Archive for July, 2008

My son has severe ADHD and I need imput from others whose kids are on Adderall?

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

tara m asked: My son is on Adderall and is not tolerating it well. They are thinking of putting him on Strattera. I have heard that that works more for kids with ADD than those with ADHD.Nellie

Please give me a list of tests that a school psychologist would give to a child with ADHD and APD?

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

pumpkin asked: My daughter is being reevaluated for her trianual this year. She has an IEP for speech. She also has a central auditory processing disorder which has been diagnosed by an audiologist. I would like to know what tests they should give her so that I can educate myself ...

What are ways to curb the behavioral problems in children with adhd without medications?

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

jk asked: My son was seen by specialist and does not complete all the symptoms of adhd. He has only half, but this does not make dealing with his oppositional behaviors everyday any less difficult. He undergoes occupational therapy and sees a child psychiatrist as well as a develomental pediatrician. ...

Is it possible ADHD brats are just possessed by evil spirits?

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

MissKathleen asked: My 9 year old neighbor was diagnosed with ADHD after extensive testing when he was 5. He starts fires in the house at 2 AM when everyone's asleep. He's all scarred up from setting himself on fire. He's mouthy, mean, violent and repeatedly calls the cops ...

How to deal with an adhd child in the classroom?

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

jennifer c asked: Okay, this isn't a question, but more of an answer, but any1 with experience is highly encouraged 2 give advice. My son has adhd and it was very difficult 4 him in the classroom, as well as the teachers and other children. When he was ...

what happens when someone takes adhd medication that is not theirs?

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

goingincircles76 asked: Someone took my daughters adhs medication ( the whole bottle) I heard it is like speed for someone who does not have adhd is that true? They stole the whole bottle but i'm sure they are probley taking 1 or 2 to get high- is that true that its ...

What are the biggest issues faced by parents of ADHD children?

Monday, July 21st, 2008

DLyonsParentCoach asked: I am a personal coach specializing in parenting. Because I am also a mother of an ADHD child, I have decided to focus mainly in that area. I desire to help others in this situation, but I want to focus my attention on the main issues ...

Does anyone else who has ADHD ever get tired of others who say ADHD is fake?

Friday, July 18th, 2008

sailorroyalhope asked: Why do some people belive that ADHD does not exsist? It really gets me angry. I feel like they are calling me a lier.Claude

How do you deal with kids who have ADHD without losing it?

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

Angela asked: My daughter has this ADHD.If she's not on her medication she is so out of control.Though when she is on medication I still can't handle her negativity,lies and her behavior.Please help me.My daughter is 6 1/2 yrs. old.Norma

Is it normal for someone with untreated Adult ADHD to have constant, worried thoughts?

Monday, July 14th, 2008

Marko R asked: As a child I was diagnosed with "off the charts" ADHD and took medication which fixed the problem for about 7 years. I ended the medication in junior high and now I am in college. I am no having constant worried thoughts and my mind is always ...