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We are already dealing with hyperactivity and suspecting ADD. Does anyone know about the ... He had to repeat 3rd grade because of the deficit disorder. ...
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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)...
Attention Deficit
Attention Deficit. My son age 9 has been diagnosed with ADD last February. ... My son was diagnosed at age 4 with ADHD w/hyperactivity and impulsivity ...
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- You should take him to a psychiatrist. There are so many medications to try and they dont work on everyone. My stepson has ADD he takes ritalin just started in the pas...
- Hi, I have a 7 year old and a 14 year old that has been diagnosed with add and adhd. We had trouble with the add medication, so we tried antidepressants. It has work...
- L.- I was reading through the other responses and I would strongly caution against ruling meds out completely. I have ADD, my 13 year old has ADHD and my 16 year old ...
My 4 Year Old Son Can't Focus
This book show you how certain commonly used foods and environmental substances can cause attention deficit and hyperactive disorders in your child; ...
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- My 5-year old daughter is the same! It drives me crazy!!!! So I know where you're coming from... I personally dont know what to do, so if you find good advice let me k...
- Have you taken him to his pediatrician? Has the doctor looked at him and diagnosed him? I have a suspicion; however, am not qualified to diagnose, hence, suggest stron...
- Have you discussed this with your son's pediatrician? It sounds like you'd be best getting a professional evaluation of your son's development and their recommendation...
Test for ADD or ADHD?
... only one that can diagnose ADHD (it's all called ADHD now, there's type 1, 2 and 3 with 3 being combined attention deficit and hyperactive component). ...
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- I have homeschooled and taught in the public school setting. If you REALLY don't want to put him on meds I would recommend getting him, yourself, or both to an educati...
- For both, tests are available in varied levels on the internet, just google ADD/ADHD and look for tests. It may take you a bit to locate the tests but they are there. ...
- Patty, Nutrition is a huge factor for children with the tendency for ADD or ADHD. This is not something I teach you in a simple email but if you would like to know mor...
Hyper Son
2 of my 3 children are hyperactive. I do not have them on medication. ..... organization for parents of children with ADD-attention deficit disorder. ...
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- A.-- Wow...I can totally understand and sympathize with you and your son. I'm a mother of two great kids - 7 and 3. My son who is 7 has been hyper since he was in...
- Hi A.. I can sympathize... my three year old daughter is very energetic and wants constant attention. She's not abnormally hyper around other children, but she does ...
- Good morning, A.! My daughter was just like this also. It is just kids being kids. She grew out of it. We really tried to let her be who she was instead of trying ...
Seeking Help with Autistic ADHD Child Who Doc Wants on Meds
help child · autistic children · adhd children · weight loss prescription · drug safety · Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ...
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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...
ADD & Gifted Child
Most children with AD/HD (Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity) learn differently than other children and struggle with inattention. ...
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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...
8 Year Old Boy Who Is Sleepy a Lot and Spacey
A child can have attention deficit disorder, without the hyperactivity component . It must be diagnosed by a physician. If he has attention deficit, ...
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- And of course radon. Or heavy metal (lead, mercury,?) poisoning. (All my other ideas were already mentioned.) But definitely get him to a doctor (MD or ND)!! If ...
- Hi J., I have a 3 year old that is delayed in speech/language, but is very bright. Her childcare teacher noticed that she had trouble concentrating and she and I no...
- With the sleepiness, he might just need to go to bed earlier. My daughter is a sleeper. She can easily sleep 12 hours a night plus another hour or so during the day. I...
Focalin and ADHD
He has no behaviorial problems or hyperactivity, just concentration issues & the Focalin ..... attention deficit disorder hyperactivity · control appetite ...
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- My son is 10 tomorrow and has been on ADHD meds since he was 5 years old. He has been taking Focalin XR (10 mg) for about 3-4 years now and it seems to work for him a...
- Hi C., I know that you have basically tried it all and nothing worked - please read 'Ritalin Free Kids' http://www.ritalinfreekids.com/ In it, there are several di...
- I am beyond shocked (and a little disgusted) that a three year old is being prescribed a drug for ADHD. The indicators for a diagnosis of ADHD are behaviors that are p...
Mom Seeking Advise on ADD or ADHD School Is Claiming Child Has Symptoms
ADHD has many degree's from mild to major Attention deficit or mild to major hyperactivity and the scale on each is seperate my son is mild attention and ...
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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...
