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[quote=Anonymous]I was the poster who talked about my child with ASD/ADHD improving dramatically socially after going on ADHD medication at 7.  His social issues was what caused us to get him evaluated when DS was 4 and looking back, I wish they had found the ADHD first and he was medicated then instead of waiting until he was 7.

DS has ADHD, combined type.  The running in circles and inability to sit still, etc. we thought were stims from the ASD.

DS has had pretty intensive social skills training since he was 4 but it really did not seem to "click" until this year in third grade.  He started meds at the end of 2nd grade.  DS is finally able to focus on his own emotions.  He is able to talk about "how he feels" and is touch with his own emotions which transfers into understanding the feelings of others.

Also, he understands what he is learning in his social skills classes and is able to put what he learns into practice because he understands what is going on in his inner life and everyone else's.

Like a different kid literally.

I have ADHD and while it never affected me academically, I am finally more "in tune" with my emotions on ADHD meds.

It's hard to explain but the ADHD meds lets us focus more on our emotional life when there has always been a disconnect.  Much happier![/quote]

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