Hi is anyone in Charlotte, N.C.  My name is Pam and I ma looking for a support group for me and Dylan.  He is Adhd also I am looking for a group where Cassie his sister and Dad (undiagnosed Adhd) and I can work together to help Dylan.  He is a great kid.  He is on Vyvanse.  One week and doing great!  Thanks

Pam

Mom to Dylan 9 adhd soccer star

Cassie 7 my little balerina!

Pam,

Sorry, I'm not in your area. I live in Jacksonville, Florida, just down the road.

How is Dylan doing on the Vyvanse? 

My 11 year old, Tristan, has been on it for almost a month. I am very pleased. We had terrible sleep issues with Adderal XR and no appetite. He weighed 3 pounds less he did in August 2006, but is 8 inches taller.  His appetite has improved and his food choices have improved. I don't know it that is med related. (Tristan is a very picky eater and that just about drives me crazy, but that is a whole another story.)  We have entered into puberty and had started being very aggressive. The aggressiveness has pretty much gone away. I forgot to mention that the sleep problems were resolved within 3 weeks on their own. It is so nice to have a child that sleeps regular hours. And my son has gained 2 pounds in the last month. His ribs are showing again, so it is time to gain a couple of pounds.

I am starting to like my child again. 

Reta

P.S. I am am the ADHD parent. I can understand the frustartion my son has.