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[quote=Anonymous]This is 14:15 again. So it sounds like his behavior/impulsivity is really the issue. Is he able to focus on tasks in the classroom? What exactly is going on in class that is still an issue? In my experience, the ONLY thing that has worked on the impulsivity is meds. There's a reason it's called impulsivity -- because it can't be controlled. We tried OT and CBT and had many classroom interventions (behavior charts, special chair, timers, weighted vest, checklists, etc.) but saw no discernable results until we started meds. When we've had to do a booster for our son in pill form rather than capsule, we've also buried it in a spoonful of ice cream and just had him swallow the ice cream immediately before it melts in his mouth. Have you tried the Daytrana patch? Regarding your son's weight, have you switched to whole milk, butter on pasta, lots of calorie dense snacks, high-calorie dessert every night? We pretty much let our son eat anything (even junk, within reason) if it means he keeps his weight up. It definitely takes some effort to make sure he eats enough -- we bribe with iPad time, whatever it takes![/quote]

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