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Amy Pederson

posted 02/03/2008, comments (4)

Dalton's Mom

My son has A.D.H.D. he is in third grade. We have had a hard time getting the right medicine to work. He does fine for me at home on the medicine he has now but it is a problem at school. The hardest issue now is FRIENDS, how do you get the other kids to understand? Dalton is a very kind child but has problems... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/01/2008, comments (3)

help for my sister & her son

My nephew is diagnosed w/ ADHD & ODD. He has been seeing a court ordered psychologist due to problems in school. He is now 12 years old & has had behavioral problems in school since 1st grade. My sister & her husband have tried everything. They love their son very much but he is very difficult. He can be the most loving wonderful boy... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/31/2007, comment (1)

What to do.....

My girlfriend has ADHD. What should I do when I'm around her? How can I help?

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posted 12/21/2007, comments (3)

What medication works best?

My son has autism and ADHD. He is nonverba, so picking a good medication has been challenging. We simply do not know what he is feeling or experiencing. None of the stimulants have worked for him. Other medications like clonidine only make him drowsy and do not help with the inattention and hyperactivity. It is very... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/06/2007, comments (7)

How can I tell husband of 21 years I feel he has ADD? I have kept it to myself for 15 years.

This Sat during a mtg with our therapist, who we have been seeing for 2 yrs to help with disciplining (being on same page), I plan to tell him I feel he has ADD. I welcome suggestions in how to present it so he will feel that it is a new challenge to take on & have the will power to do something about it. I love him and feel I have... Read more Chevron

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