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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would worry more about her ability to succeed than her size.[/quote]

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Would you deny her medicine if she had an issue with her kidney or knee or ear?

You owe it to her to try the medicine for ADHD before her self-confidence plummets any further.[/quote]

I didn't medicate my kid in MS and deeply regret it. It affected him socially and academically.  We did medicate in HS. He himself could see the difference and wanted to take meds.

At least work with a psychiatrist - there are so many options when it comes to meds. I take a atomoxetine, a non-stimulant, and it really doesn't affect my appetite. My kid takes Adderall XR, which does affect his appetite, but he has come up with ways to manage it - big breakfast with meds, little lunch, small snack after school, modest dinner and then a second dinner later at night when the med has worn off. He doesn't take the medicine on the weekend or holidays or in the summer. He is 6'3".

If your child is seriously affected by ADHD, there really aren't non-med strategies to help them in school. You can pay for tutoring after school, but that will still be affected by ADHD. [/quote]

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