adhd

I just found this board and really need some advice. If you can bear with me through some of the murky backround details, ( I will try to be brief) I would be forever grateful for any input and help anyone can offfer! I married my husband a litle over 3 years ago. He had 3 kids from his first...

Hi, I have a 10 year old daughter. She was misdiagnosed 2 years ago with ADHD. She has recently been diagnosed with a conduct disorder with compulsive tendencies. Since she was 3 her behavior has changed each year. Not always worse but definitely different. She is frequently suspended and always...

Hi everyone. My son is 8 and in grade 3. He has recently been diagnosed as having ADHD, Conduct Disorder and Cognitive Delays. The school is starting him on an IPP which is helpful. I also have him on a few herbals suggested by his naturopath. Now I'm going to try acupuncture as I was told this...

Hi everybody! I'm new here.... my best friend's adopted 8 year old daughter was recently diagnosed ADHD with conduct disorder and she's having a very hard time dealing with it. She's a very gentle soul herself, and dealing with this has been excruciating for her. She's been going through it with...

Greetings to the board. It has been a number of years since I have participated, and I recently posted on the General Forum. Those of you who remember me probably associate my name with my book,The Defiant Child. I am writing to let you know that my latest book, entitled What Your Explosive...

We have been snowed in for going on 5 days now. We had meltdowns and came back from it, but today.. I am feeling a little overwhelmed. Trying to be a good mom/stepmom and be consistent and teach good values, but I always feel like the bad guy! Jaime is an exceptionally sweet 9 little girl 95% of...

Hi there - I am new here and so glad I found a place where I don't feel alone. I love being a mom to my two kids, but some days the blessings seem so far away and the minute to minute survival seems sooo exausting. After raising a bio girl difficult child 1, we chose to adopt male difficult child 2 at age 5, when she...

I just came across this site tonight, and am glad I found it, but not glad I need it! I am a single mom of 2 kiddos. My daughter is 8. She is autistic, has allergies and mild obstructive sleep apnea. I also have a little boy who is 5. His diagnoses starting around 2 years old, and he just...

If there is anyone...anyone at all that can help me out there? Then now is the time for it. I feel completely helpless and feel a complete and utter failure as a mother. My son is now attending a new school. I pulled him out and home schooled him for about a year after his grandmother died...

I am the mother of a 14 year old with adhd, conduct disorder, anxiety abd depression trying to keep my sanity through it all.. I also have four other children at home besides the 14 yr old. It is not always easy and I often get frustrated but I will never give up. I will be the voice he needs...

Today my son's school called me because he threw a desk at a student and cursed at everyone. When they put him on the phone with me I told him to apologize but he kept saying no. He finally apologized but in a really mean way. I spoke with the assistant principal and told her that he would only...

I need some opinions about a place I found locally that says they do psychological/neuropsychological assessments. This is a private facility, not a Childrens Hospital. Below I will paste what it says under psychological/neuropsychological assessments. I am looking for opinions on if this...

Hi Everyone, I've just spent the past few hours (yes hours) reading the threads here. I just wanted (or needed!) to stop for a second and introduce myself. I have two wonderful daughters; my difficult child is now 5 1/2 and her adoring easy child little sister is 3 1/2. difficult child's behavior problems surfaced...

Hello everyone, I am new here to this place. I have never been apart of a support group but this place seems like a great place to share stories and offer advice. I don't know exactly where to begin so I'll start with introducing myself as MyHrt (MyHrt) stands for MyHeart which is my son because...

You may think I'm crazy for even considering this, but I think a 9-1/2-month old baby I watch may have ODD. I have been around and taken care of a LOT of babies in my 35 years (being an aunt to 24 kids is just the tip of that iceberg), and have a 10-month old of my own. I stay home with my...

I'll start with the history to help. Since 2002 my middle one has been in treatment. Initial diagnosis was simply ADHD inattentive with ODD and just didn't do well with school. She was born with some physical stuff that was addressed early in life that didn't really disrupt her life too much but...

Hello this is my first time on this site.. I have a 5YO who has been diagnosed with ADHD for about 4mos and on Metdate CD. It is working but he has also had ODD and Conduct Disorder added to his diagnosis today. The prescribed him risperidone for him today ... Im scared of this medication but...

good morning. I'm glad I found this site because we are at the end of our ropes right now. I need help and don't know where to go. I'm hoping that someone might recognize this situation and have any advice. I am a step-parent to a 13 y/o (difficult child 1). His father's life revolves around having to feed...

Hello all, I am also new here and just stumbled upon this site out of shear desperation for advice, insight, or maybe to feel as if I am not alone. I am married to a wonderful man and together we have 7 children, the typical his, mine and ours! As if that isn't enough, most of these kids...

Hi there, I have four children, 17, 16, 14 and a half and 4. Older two are boys, and have never had any problems at all. The youngest of 4 is also a dream. The 14 year old girl is an extreme nightmare - been diagnosed by psychologist as having conduct disorder and anti-social personality as...