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ADHD/ADD Question
Read all 12 responses: "I was wondering if there is anyone who knows if there is a age that you can tell if your child has ADD.
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- I was talking to my MIL this morning about just this thing. We were talking about what my husband was like as a baby and he sounds exactly like your baby. I know that ...
- don't know if this will help you at all.i have a now 12 year old son with ADHD and i took him off his meds over 3 years ago.they didnt work for him just made him mean....
- All babies are different and some are more high need than others...why does everyone need to slap a label on kids? Kids are kids let them be...esp. 7 months....sad.
Is It ADD?
Read all 42 responses: "I have been having a lot of problems with my middle daughter. She is almost 7, beautiful, bright and energetic, but she is doing ...
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- Have yu given any thought to dyslexia? My 12 yr. old is mildly dislexic. He was having trouble with reading in 1st grade. He was being pulled out of his class for s...
- A friend of mine's little boy was tested further (privately) after the school said ADD......ends up he has what is called Irlen Syndrome. Might be something to look i...
- What's her diet like? My younger son has severe ADHD symptoms if he ingests anything with red dye #3. Yellow dyes also impact him and until we had him treated with NA...
Treatment for ADD/ADHD
Read all 5 responses: "I was wondering if anyone has tried fish oils with DHA and EPA for a child with ADD, and if so, what was your experience like?
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- check out this website. www.naturalchild.com
- Wanted to share a kid friendly Omega-3 option with you... We found a new product -OmegaBrite - which is high in Omega-3s and comes in an Orange or Tutti Frutti fla...
- I haven't used any natural rememdies yet, but I have an appointment with the ADD Health and Wellness Center and they specialize in natural treatments. If I learn anyt...
Switching from Similac to Enfamil (Add On)
Read all 18 responses: "My daughter has been supplementing with Similac Advanced but was given a container of Enfimil at the hospital.
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- Hospitals often have contracts and/or incentives to use one product over the other. Often times, it is just a matter of difference in the brand--not in the quality of ...
- Formula is basically exactly the same, except for those with added DHA and such. I did the same thing with my daughter, started her on the similac because I had those ...
- My son is amazing. He eats anythin... I nurse in mornings and evenings and during the day if I'm home I nurse or if he's at dayrcare or playdates, we use a bottle. He...
Adult A.D.D
Read all 4 responses: "Does anyone know anything out there that an adult female can take for ADD that is natural. I used to take Ritalin as a child but got ...
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- There is a product you can take that helps with ADD. I recommend a pharmaceutical grade Omega 3 Fatty Acid (which cannot be purchased at the local store) and a tablet...
- My name is N.. I am 45, a single Mom, and a school teacher. I take something called Desiprimine, which is and old timey tricyclic that acts as a stimulant. I also take...
- I can assist you with this if you have not found an answer yet. Thanks C.
Help/info on "Normal" ADD Behavior
Read all 24 responses: "My 10 year old son was recently 'diagnosed' with ADD. The diagnosis is hard for me since it is not a blood test that shows for ...
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- Hi-S.: I am in tears after reading your notation. I can easily say I am in tears, my son is in the 5th grade & his teacher recently said-she wants him to get tested fo...
- I have a son who has ADHD, and we experienced the same behavior on Adderall. In fact, we have changed medication 4 times, but we finally found one that doesn't cause m...
- HELLO I AM NEW TO THIS SITE AND YOURS WAS THE FIRST I CAME ACROSS. I HAVE A 9 YEAR OLD SON AND HE HAS ADD TOO. HE HAS A HARD TROUBLE KEEPING FOCUSED IN CLASS. I FELT A...
Is It ADD/ADHD, Sleep Deprivation or Bad Parenting?
Read all 29 responses: "I recently began questioning the possiblilty that my son may have some type of condition relating to his difficult behavior.
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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...
Add
Read all 9 responses: "How do you know if your child has attention deficit disorder? I cant tel if my child is just rebelious or he sick"
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- Hi A., I have to agree with Kristin S. The school, your child's teachers, even your pediatrician should not be diagnosing your child. If you're really concerned, see ...
- A., It depends on how old your child is. If he's under 3, you can call early intervention services and they will evaluate him. If he's between 3 & 5, the school di...
- Alot depends on how old your child is....We thought my oldest son had A.D.D., but after talking with the school councelor, and going to regualr counceling (wish we cou...
Are You an ADD Mom with ADHD Kids
Read all 5 responses: "I am just wondering if there are any other mom's out there like me... I have been diagnosed with ADD and I have a son that has been ...
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- Yes, I have ADD and have a son that struggles with it too. He was diagnosed when he was in first grade and struggling with school. I struggle with the decision of no m...
- I applaude you for trying to get help for your children. I refused the Doctor's medicine for my daughter and with her grades, I really regret it. I tried rewards and c...
- Hello K.. I have a son that is ADHD. He is 11. My other son is 6 and the school thinks he may be ADD... I have not had him "screened" by the doctor yet. My e-m...
Son with Possible Inattentive ADD
Read all 10 responses: "Hi, There is a possibility that my 9 year old son has inattentive ADD. Does anyone have any advice about treatment, ...
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- Go On line and find out as much as you can about ADD/ADHD.Look into the the different medications and side effects. It's good when you can talk to your physician and h...
- In addition to what N D said -- read up on Sensory processing disorder and see if any of that fits your son. My son has SPD and food sensitivities. He went through 6...
- My personal opinion (and this is just an opinion) is that ADD is a symptom, not a disease in itself. There are many different causes (just as there are many different ...
