ADHD - People Who Are Caregivers

Little Hugger

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

posted 09/30/2008, comments (3)

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 more Chevron

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posted 09/23/2008, comments (17)

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?

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posted 09/13/2008, comments (8)

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 more Chevron

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posted 09/08/2008, comments (2)

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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posted 08/28/2008, comment (1)

dealing with problems getting ready for school

My son Ian is becoming even more uncooperative in the morning getting ready for school. He does not listen, he is very verbally abusive to me. I have spoke with his therapist about this but nothing has worked.

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