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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hitting is impulsive behavior and classic ADHD. 4/5 yr olds have trouble controlling themselves and more so if they have ADHD.

My kid, 9, with ASD/ADHD (combined type) has never hit anyone at any age but he is impulsive in other ways.

ADHD medication stops his impulsive behaviors, keeps him from getting frustrated and refusing to do work, and makes him a much happier kid.[/quote]

OP again.  If you don't mind me asking, which medication was successful for you?  We have just started Concerta with my son, and we have seen seen subtle improvements, but it's awfully early, and a very low dose.[/quote]

DS is on Focalin XR, 20mg at 4'4" and 55 lbs.  He was on 15 mg but we had to increase the dosage because he is 10 lbs and 5 inches taller now and DS told us that he did not think his medication was working.  It is working beautifully again with 20 mg.

I have ADHD too and when I was 9, I was much more impulsive and had more issues with emotional regulation mainly temper tantrums than DS.  Impulsiveness can come out in different ways.  DS never has temper tantrums but expresses his impulsiveness verbally, "I want to get myself banned from "X" by behaving badly."

Also, you should see an improvement almost right away if the ADHD medication is working and if you don't, the dosage is either too low or the wrong medication.  But it is correct to start off at a low dose and gradually increase to the therapeutic dosage.  Your child's psychiatrist should be closely monitoring his meds.[/quote]

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