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[quote=Anonymous]It's very common for kids not to be able to hold it together for the entire day, and to have more trouble in one place than another.

One thing to consider is whether something at school aids her (structure/rules/expectations) or perhaps she simply is too exhausted after the effort at school to do the same at home.  For the former, you could consider making the home front more like school, with clear expectations, etc.  For the latter, she may get better over time.  Also I would suggest family play therapy -- too much to go into here, but basically you drop whatever adult thing you are doing/want to do and get on the floor with her.  You spend 15 minutes doingwhatever she wants to do playwise-- dollies, action figures, puppets, whatever.  This can totally relax a child and help lessen their anxiety, plus open up communications.  The most important part is that she directs the entire 15 minutes, whatever it is.  Google it for more tips or seek professional guidance on it.

If you are going to go the med route, look into intuniv.  Less of a "focus" type of drug; more of a "lessen the physical aspects and impulsivity" type of drug.  Fairly long history with this drug, as it was prescribed as Tenex originally, for tics.  We've found it very helpful for DD; it's very calming.  You could also consider an SSRI.

Good luck! Our experience as been steady but slow growth in control and behavior in school and non-school settings, using cognitive and play therapies and medication (stimulants for a time and now a low dose of intuniv).  [/quote]

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