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Focalin and ADHD
I think that certain "disorders" can be from different things, one child may be lacking ..... 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...
Does My Son Have ADHD?
Some kids are naturally hyperactive and then it wears off. AD/HD doesn't wear off. ...... disorder hyperactivity · deficit hyperactivity ...
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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...
My Son's Teacher Thinks He May Have Attention Deficeit
I tend to believe that our increase in behavioral disorders stems from damage that is caused by ..... attention hyperactivity disorder · ask a doctor ...
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- I wish I could tell you that I am in the same situation but I'm not :( However, I do have a 3 year old that seems that way and I looked online there is a multitude of ...
- I have no advice just need to vent why do most all teachers say kids have ADD or ADHD, they sad my nephew had and really the work was just plan boreing to him because ...
- My soon-to-be 8yr old is the same exact way. Her teacher tells me that she constantly has to "redirect" my daughter back to the task at hand. For example, my daughter ...
Add
We are already dealing with hyperactivity and suspecting ADD. ... For that reason with the additional disorder is because he was put on different ...
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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)...
Hyper 4 Year Old
First, realize that there's 'ADD' (attention deficit disorder, but that doesn't sound like your daughter), and 'ADHD' (attentions deficit/hyperactivity ...
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- I read your responses so far, and they're pretty much 'right-on'. First, realize that there's 'ADD' (attention deficit disorder, but that doesn't sound like your daug...
- Honestly I would take a good look at her diet. If you can cut out a lot of the processed food and the RED DYE!!!! that could help a lot. White flour will turn into sug...
- I would also try diet and exercise/structured activities before meds. It is difficult at times to plan healthy snacks. I keep a snack basket full of healthy/semi hea...
Possible Sensory Issues?? Opinions and Advice Please.
Good luckit is very exhausting to have a child that has special needs be it hyperactivity sensory disorder or whatever The pediatricians DONT help and you ...
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- K., I just get so upset to hear about a doctor who says thats normal. Its the trend nowadays! You as a mother KNOW what he is doing is not typical! He should be eva...
- I think your pedi is probably right, it sounds like he is just sensitive. I would keep bringing it up at every appointment though and I would even make a special appoi...
- Don't even bother with the peditrician. You can call ECI directly. From what you said in your question, I would even get an appointment at the Child Study Center. Y...
Foods to Eliminate for Attention Deficit Disorder?
Aug 17, 2009 ... My daughter has Sensory Processing Disorder. ... is a lot of evidence to suggest that red dyes contribute to hyperactivity in children. ...
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- Hi C., We went off all artificial colors and flavors, it helped. Now that he is 15 it doesn't seem to make as big of difference. S. mamasource business owner
- There is a lot of evidence to suggest that red dyes contribute to hyperactivity in children. Here is one (of many) articles to check out : http://www.brighthub.com/ed...
- I have heard the two biggest food eliminators for autism, ADHD, epilepsy, and a few others are gluten and casein (milk protein). Another major one, as someone mentione...
6 Year Old Constant Talker
After a doctor's appt my mom found out my sister had attention-deficit/ hyperactive disorder ( ADHD ). Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This ...
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- Hi C., my little sister had the same problem. She likes to talk and talk non stop at home and at school. After a doctor's appt my mom found out my sister had attention...
- I also have a 6 year old constant talker (not as much as the volvo girl:)) he is in kindergarden at a private christian school so there are only about 10 kids in his c...
- I don't know if this will help you much, but I had the same situation with my oldest son. He always got in trouble at school for talking too much. To this day that i...
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...
ADHD With Inattentiveness
When it comes to schoolwork, this disorder leads to poor performance and class disruption. This is especially true if the child has the hyperactive form, ...
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- Hello M. Your situation is endeed a tough one. Mi aunt has an adoptive son who has ADHD and at first the school did respond the same way " He is a bright child who d...
- Hello, your daughter sounds just like my 4th grade 10 yr old son. I did not want to medicate either but last Fall we decided to try it. And it has been very helpful....
- M.- I am a nurse practitioner who specializes in treating ADHD. I have been giving medication for years and I see it work "miracles". Mostly, people start to do bett...
