I've heard Focalin mentioned several times. What's the difference between it and concerta...other than dexmethylphenidate vs methylphenidate? I mean...what...
Cassie... I'm in VA. I'm in the Northern VA area. Where are you? I have a 10 yr old son who was diagnosed at 5 with ADHD and diagnosed at 7 with possible...
Really, it is the way they individually react to the med. In other words, for some the dexmethylphenidates work and for some the methylphenidate works. It is...
Libbi: Actually, it is very difficult to distinguish between intermittent explosive disorder and ODD. About the only difference I can discern between them,...
My son is asking what is sex. He is 8 yrs old. He was home two wks ago and watched something that he shouldnt of on a comcast demand channel. I did not know...
Marria: My advice is: ask your DS (AND DD - - separately) what specific questions they have. That is the place I started with my two kids (who by now at ages...
Thank you Barb, It makes me feel better knowing , if he asks me questions that I should answer them. I was blown away when he asked "what is sex mom" I...
Yes, just tailor the answer to his questions! And also just keep in mind, he's only 8. So, just the very basics, if you will, are probably going to satisfy...
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Thanks, Barb! It sounds like my DS might fit the IED description better than the ODD ... he has times during the day when he is cooperative and not ...
Hi Amy, Your story sounds like my boy (an 8yo). We're just beginning school evaluations. I'm not sure if my child is ADHD or not yet. I'm pretty sure he...
I've learned a good start is to ask him what he thinks it is. This way you have an idea of what his knowledge base is and can tailor your response to that. ...
We are just beginning our journey. My 8yo son was diagnosed with ADHD by his original pediatrician. Now, I'm told that the questionaires he gave to me and to...
Just in my opinion Focalin wasn't a better choice for my daughter. She was on it until last Thursday and I had them switch it back to Metadate CD (as she was...
Melissa, You said that "DH and I are starting behavioral management classes on Oct 9th." Can you direct me to where you're taking them, or provide me with any...
Hi, My name is Jackie and I have a daughter that was diagnosed with ADHD/ODD when she was 5 years old. There are no support groups in my area and I have been...
Exactly, it involves more of destruction of property, self infliction or inflicting others. For instance when we have tried in the past (a week ago) to put our...
Dear Teresa, My DD is also 13. I know exactly how you feel being at the end of my rope many times. I feel so bad for you because I empathize. The only...
Thanks for the response post, it helps knowing I am not alone. I am 15 minutes outside of harrisonburg,va myself. I am unsure what part of northern va you may...
I'm not sure how this whole web site works. I am totally new at Yahoo. I use AOL regularly. I see a lot of acronyms in people's emails, but don't have a...
Hello, I am a new member here in Colorado Springs. I am 36 and have 7 children. I have ADHD myself diagnosed at age 3 as minimum brain dysfunction later to be...
Does anyone on the list have any experience with Adderall XR? We just started it yesterday for my 7 year old DS, and I'd like to hear about other peoples'...
My two older children are 5 and 7, and have already asked where babies come from, and other questions. We give them just enough information to answer their...
Hi, Could someone please tell me how to get to the chat room for tomorrow's chat? I'm totally clueless! Thanks! Libbi Mom to Ben (7 - ADHD/ODD/PDD-NOS(?)),...
Cassie, Welcome to the list. I am new as well and enjoy the feedback I have been given already. This list is great. Kristina from Colorado [Non-text portions...
Sure, Libbi. Good luck! Barb Mom to 2 in IL ... From: Libbi Rich To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2006 2:32 PM Subject:...
No, Focalin is not a wonder drug for everyone, but it does help some. I hope things go better for your daughter back on Metadate CD. Barb ... From: Melissa ...
Jackie: TALK WITH HER THERAPIST! You don't say if or what med(s) she is on. Sounds like, if she is on med(s), some adjusting has to be done. Do you do...
Lauralee: DD - dear daughter (or darling daughter - - you choose) DS - dear son (or darling son - - again, you choose) DH - dear hubby My son (DS) is 14 and...
