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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DD is similar. Without the Adderall she is happier, but just so obnoxious. She also eats a ton and goes to sleep quicker when she's off the drug. On the medicine, she is more taciturn and moody, but she does great at school. It's hard to know what's best![/quote]

Yup my DS with ASD/ADHD too.  Off his ADHD medication, DS is hilarious, happier, personable, and initiates reciprocal conversations with his peers without prompting in topics of their choice not his.  He eats more.

On Focalin XR, he is more focused and serious but and also more anxious, has performance and social anxiety, feels judged by others, and is generally less social and not as funny.  Seems less happy.

Academically, he does well on or off the medication, is above grade level across the board, although he speaks more in the foreign language he takes off his medication - generally talks more :)

Whether DS is on or off the medication is most obvious in playing sports and chess.  In chess, on the the Focalin XR - he has a lot of time issues.  Plays way too slowly and loses on time a lot even in long games.  Has performance anxiety and is afraid of making mistakes.

It is like turning a switch off the medication - like a completely different kid.   DS plays way too fast and makes more mistakes because he isn't taking the time to think.  Too impulsive.  Generally less focused off the med which is to be expected.

Waiting for just right  :P  :?:  :wink:

Currently, DS is not on his ADHD medication since it does not impact his academics.  He eats more too.  His teachers and his coaches have told me that they prefer DS off his medication, he is happier and more personable,  but we will revisit periodically.[/quote]

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