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Status: Haven't been here in a long time. Revisiting because I need support with my ADHD/LD teen.
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- Hi everyone,Just wondering if anyone has successfully used a reward/incentive program for proper behaviour in school and at home. My son is 13. He has ADHD and a LD, and really, really, really hates school. Part of it could be his age.. but I...
- Hi everyone.. Hoping for some advice from someone who has experienced something similar. I have so much going on with my son these days that I'm totally exhausted and so worried about everything. :( My 12 yr old son has ADHD/LD, and has struggled a...
- Just hoping for some advice tonight, maybe from someone who has experienced something similar. I have so much going on with my son these days that I'm totally exhausted and so worried about everything. :( My 12 yr old son has ADHD/LD, and has...
- I'm having a really hard time with my son right now. He just started middle school this year, so he just changed to a brand new school. He has been on Biphentin 20 mg for a couple of years.. it's still working well for him, and he's right where he...
- Hi everyone. My 11 year old son has ADHD and has been on meds for about 3 years. He also has an IEP and is in special education classes for Math and English. He was just this week also diagnosed with a Learning Disability, and while he is very...
- My almost 12 year old son has been on Biphentin for the past couple of years for his ADHD and it has been working great for us. He's always been a very sweet, affectionate, caring boy, who just had trouble with impulsivity and with focusing in...
- Things appear to be going from bad to worse for us.My 11 year old son is having such a hard time in school this year. His teacher is very strict and not very accommodating or encouraging, and my son really can't stand her. So much that he's pretty...
- As I write this, I can't stop the tears from flowing. It's just not fair that things have to be so hard for our kids. I feel so hopeless sometimes. I don't expect things to be great all the time. My son is on meds and has come a long way since...
- Hi everyone,My son has been doing quite well in school since we've gotten the right meds for him, and since we've fine-tuned his IEP in the past few years. In fact, he has gone from C's and D's to A's and B's because of all the modifications and...
- Hi everyone, It's been a long time since I've been on the boards. Things have been going relatively well for my son and me. But I have an appointment with his doctor on Monday for a medication evaluation. My son's teacher last year still found him...
- My son is 10 years old and has an indescribable fear of the dentist, and more specificially, NEEDLES. He needs to have some work done on his teeth, which will involve needles without question, and both of our anxiety is through the roof just...
- Hi everyone, I haven't posted here in quite some time.. hello to all my old friends and also to those I haven't met yet! My son has been on meds for about a year now, and some of you may remember last year I had a LOT of trouble with him in school....
- I was just wondering if anyone has opted to have their child vaccinated against H1N1, and they are on ADHD medication.Considering the numbers of fatalities with H1N1, I decided quite some time ago that my son and I should get the vaccine when it...
- Hi everyone, I had a meeting with my son's teacher this morning about his IEP for this term. For those who don't know, my son has had an IEP for 3 years but was just diagnosed with ADHD last year, and medicated last April. The positive news is...
- My son, who has a lot of difficulties with self-esteem and with academics, excels at running. He's 10 years old and has been on x-country and track & field teams with his school for over 4 years. He was the only one from his whole entire school...