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Activities for Children with ADHD
He's not that great at it, but the teachers realy do a great job of giving the kids having trouble(a lot in there have ADHD or ADD) extra help without ...
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- My son has ADHD and we do basketball...He loves it and it gives them a chance to run using those big leg muscles releasing all that energy so he sleeps better at night...
- I have a 10 yo with ADHD he was diagnosed at age 5. He is on meds for this because of school he was not able to handle school and they were not able to handle him eith...
- My son has ADHD for several years. I enrolled him in Karate when he was 5. It has done wonders for his concentration and self discipline. I recently had to keep him ou...
Experience with ADHD (Inattentive-Type) Treatment Medications?
You might really want to consider working with a psychologist who has expertise in the area of ADHD to help address your concerns. ...
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- I would like to respond to Laurie S's response below. I have a 6 year old boy in first grade. I've been in communication with his teacher quite a bit, and we suspect...
- Ironically, Dr. Mercola's Newsletter today has an article re ADHD. He has something to sell usually, so I read with a critical eye...however this article may be benef...
- I would definitely look into the diet factor despite the fact that not much research has yet been done. Elminating Red Dye #40 has been anecdotally shown to improve t...
Help with ADHD Child
Read all 26 responses: "My grandson has lived with me for 6 years. He is 10. He has been diagnosed with ADHD and a defiance disorder.
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- Amy has said it well. I'm sorry that he is going through this and I know it must be really tough on you too. Definitely look into a very organic, natural diet. Look ...
- Hi L., My daughter Lydia was diagnosed with ADHD and had a temper (her temper was never diagnosed). She was UNDIAGNOSED and is doing fine. Faith and Amy have hit th...
- Your grandson sounds like a real challenge and I appreciate that you can see how his behavior affects himself and others. I have been a special education teacher for 9...
Familiar with ADD/ADHD & Ritalin?? I Need Help
Read all 25 responses: "Hi, My 12 yr old step son has been diagnosed with ADHD, we have had him in therapy for most of the time he's lived with us (6 yrs) ...
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- Hi L., I feel for you with the challenge of a troubled child. I am in the business of health education. One of our doctors is a specialist in ADD, ADHD and autisim....
- Though I have not had a child of my own with ADD/ADHD, I have had experience working with children with these disorders. I personally have found that 1) each individu...
- my 11 year old son is add. it was an extremely tough decision to medicate, i'm pro organics and practice yoga daily. my son's quality of life was not good. he could...
ADHD And Caffeine?
My eldest son who is now 21 had ADHD. The doc suggested a small cup of coffee once in a while. He didn't like it too much but it did seem to help for the ...
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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...
Disciplining ADHD 10Yr Old
Our 10.5 yr old daughter has ADHD. She is medicated, though I don't think it helps as much as ... My Child Is About to See a Pediatrician About ADHD...HELP! ...
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- Hi H., I am sure this behavior is very frustrating. I know you said you tried many different medications. Have you ever considered her diet? My own daughter is alle...
- Hello H.. I sense there is a lot more going on here besides the episodes of 'sneakiness' with a 10.5y/o diagnosed with ADHD, but I'll give this one a try and address t...
- I am on my way out to buy this book. I do not want my older son on meds anymore. Take a look at this site. Good luck1 http://3stepsadd.com/
Advise on ADHD and the Medications for a Five Year Old
This may help with his sensory preception. It will also help with his ADHD. Please feel free to contact me. You can bring in your son to my school and I can ...
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- My son was doagnosed as ADHD when he was 6. The drs started him out on Aderall but we found the medication was not for him. He was not himself and I didnt want him to ...
- Hi there! I do not have a child (that we know if yet) that has been diagnosed with ADHD - But I myself was diagnosed with ADHD just a little over 1 month ago. I ta...
- Wow, I am in aww you were able to have a 5 year old diagnosed. My 4 year old is probably just as hyper as your child and they wont diagnose her until she is at least 7...
ADHD - Real or Not, Please Help
Oct 22, 2009 ... Read all 14 responses: "My son was diagnosed with ADHD. My husband does not believe it exists - feels it is just a discipline issue.
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- OMG, sounds like my husband! I actually have ADHD, and its very frustrating that he thinks it doesn't exist! Some alternative treatments include diet changes, look t...
- I like The A.D.D. Book, by Sears and Thompson, for a balanced overview of adhd and the various treatments. You should also check out the http://www.chadd.org/ webs...
- My husband, at first, believed they were just trying to say that so they wouldn't have to mess with her. She was 6-7 yrs old at the time. Well, a few grades later, a...
ADHD Help Please!!!!!
Read all 35 responses: "I would like to know if any moms out there can help me out - My son is 8 yrs. old and I've had a lot of problems at school and ...
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- I have a son who is 21 and was dianosed with ADHD when he was that age. I was worried about all the different types of meds he was put on, Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta,...
- I am dealing with issues with my 9 yr. old. For the longest time I put off the medication stuff. For about a month she has been on Adderall XR. At first teachers ...
- I would examine your sons daily activities and eating habits and make adjustments there before opting to solely start taking medicine. I have twin boys age 8, a 7 yr o...
Adhd
I think you are seeing HIM, with a learning disability and medication won't help . Parents often complain when their kids are on ADHD therapy that she "still ...
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- Hi S., You are not a horrible person because you gave you son medication! When my son was 1 1/2 yrs old I knew something was a little bit different about him. He di...
- Hi S. my name is D. and I have a 3yr old who is on meds please don't feel bad about it if it calms him down enough to concentrate and learn then its worth it. Also ta...
- My husband (39) had ADHD as a child (back before it was so commonly diagnosed) and still as ADD as an adult (he said the hyperactive part went away when he hit puberty...
