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Homework Help!!
Sep 22, 2009 ... It's because with adhd (inattentive or hyperactive or mixed expression.... personally I'm mixed expression), you frequently have to turn a ...
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- Does she have a 504 plan or an IEP? With her diagnosis she can qualify for either. I have a 504 for my youngest -- ADHD, and an IEP for my gifted, yet ADD/Aspergers d...
- to hlep her sit down and finish it, baroque music. It helped me and my sister immensely when we were kids. As to organization, maybe hava a special folder that the h...
- hope u dont think im nuts, but for a joke my mom tied a red string around my finger to remind me of something, it worked, lol. how about buying ur daughter rings fo...
ADHD - Medication Vs. Therapy
However, this is what I know; for a kid who has ADHD medication can be like .... He needs to learn how to cope with inattention, blurting out things, ...
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- Cranial Sacral Adjustments are rumored to help. I had a friend with a Grandson who had adhd and after talking to many people I was told that the cranial sacral adjustm...
- I am also a graduate student in psychology and I agree with Jennie that there is not much research support for diet changes or other homepathic remedies for treating A...
- My daughter is 7, she was tested and diagonsed with ADHD three years ago. While there is alot of conterversty over ADHD and how to treat it, every child is different. ...
ADD & Gifted Child
Also, keep in mind that Ritalin will help kids to concentrate even if they don't have ADD or ADHD. The medication may work, but it should not be the only ...
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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...
Hyper Son
I have a 17 year old son who was diagnosed with ADHD at about 4 years old. .... Medication should always be a very last resort. My son, who is now 6, ..... I also have a 4 yr old son who has gotten more hyper & inattentive since he's ...
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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 ...
Add????
Because she has ADHD does NOT make me a bad parent! I think too many parents .... kids medication is a gift that finally puts them in control of their mind. ...
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- K., my son which is now 16 also had the same issues. At his school the had some testin which the would come in and watch him. Actually what they where trying to do is...
- Many parents have discussed their experience with various Dr's and health professionals in this arena. However, many Dr's are quick to label ADD/ADHD and prescribe med...
- I agree that you should check her diet and exercise first and make sure her sight and hearing have been checked and that she's getting PLENTY of sleep! I have a 6yr ol...
Looking for Advice from Other Moms with Boys...
Oct 30, 2009 ... Ask Dr. about ADHD. My now 14 yr-old son was really nasty to other kids in class , restless, inattentive and so on. .... some statistics to see how large of a percentage are on medication for this type of behavior and see ...
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- As a mom to a 3 year old boy - I completely understand where you are coming from. He also started demonstrating some of the behaviors that you listed that your 6 year...
- Aaah boys... they are a whole different breed :) I have 3 boys and then a girl. My youngest boy is also in kindergarten and just about 6. He is also VERY active and...
- I, too, have a six year son who is "spirited." He loves to help "clean the house" and "do the laundry." He is extremely bright and has a vivid imagination. At school h...
Strattera with Negative Results
If he has a mood disorder, anxiety, and inattention, you need very careful .... I have been on a couple of different medications for ADHD all with varying ...
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- Strattera was such a bad medication for my child he picked sores all over his body and we ended up at a dermatologist! Adderall (sp) does not work for him either. If...
- Hi T., First let me say how very sorry I am for both of you. Your son has obviously been through so much and that doesn't happen without it happening to mom, too. The...
- I have not read any other responses but my first thought would be to goto another doctor. I see that you are doing that next week so try that first. I am a nurse and...
7 Year Old Having Difficulty Focusing/Paying Attention
Sep 23, 2009 ... We started medication and by the end of the year he was a changed child, ..... Hi I am a mother of a 9 year old girl who has ADHD. .... of mine has similar features but her inattentiveness is because of seizure activity. ...
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- I can see why you are concerned, it doesn't really sound like this is something that he is doing on purpose or to get attention. It DOES sound very much like the symp...
- You need to get him to a doctor NOW. If you are thinking of ADD, it may not be that at all. These are symptoms of many different conditions - none of which he has co...
- I would like to suggest to you to try Traditional Chinese Medicine, more commonly known as Acupuncture, for your son. Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners use h...
Moms Homeschooling Kids with Adhd
This causes inattention, distractibility, unexplained out-bursts or ... My husband had/has ADHD and although he was on medication, his teachers put him in ...
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- Lots of parents homeschool kids with ADHD or special needs. Contact HSLDA for more suppport. http://www.hslda.org/
- I homeschool 2 of my kids because of ADHD in one and neurological troubles in the other. They are both from a mother who was using drugs and alcohol. I find it is th...
- You are right. Most school teachers can't do him justice, because he needs one on one instruction, and they have a classroom of students to teach. He may have already ...
5 Yr Old Boy's Attention Span
C., I perceive that you are concerned that your son may have some form of ADHD, because you talk about medications. You mention special education class and ...
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- I would hang in there, and wait, and observe. This behavior could be totally normal, but it might also be the first signs of ADD. My daughter was very much like that a...
- C., I perceive that you are concerned that your son may have some form of ADHD, because you talk about medications. You mention special education class and say your s...
- I am going through some of the very same things with my 5 year old. I would recommend having him evaluated by a developmental behaviorist. They are available at Univer...
