Adderall seems to be really helping my child to break through the "fog" and become Motivated - That Motivation factor was so lacking before. Of course, when it...
I've never heard that those things work - we tried so many herbals for a number of years before breaking down and going to meds. Sigh! I hate meds, and wished...
Thanks for your support and replies,i will look into our education laws to see what i can find, firstly though i guess I had better get the reassessment and...
Mary, please bend away! In answer to your first question about the assessments, its done in a number of ways. In many cases its like you've experienced where ...
You asked:<br><br><what are your thoughts for the long term effects of such drugs?><br><br>Unfortunately, there have not yet been any studies on the ...
mmplace..so much of your description of your son is SO FAMILIAR...especially the part about staying on task with some things and getting so involved in others...
Just needed a little support here - This morning Miranda told me that the other day she "felt like no one loved her and she should just get sick or die or ...
My son is starting on concerta tommorow and if that doesn't work he will try welbutrin. Anyone has a kid on these please explain how it has work for...
My oldest son, Jonathen (age 15) is currently taking Concerta 54 mg. and welbutrin (150 mg@ 2 x a day). I have noticed an inprovment here at home. He just...
Just assure Miranda everyday that you love her; and continue to keep her Psychologist up to date. Anytime you want to chat let me know<br>Hugs,<br>Ardella...
Hi, We went through a similar situation with my son a couple of years ago. We ended up putting him on an antidepressant. I fought this for over a year but I...
Mari,<br>My son is presently on Concerta after having tried numerous other meds including Wellbutrin. Wellbutrin is in the antidepressant family and takes...
Hi all:) Im 34 female mother of a child with Adhd. His name is Chase and hes 11. Im having some trouble and feel like Im at my wits end. I defend him on ...
Medicines are a GREAT help for ADHD many children, but they are not the total solution. Like all children, they need to be taught the appropriate behaviors. ...
mary, yes people with adhd tend to do better in own businesses. If not in own business , they often tend to change jobs frequently. Also, they often have a...
My 13 year old daughter still goes through times like that. At your daughter's age, her favorite book was one written for ADHD children called "Someties I ...
1st - Thanks everyone. I very much needed to know that I was not alone. Thank you especially gdcphill, I will try to find that book. I have been struggling ...
Jonathan yells out in class when he is frustrated. He does have a full time aide. But the teacher tells him to " leave the class & get out" when he does this....
Well we have gotten ahold of the super. of schools and we are all to sit down and have a meeting on Monday :) So hopefully something will get done. We are ...
hi betty, this is definatly not a good situation for jonathan to be in. is there another teacher that teaches his grade level that you can transfer him to ? ...
To Illana,<br><br>I wish I would have more information on that. Alot of things though that I have heard on herbal alternatives, etc...is that they don't work....
My daughter (9 yrs old) was recently diagnosed with ADHD. She has been struggling with school since 1st grade. In 1st grade her teacher recommended she be held...
Hi Mike, Welcome to the family. Your daughter sounds like my son. He has ADD-inattentive type. Can remember commercials word for word but homework assignments!...
Hi Carol, Welcome to the family. You'll find lots of help and support here. To answer some of your questions, my son is also 11 - ADD inattentive. Takes ...
Thanks Naramee,<br>My daughter does seem "gifted" at times. She is smart as a whip, very artistic, and unlike many ADHD kids, writes beautifully. I try to ...
Mike,<br><br>Homework is an issue at our house too. It helped Miranda with math when I started letting her read problems out loud after she had written the...
