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[quote=Anonymous]I just started medicating my dd last year when she was 9 in May.  We waited until we had an IEP in place, but by that time, she hated school, had a lot of difficulties socially, and her self esteem was low.  I wish that I hadn't waited so long.  Now in 4th grade, her teacher describes her as organized, efficient and a joy to teach.  She has also gotten along much better socially, and her self esteem has increased.  Last year, she even had crying jags in the hallway at school at least 4 times where a counselor had to help her calm down. These jags would last up to 45 minutes and caused a lot of the girls to avoid dd.  So anyway, yes I think it's time to try medication.  We are using Quillavant XR which is a ritalin type stimulant.  My dr said to use up to 4 mls.  We actually started at .5 mls, and increased by .5 mls every few days until it seemed to "work."  We are at 2.5 mls for all of 4th grade so far, and dd said it helps, and her teacher of course does as well.  She went from 1's and 2's in organization to 3's and 4's.  [/quote]

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