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[quote=Anonymous]We tried every possible therapy (individual and group), social skill, etc for DS.  Nothing helped.  It was obvious that he was very, very bright, but could not attend.  His behavior was causing social isolation.  We made the decision to put him on meds 6 years ago.  He is now #1 in his class (high school) and the meds have not stopped working.  The only time we have had to increase the meds were after a very significant growth spurt both in height and weight. He is very attuned to when he needs to take his meds and when he can go without depending upon the level of focus and social interaction he needs to maintain. He is cognizant of the positive social impact of the medication and has no desire to stop taking them for any length of time--the time before meds was a living hell for him.  For all who say they do not work, the benefits dissipate, etc., DS is living testament to the life-changing effects of treating a disorder that would otherwise have negatively and most likely permanently effected his ability to be successful in school and with his peers.  Meds are not right for every child/family, but for those of us who made the long and difficult journey through therapy after therapy and still saw our children struggle unnecessarily, medication can be a god-send.[/quote]

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