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[quote=Anonymous]I frequently think with great relief how happy I am that stimulant medications are, for the moment, working for my DS. In general, I hate medication. But this medication has been life changing, putting my DS on a course to be happy and maybe successful enough.

Last year, in second grade, with a strong IEP, this was our experience:
-- daily to weekly calls and emails regarding bad behavior
-- almost no friends, very lonely, suicidal comments
-- only doing 1/3rd of his schoolwork at any time
-- Nonreader, refused to even try to read
-- Complete emotional dysregulation. School refusal every day. Constant ups and downs emotionally.

I was reluctant to medicate even though DS was struggling so much. I tried behavioral therapy, nutritional supplements, elimination diet, counseling,  etc. It was only the fear that this situation would lead to him developing crippling depression or anxiety that pushed me to try the meds. We reluctantly started meds in the summer before third grade.

Now, in third grade, our ADHD-controlled child has:
-- Has a nice group of friends
-- Likes school
-- Does much of his schoolwork
-- Can read on grade level
-- Not one single call regarding bad behavior the entire year. Not a one.

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