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Advice on ADHD
ADHD children would have trouble all the time in both school and home. The tutor suggested to get her tested? Being a parent going through the special ed ...
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- I told my 10 year old son that because he was getting so mature and would be a teenager soon that I wanted us to see a doctor that would help make sure our relationshi...
- Hi C.! Most ADHD issues are based from diet and intolerance to the synthetic colorings, flavorings, preservatives added to foods now. My son is autistic with ADHD te...
- If it is causing struggles, I would seek help from your ped. It could be nothing, but it could also be anything from ADHD to a sensory integration to a hearing/vision...
Misdiagnosed ADHD? What Could It Be?
Please consider also that the learning model at your son's school may not fit his learning needs. This is true for many children. Over diagnosing ADHD in ...
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- Hello M., My son was diagnosed at a young age with adhd also, but when we continued to have problems with behavior,(odd social behavior,explosive temper,) we strated t...
- Is it trichotillomania or a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? I don't think I'd guess on that one until I'd had a lot more testing done. I would definitel...
- I just read this post and realize it's almost a year old, but thought I would respond just in case you are still trying to find a better answer of what may be going on...
Adhd
My question is for mothers with children this age with ADHD. ... But he began to cry and be fustrated with school because he was not getting things right ...
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- K., I have 3 children and lots and of experience with ADHD it's just the hand god dealt me! My oldest son is now 9 and was offically diagnosed at age 6/7. I am worr...
- Hi K.. Hope all is well w/you and your family. I am a mother of 4, and my oldest, Seth who is 11 today, was diagnosed w/that at 5 or 6. However many wondered if he h...
- Hi K., I've been through everything with ADD/ADHD with my son who is now 9 years old. I agree about the fact that meds are way over prescribed and this disorder ...
Unhappy with ADHD Medication.
I'm trying to find out what works for other mom's of ADHD children. My 6 year old son was just recently diagnosed and initially put on Adderol. The school ...
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- Hi My name is K., I am in your shoes, I don't no what to do anymore, maybe we should try the holistic method. I am going to go to the health food store and see what t...
- I'm going out on a little bit of a tangent, so please forgive me. As a teacher of high school students, I have had many kids with many different diagnosises over my y...
- As far as I am concerned ADD/ADHD is one of the most misdiagnosed conditions that there is. I am amazed at how many chlidren are labeled as having them. My second ch...
ADHD Testing
Read all 27 responses: "My friend's nephew is showing signs of ADHD and their ... early to diagnose. young children have many of the same attributes as adhd. .... Make sure she gets copies of the results in case the schools challenge it ...
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- J., My son is also ADHD but has not been tested (I'm sure he has this.) Anyway, for the preschool there is a place called "Tuesday's Child" which deals with the dis...
- Make sure the child gets tested for sleep apnea, which ADHD often gets the wrong diagnosis. her Family Doc should be able to do this one. Here is a good article: ...
- Illinois Masonic has a good reputation for diagnosing and working with children with special needs.
How to Build Social Skills in My ADHD Son
My son, who is 11, is also ADHD. Children with ADHD often have social ..... My sons schools (Jr. High in a big city and High School in a small town) are ...
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- Hi T., I would suggest inviting a friend or two over from his class so the boys can get to know each other in a smaller group. If he knows the boys outside of school...
- I am a teacher and I have a suggestion if your son fits any of the following criteria: Does he take things very literally? Does he tend to overeat sometimes till he t...
- It's funny - we think that if kids don't invite our kids over to play it's because they are not well-liked. Actually, in this culture people don't really reach out to ...
Is It ADD/ADHD, Sleep Deprivation or Bad Parenting?
It enables the children to function much better, they are happier when they can feel in control. The ADHD makes them feel crazy. Also, check with the school ...
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- C., It may very well be ADHD; my son has it (along with lots of other stuff) and sensitivity to dyes and sugars is very common with kids who have ADHD. Diet is HUGE...
- I have only a moment, but I want to encourage you to follow up on the allergy angle. This makes a HUGE difference in my kids' schoolwork and behavior. Lack of sleep ...
- It sounds like there are so many contributing factors here. There is no easy short answer. Yes, not getting enough sleep will make a HUGE difference in any child and w...
Thoughts on Strattera and Kindergartener with ADHD
It is very hard dealing with a child with ADHD in the public schools. I know a lot of mothers don't like medicating thier children, adn all I can say is ...
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- My daughter is 7 years old and just started the 2nd grade. We found out in the middle of 1st grade that she had ADHD. We had her tested by a Psychologist and her docto...
- There is a wonderful book out...here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/review/RQ4D70GGHNJB3 I hope you find some real answers. -R.
- Where does your son go to school? I know AISD has behavioral specialists available to help with plans for kids just like your son. Go to your principal and find out ...
8 Year Old Daughter with ADHD
I got fed up with schools in general and began a couple of years ago. ..... She has seen remarkable improvement with children with ADHD/focusing issues and ...
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- Hi K.- I know of a woman - Eva Rosenkranz ###-###-#### ____@____.com www.yogaeducationforschools.com She has seen remarkable improvement with children with A...
- There are lots of alternative treatments that you can look into and see if there are any that you might be comfortable with: Chiropractic, diet, a program called Door...
- The problem with ADHD meds is that instead of the last resource,it is often the first.There are many behavior modification techniques that can be tried along with mini...
Looking for Information on ADHD / ADD Diet
Do this before school start so she can be aware of how they learn and both can be on the same playing field from the beginning. ADHD children learn in a ...
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- K., I joined the Feingold society and read through their info for my 4.5 year old son who has autism and is extremely hyper. The diet is pretty intense and my son i...
- Have him tested for wheat and gluten allergies. It is simple blood test. There have been children who have ADD symptoms, but really have celiac or wheat intolerance. ...
- No disrepect, but if your child was diabetic would you be tring to "wean" him off insulin? If your child truly is adhd his body checmistry requires medication. As he...
