Parents of Children with ADHD Support Group

My 6 year-old son was diagnosed today with ADHD, and I just joined this group. We have suspected ADHD for some time, and are relieved to have an official diagnosis. Now, the struggle begins of deciding on medication. Our doctor, who is an ADHD specialist, has prescribed Concerta. Anyone else have experience? I know it's effectiveness varies by child, but I'm wondering if prescribed vs....

My 13yr old son has ADHD and ODD - up until a few months ago he was managing himself really well - school work had settle, academically he is very bright, tantrums and outbursts have subsided and he seemed to be doing great.  Last week he was given a warning at school for sending an inappropriate picture of himself to a girl - he says for a dare - we always check his phone regulary, he is happy...

Hi.  Has anyone tried Neurofeedback therapy or considering it?  I heard it may help with a lot of disorders such as ADHD, ODD, ASD, ANXIETY, to name a few.  It's said to be a holistic approach in treating mental disorders.  I'm getting tired of the traditional treatments.  It sounds promising...

Does anyone else feel like they have lost all control as a parent. My son that has ADHD and ODD has been driving me crazy. The worse he behaves the more out of control my whole house is. He sets the tone for how all three of my kids act. My kids do not listen to me no matter the consequences. I can't take it anymore. Any advice is appreciated 

ADHD like symptoms are present in a variety of diagnosis.... These include things like PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Learning Diasbilities, Developmental or intelectual varients, touretts syndrome, Gifted intelegence, neglect, abuse, stress, sleep apnea, ..... and the list goes on. I guess I am just struggling with why my son experiences ADHD like symptoms. I have seen many times Children...

Hi all,I'm hoping someone can offer advice on my dilemma or if any one else has also experienced the same your thoughts would be appreciated.My 12 year old son has began hiding his medication under his tongue when asked to take it in the morning before school. He was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 7, 2 years after a diagnosis of Autism.My son has been taking Equsuam XL for 5 years now,...

my daughter has been diagnosed w severe ADHD and ODD for the past year. We have tried non-stimulant meds which just made her sleep, then about 4 months ago put her on stimulant Adderall. This has worked tremendously however we are now seeing moodiness that was not there before. Per her dr instructions we are stopping the stimulant for a few days to see if the moodiness is still there. Honestly,...

We have been getting treatment for him since he was 4! It seems we have tried everything,but still a daily struggle.for a change I've decided to post for him...He has decided to try something that might help him as well as other kids.He started his own blog a week ago to reach out to other kids like him.I wonder if it will be a new therapy of his own accord that helps him and maybe others too!if...

I have been having some problems with my oldest child who is 12. He was 5 when the doctor said that he has ADHD and he is the 4th generation in my family to have it. He has been on meds since then. Things with him have been hard at times and the last few months have the been the roughest to say the least. He has been going to ABA therapy, about to start OT for his handwriting, he is homeschooled,...

Hi. I'm new to this forum. I have an 8-year old daughter, who was diagnosed ADHD over the summer. She's been on Focalin 10mg since August and it has done wonders for her during the day. Lately, however, when we pick her up after school (she's in aftercare til about 5:30pm M-F), her meds seem to suddenly wear off and she is literally bouncing off the walls/furniture. She can't stop doing...

Hi everyone!! I am new to the online support group and I hoping someone can help me out. I have a 5 year old who has ADHD, she is such a sweet little girl buwe are struggling to deal with her ADHD. She is always angry it seems like here lately. She refuses to listen and follow directions. If I ask her to do anything, big or small, she snaps. She goes from 0 to 10 anger wise at the drop of a hat....

I have a 6 yr old little girl and she has adhd i have cried and cried she also has developmental delay we have not put her on no medicine yet since we go back to the doctor april 10 i know she dont mean things she says like she hates me and she is a sweet loving child but when she has meltdowns they are bad i know the lord gave her to me for a reason i just joined so i could talk to other people...

hello,my name is egle.i have 6 years old son.he is going to school already.we dont have yet correct diagnose but looks like adhd.always active, cant concentrate, cant all the time fallw directions. sometimes i need come to stay at school even to look his behave. inpulsive, sometimes first he does after thinks.not always wants to fallow directions,likes to play at the class with other things.

Hi i am new on here. My name is Beccy and i have a daughter who is 5 yrs old.I am sure she has adhd and odd but getting people like doctors ect to listen is proving to be a huge task.I am finding it very hard to cope with my daughters outbursts ect. She has rages every day, shes put a hole in my kitchen door, broken my tv she throws chairs, remote controls or anything hard she can get hold of at...

My son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 6 yrs old. He has been on methylphenidate, vyvance, then vyvance with clonidine and now a new liquid medication called Quallivant which is not helping. The problems are always the same in school. Disruptive behavior, not listening or not following instructions for the most part, and not acting his age (he is 10 and sometimes acts like a 5 yr old) His...