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Saddend by Youngest Sons Behavior
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on February 20, 2009
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Im sad to say my 10 year old son acts like he hates me half the time. I love him so much and I show him all of the love I possibly can. He latley seems so withdrawn. H...
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- My sister just went through this with my nephew now 15 year old. We didn't know what to do so finally they took him to see a couselor. It really helped we found out ...
- I would try talking to him (which I'm sure you're already doing). Take him somewhere fun or someplace he likes to go and spend some one on one time with him. Maybe you...
- I see that you are a Sunday school teacher: how is your son's relationship with God? Are you teaching him as well as your class? How involved are the men in his life?...
Hyperactivity
Asked by K.H. from Saginaw
on March 18, 2010
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My son is 7 years old and in the first grade. He is a very intellegent boy, he loves sports, reading and being outside. At the first parent teacher conference in Dece...
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- First of all I want to give you a big hug. I have a very active 13 year old, I also have a very quiet natured 11 year old boy. I have fought the school system for ye...
- I bet he (like most boys) is a bodily kinestetic learner... Does the teacher understand the differences between learning styles? We are also coming off winter where th...
- I want to let you know that the school/teacher CANNOT legally require you to medicate your child. Please dont let them bully you. they are educators, not doctors. if h...
12 Year Old Diagnosed with ADD
Asked by A.W. from Dallas
on September 16, 2009
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Momma's - I am looking for feedback regarding medication and ADD. My 12 year is struggling in school and has for some time now. One Dr diagnosed him within 2 minutes...
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- Hi, A.. Lots of good ideas listed here. While you are exploring your options, be sure to talk to your son's school and get him enrolled in Section 504. It's a governme...
- A., Look at Neurotherapydallas.com I can't remember if that is the website or not but you can google Dr. Jonathan Walker in Dallas. He is an expert on ADD and helpi...
- My husband is a pediatric chiropractor and actually specializes in Autism/ADD/ADHD, using natural approaches to detoxes to help children... He's in Mansfield, let me k...
Add and Adhd
Asked by K.C. from Jackson
on August 25, 2006
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my youngets child is misbehaving at school and I dont think his meds are working like they should. How do you disclipline a child who dont care if you take everything ...
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- I have a friend that started her child on NRG an Herbalife Product and took all sugar away, except on rare treats. She said he completely turned around. Also she sat d...
- This is not meant to criticize, but comes from hard personal experience. When I stopped compounding the school criticism of my daughter, there was a noticeable improv...
- Hi K., I am the mother of a dianosed ADHD child.He has been on Concerta for since the 2nd grade and seem to be a totally different child when he is on his meds. It ...
Single Mom of One ADHD Son.
Asked by S.P. from Jacksonville
on September 26, 2008
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Hello mom,
I had 3 kids and i had just dignosis that my first born son had ADHD. I am soo fraustrate to deal with it. It is so hard to get down with him. He 6 year...
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- I would like to help you as my stepson has adhd and we have been through all of that and more as he is now 16. I have a natural solution for you that my stepson has be...
- S., Unfortunately, when you are a single mom, the work falls all on your shoulders. However, attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. Your son will pi...
- I so remember when my son was this age. First I would advise you to get the books by Dr. Frank Lawlis and better educate yourself for the future. The ADD answer is a ...
Seeking Ideas to Help My Daughter Who Is ADHD, Medication Is Wearing Off!!
Asked by C.C. from Cincinnati
on September 19, 2006
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I am a single parent with four children, I have twins that are Adhd and they are currently on medication. My twin daughter, is having a rough time around 1:00 in the a...
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- You know...ADHD can be handled holistically and is a better option for ALL kids IMO. Putting kids on drugs CAN lead to an addictive personality, and can even take away...
- my daughter is 11 with autusim and adhd. she takes 10mg in the morning and 10 mg before lunch it get's her thru the day. C. l. what is her dosage? my daughter takes ad...
- My daughter was just diagnosed a few weeks ago and she was started on a new medicine called daytrana it is a patch that you put on in the morning and take off 9 hours ...
5 Year Old Having Complete Meltdowns / Possibly ADHD
Asked by M.H. from Phoenix
on April 25, 2008
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Hi all, I am wondering if anyone might experience meltdowns... I am not talking like the "he's tired and crabby" meltdown I am talking a fill on fit kicking and scream...
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- Hi M., This sounds just like my son when he was little and it is very easily remedied with dietary changes. It was my son's issues that sent me on the path of beco...
- Hi M., I think it is silly that they will not test him for another year. It is not like he is 2 or 3 he is almost 5! I think as the mom you have a better feel for...
- M., I have a son who get's 'stuck' and has a hard time letting go too. He is now 8 and it gets better every year - so hang in there. My advice would be to go to...
ADHD Help Please!!!!!
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on April 14, 2009
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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 recently they have told me he could be A...
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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...
What to Do First If I Suspect ADHD Behavior?
Asked by L.D. from Chicago
on September 12, 2008
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My son is 5 1/2 and I have ALWAYS thought he might be showing ADHD behaviors. My question is, what is the first step? I have spoken with my pediatrician about this b...
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- L., You can go the public school route which is free, but can be slow depending on the school district. If your health insurance or pocket book allow you may want to l...
- Oh, my. It sounds like you have a pill happy pediatrician. You might consider going to another ped. or seeing a child psychiatrist so the proper evaluations can be p...
- L., I have a teenage son with ADHD amongst other things. ADHD must be medicated for, anything else is just cruel... if it is in fact ADHD. My experience is that th...
My Son Has Trouble Paying Attention in School
Asked by M.H. from Springfield
on April 25, 2008
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I have a 9 year old son who has trouble paying attention in school. He isn't hyper at all so I know that ADHD is out of the question but he does have trouble staying ...
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- I used to use a program with a name something like Italicised writing or something similar. It was a style of writing that is a half step between manuscript and cursi...
- My son does not have ADHD. He is not hyperactive, nor does he bounce off the wall. What he does have is attention defisite disorder (ADD) he has a hard time focusing i...
- Even though your son isn't hyperactive, it sounds like he certainly has trouble "focusing" to a task at hand and that is a tell-tale sign of ADD. I would encourage yo...
