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[quote=Anonymous]The medicine is short acting and it’s quick to see if it helps. I’m a special education teacher as well who works with kids who have ADHD every day and have for the last 10 years. I work with those who are identified and have iep’s and those who don’t. My view is that medication becomes necessary when your child’s self confidence and esteem start to be impacted by their adhd because they realize that no matter how much they want to be able to ______ (finish work on time, remember things between home and school, make friends, control their reactions, play a game without losing it and making the other kids upset, sit for a lesson with the class without bothering peers, etc etc), they can’t do it. And it’s really hard to feel helpless like that. The medicine can help a child be able to access those coping strategies and be in a place where they can learn them. In my opinion, adhd is a miracle of modern medicine! Best of luck. [/quote]
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