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[quote=Anonymous]DS is 9.  I’m not sure that I’d classify his ADHD as “severe” but he definitely has combined type.  We’ve known since he was 3 that something was going on, and he was evaluated in kindergarten.  He was also a kid who could not sit down with the group for circle time and needed to be wandering the room, rolling on the floor, chewing on something, making NON-STOP noises, etc.   We started medication in first grade (after his teacher said that he couldn’t sit down long enough to even write is name), and it made a world of difference.    He's been on Focalin XR, as it worked for him right away.   He’s finishing out 3rd grade this year, and is doing great.  He still is slower than his classmates to get his work done, but it does get done.  He’s an exhausting child at home, but it’s just because he has a ton of energy.  The medication really made a world of difference and helped his self-esteem.  I know this is overwhelming, but there really are great resources out there.  We found a wonderful psychiatrist, and he’s been instrumental in helping us navigate throughout this journey.  Best of luck![/quote]

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