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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Medication? A little boy in my child's K class had to start meds because he was just entirely out of control. It's on the early side, but in rare cases, some patients do actually need medication.

I wouldn't medicate for summer camps, mind you. But if he's like this now, he'll be a holy terror in school. He needs medication for school. Most ADHD simulants are habit-forming, so he needs medication breaks regularly (on weekends and holidays). My son was medicated from 5th to 12th grade and now in college doesn't need regular meds anymore. 
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Camp has way more transitions and unstructured time than schools. Meds are essential at camp. [/quote]

She doesn't want to head about meds. Don't bother. [/quote]

Op here. Read the effing thread. My kid has been medicated since he was 3, on stimulants since 4. We’ve been on 10 different psych meds at various doses. We see a child psychiatrist monthly. I’m not interested in discussing meds because I am already having those discussions with my son’s medical team. I do not need that kind of input here. He’s currently on 3 different psychiatric meds, and he’s 5 years old.

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If you want him to succeed in any activity, you will probably need private lessons.  I think gymnastics could be great.  If you live in the right area, mountain biking, and skiing are fantastic, as hyperactive kids are often adrenaline junkies.  Besides gymnastics and skiing, activities that work well for hyperactive ADHD kids that can be learned through private lessons include tennis, swimming, golf, and squash.  I'm sure there are more.   Personally, I'd start with gymnastics and swimming.  Gymnastics builds an athletic foundation and swimming is a necessary life skill if nothing else.  [/quote]

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