want to take him to his doctor first. Then they took her for councling and other...
Fcats & Adhd
Asked by D.H. from Tampa
on February 28, 2008
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I have a ten year old daughter with very obvious struggles with ADHD. We are currently going through very thorough and extensive testing with a psychologist to better ...
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- I used to teach elementary school. I would ask the teacher who normally administers the tests to other kids with ADHD. When I was teaching it was the learning disabi...
- I don't know how much help this would be but lets see. Does she have an IEP at school? My daughter does not have ADHD, we thought she did but it turned out she is prof...
- Overall supplement that my son has used with great success is Zija, all the Vitamins Minerals Amino Acids,etc that we need in a day in one can. Safe for pregnant wome...
Yoga and ADHD
Asked by B. from Augusta
on September 10, 2011
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Are there any moms out there that have their ADHD kids in yoga?
Does it help?
Thanks guys!
Thanks but I am not looking for a new diet. We have done all the diet...
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- I don't have an ADHD child, so I can't speak about experience with that. I noticed that a couple people mentioned martial arts as a possible option and thought I'd sha...
- I am in karate, and I know that there are many ADHD people of all ages in martial arts because it helps them (me) focus during and after a session. I would guess yoga ...
- Hi B.! YES YES and YES! Of course, it is still dependent on if your child wanting to BE there...LOL! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, I will send you...
My Son Has ADHD
Asked by K.B. from Sherman
on April 29, 2007
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Hey all I am new here and have a question.I have a 7 yr old son who has ADHD.He is currently taking meds for this,we have been through several meds. And so far this on...
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- I have a son that just turned 16 on friday. We found out that he had ADHD when he was in kindergarten. He has since outgrown it. So there is hope. I found that cuttin...
- Listen to your doctor and try to establish consistent routines. Dealing with disabiliities can take a lot of time, money, and emotional upset for your son and his fami...
- Hi K., I know just what you are going through. My son just turned 8 and we were told that he had ADHD 3 yrs ago. I didnt want to be one of those moms that just p...
