I have, but I don't think it's an ADHD-related thing. My husband and my younger (non-ADHD daughter) are very sensitive to heat. My older, ADHD daughter and...
Hot and cold we haven't experienced but picky eating and nothing with "random chunks" as my daughter puts it. This did get better as my kids got older. They...
Actually I bought the whole fruit popsicles yesterday for my kids and my boys were fine but my daughter could not figure out how we could stand taking bites of...
Bad night, been a bad train-wreck of a week (truthfully, two, but hey, who's counting?). Tonight just showed us as parents how little progress we are actually...
Oh my gosh . . . it really has been a barnburner for you! I wish I had definite answers for you, but I really don't. If your DS is a danger to himself and/or...
Hi everyone, Haven't had my computer in a bit. Have I ever missed at least reading the posts!!!! Any way, we have moved into our new home. It went pretty ...
Wish I had some good advice for you. All I can say is that my kids are terrors for at least 2 weeks everytime I change their schedule. I was just telling the...
Definately would have to agree with the no processed foods, plenty of exercise and limited electronics. We also use nutritional supplements. We call it...
I'm wondering if it's because he's more tired at night, thus giving him less patience. My DS is the same way, his meltdowns are always either in the very late...
Wow, we are moving on Aug. 6th and you are describing exactly what I feel is going to happen w/my DS! It certainly does take time for EVERYONE to adjust to...
Barb, Once the actual dragging of our belongings was over things have gone very well. With the exception of DS melting more it has been a pretty smooth...
actually I hadn't thought of that. After camp all day he probably is exhausted and you are right, behaviors have always been a bit more intense when he is...
Diane: Well, I am glad to hear that, despite your DS's meltdown, you're settling in. It is SOOO hard. We are moving from IL to WI (DH changed jobs and has...
That's alot of driving and sooo hard on a person. My boyfriend commuted from the house we lived in (on my side of town) to this house which is on the property...
We're just getting into the swing of summer now too after 2 weeks. The first 2 were pretty miserable with him having to get used to a change of routine. And...
Hi, My daughter Eden was diagnosed ADHD a couple of years ago and has been on meds during the school day. I am concerned about the long term impact of the side...
Hi, My daughter, Eden, was diagnosed ADHD a couple of years ago and is on meds during school hours. I'm concerned about the long term impact of the meds and...
Jessica, I agree with Barb and Erin that your daughter may have Sensory Integration Disorder (SID). Except for SID, Seperation Anxiety, some of her fears...
To Dr N K Ganguly, Director Indian Council for Medical Research, New Delhi. Dt: 01.07.2007 Dear Sir, This has reference to your statements on the Hib vaccine...
Hi, I'm the mom of a 9 year old girl with ADHD. She takes meds during school but I'm looking at other treatment options. I have read quite a bit about...
hi group.....i may have some trouble getting in here to approve new members or to approve postings etc over the next few weeks....both my computers have...
It's now 24 hrs after cursing incident...did I neglect to mention that? New low for us, I feel so embarassed and ashamed...dearly hope it is never repeated...I...
You certainly HAVE the right to expect the help you and your DS and family need from the therapist. And I guess, IMHO, I wouldn't be gung-ho to stay if you...
Mom - you are not alone - what you are describing we went through with my daughter when we increased her stimulant medications and went with the Daytrana patch...
Thanks Barbjay, and everyone who weighed in.... Our son did have a full eval about 2 mos ago and we don't doubt the veracity of the results, so bi-polar isn't...
Hi... I wouldn't throw in the towel on the Concerta quite yet. I have seen my sons behavior take a dive on his meds for a week or two then go right back to the...
And when we hit these rock bottom moments, I think they are great lessons. When in the middle of it .it's very difficult to see that, but now all of us can...
Hi pisces6261 Thanks for the feedback about medication going "on vacation" for a few weeks. Dad and I both asked one another whether we'd actually seen him ...
My son took Lexapro for the better part of 6 mos. from OCt-March of this year. We agreed that the level of emotionality while taking it toward the end of that...
Hi Jessica, My sympathy is with you for being in search of an eval for your child...It took us 4 mos to get a full one approved by our insurance at the local...