Childhood ADHD -- attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder Children with ADHD show signs of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsion in specific ways. These children: * Are in constant motion. * Squirm and fidget. * Do not seem to listen. * Have difficulty playing quietly. * Often talk excessively. * Interrupt or intrude on others. * Are easily distracted. * Do not finish tasks. Loving and caring, beeing funny and trustworthy. Those are the things YOU should bring to the childrens world..
My son is 9 years old and was diagnosed with adhd and was put on meds last friday, He was perscriped Tenex 1mg. He has been doing ok with it but it is hard for him to swallow a...
Last update on 12/08/2012 by Heather
My 10 yr old son was diagnosed with ADHD/Bi-Polar 4 yrs ago. It has been a struggle. Right now my main thing is the way he reacts to our saying "No." or anything that he is...
Last update on 12/08/2012 by Gigi_g1977
Last update on 12/07/2012 by Jennifer
My son turned 7 in June. He was diagnosed with ADHD shortly before his 6th birthday. I have another son who is now 16 who also has ADHD and 2 daughters 12 & 13 who do not have...
Last update on 11/30/2012 by Jean
My son has ADHD and is on the Daytrana patch....He will NOT take pills. He does really well on the patch usually but if he misses putting it on or doesn't wear it because he...
Last update on 11/16/2012 by Jack
Last update on 11/08/2012 by Julie
-Think positively -Define schedules and routines -Set clear rules and expectations -Give clear instructions -Discipline, rewards, and consequences -Use time-out effectively...
Last update on 11/08/2012 by Julie
My 3 year old is very active more active than other kids his age he is very talkative aggressive and doesn't listen or follow instructions very well.When I'm trying to teach...
Last update on 11/01/2012 by Jean
So where do I start.. My daughter has been really active since she was about 6 months old. She was always super alert. Started walking by 9 months and she was all over the...
Last update on 10/25/2012 by Amanda
My daughter was started on ADHD medication @ 2 Months ago, I have noticed some inprovement with her focus ( she is extremely behind all of the other kids in her class, and her...
Last update on 10/25/2012 by Teresa
HI All My 8 year old son was just diagnosed with ADHD. He has been put on Ritalin. The 1st few days/weeks were great! But now I'm not sure. How do we know if we have the right...
Last update on 10/22/2012 by Jeanette
I am very nervous my son starts meds tomorrow. Are they really safe , ive never liked the thought of putting him on anything but we are at our last resort.
Last update on 10/15/2012 by Theresa
Does anyone have a son between age 12 and 15 with ADHD that still gets into things like a 2 or 3yr. old would do! I am very frustrated and ready to loose my mind because it does...
Last update on 10/07/2012 by Erin
I have a son who was diagnosed with adhd about 10 months ago, he is 5 years old and the first thing that was mentioned was medication. I was ver reluctant but honestly I was...
Last update on 09/24/2012 by Melissa
my son started school a yr late as after talking with his nursery we felt he was not ready for school from an early age he has always been very active and hyper and acting up a...
Last update on 09/24/2012 by Sue
Hi everyone.....Im hoping someone has some advice for me because I need some help....My name is Melissa and I have a 6 year old son. Short history..my son was born with...
Last update on 09/13/2012 by Maria
Hey Everyone, I am seeing a lot of questions about 'alternatives' for ADHD treatment and looking for natural resources to help their children cope with their diagnosis. I...
Last update on 09/08/2012 by User
My son is on concerta 37 mg. It works well in school, and we are working at the side effects. Loss of appetite, picking at things, are the 2 I have noticed the most. But lately...
Last update on 08/24/2012 by Julie
How on earth do you do it? Do you struggle with showing your ADHD child how and what to do; but not being able to do it yourself? Teaching them to be organized and on time; but...
Last update on 08/14/2012 by Diane
Hi, I have my 11yo son on 20mg Strattera. (He is still on the ramp up - we have him on 10mg for 2 weeks w/ 5mg Focalin) He was on Focalin for a few years, I believe he was...
Last update on 08/12/2012 by Michelle
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