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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My child is 8 years old and has an IEP for speech and, well, everything else except OT. She has friends, but struggles mightily in school--to focus, to write clearly--heck, holding the pencil to hard. I've been talking to people, including teachers, about medication. Obviously, all evidence is anecdotal. Some say if you find the right med and dose (Focatin), everything improves: writing, reading, math, focus. Others say --stay away. Side effects. Personality changes and becomes "flat." I am just at the beginning of this journey. I really am opposed to medication on a gut level, but if she had a fever, I'd give her Tylenol. She is suffering now--should we medicate? Can we try it and see what happens without adverse side effects? Thanks for any guidance... Wary Second-Grade Mom[/quote] Has she been diagnosed with ADHD?[/quote]
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