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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The fact that the medication does not help academic outcomes is mind blowing to me. Why take it especially with all the side effects?[/quote] The side effects aren't bad for all kids and the effect behavioral issues can have on a kids life is barely discussed in the article. [/quote] +1. My DS doesn’t notice the side effects and he claims the medication helps him. When we’ve tried to go without meds he starts falling behind in school.[/quote] Same. That said, DS is beginning to grow out of the major behavioral issues at 13 through maturity. Not medication. But, I’ll be honest, we don’t even know if he has ADHD. That’s just what the testing said. He’s very sensory seeking. He’s very emotional. He can’t sit still. He doesn’t have the attention span to read…basically anything. Medication helps on many levels. It certainly doesn’t cure anything. [/quote]
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