Saturday, February 11, 2012

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janiedixon

janiedixon

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My 9 year old ADHD son is so smart

My son is 9 with ADHD he is so bright and outgoing. He has trouble staying on task unless he is very interested or totally busy with the project. Is this normal?
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Little Hugger

Little Hugger

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I am father to 3 pre school boys, 1 ADHD, 1 Autism Spectrum Disor

Filling in The Rest

When I read the other posts I realize how blessed we are, as there is quite a range of behaviors involved. Our boys were, and are, mainly loud and active. They get along very well together and enjoy each others company. They are not violent or aggressive towards each other or other children. Being around them gives the impression of chaos, but... Read moreChevron
gfy4bft

To Debbie Phelps

I have a son who is 11 with ADHD. He seems to have become very lazy...he knows his chores, has had the same ones for 4 years and yet if I am not there standing over him he does not do them. He knows the consequenses but yet he still chooses to get in trouble rather than do the task at hand. Have you went through this and how did you handle it?
Mandie

Mandie

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I'm a 27 year old mother of two little angels

Words of wisdom that came from the mouth of my son's pediatrician!

When my oldest son was going through his rough time between diagnoses of ADD and Bi-polar disorder and I was beside myself thinking that maybe my son was fine maybe it was me who needs help!  My son's pediatrician told me something that will stick with me for the rest of my life!  He said that when you start blaming yourself for what... Read moreChevron
Concerned Mom

Concerned Mom

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ADHD or Bipolar?

I am worried about my daughter. She has been diagnosed with ADHD, but I've heard stories of many children being misdiagnosed with ADHD and later being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She acts out all the time and I'm overwhelmed. Should I get a second opinion?

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