ADHD - People Who Are Caregivers

Jenn822

posted 10/12/2007, comments (5)

Managing ADHD in a small group, social environment

I am a Girl Scout leader who currently has one girl with ADHD. We are in our second year with the same group and it has come to my attention that other girls in the troop have become very uncomfortable with the actions of the girl with ADHD. Their main problems are that this issue has taken so much attention away from the rest of the... Read more Chevron

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SEstrada63

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posted 08/30/2007, comment (1)

HELP NEED SOME INFORMATION

I have a 4 1/2 year old that has been diagnoised. He also was born with a brain tumor. It was removed when he was 11 months old. Sometimes I wonder if that could have been the cause. But I also have a 20 year old with Discalcalia and ADD. I'm having a hard time with my 4 1/2 year olds head start program. He has started to become violent... Read more Chevron

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Natalie

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posted 08/25/2007, comments (11)

4 year old on ritalin

I have a 4 year old that has just been diagnosed with adhd she is a very very active difficult child but since been put on ritalin she has become more difficult not listening at all violent and distructive. I was just wondering if anyone one else has had anything like that happen. or has some advice.

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posted 08/14/2007, comments (2)

helping my step son with adhd add

I am married to my step sons father we have custody off hes two boys .The one with ADHD is 14 . WE have him going to a therapist, but he has such a low self esteim about him self, When he lived with hes Mother she was never there ,she was willing to give the boys up but didnt want to pay the support (and shes a NURSE ). Our problem is Im... Read more Chevron

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Rhonda

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posted 08/13/2007, comments (2)

educating my boyfriend

Is there any good books on understanding ADHD in children...the struggles they deal with. My boyfriend likes my son but I dont think he understands the difference with adhd and just being a brat. He doesnt understand that I do not think its a great idea to plan a family day at six flags with my 10 year old. I have 2 older children and he has 2... Read more Chevron

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