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[quote=Anonymous]hi.  5 year old on ritalin.  he was suspected adhd from the age of 2, and with extensive intervention for 3 years (specialists etc) finally did the meds.  It was tearing my little family apart.  My 5 year old has significant development delay also.  The severe adhd has meant that he couldn't sit still, focus, was an escape artist, dangerous stuff, couldn't leave him unsupervised for ANY amount of time, and had meltdown after meltdown.  we were housebound from the age of 2 till 5.  going out was a nightmare and i always had to leave after 2/3 minutes.  He is in special school Prep class and the meds have helped, however it does need to be stepped up to the next level as he still can't focus and behaviours are still prominent.  his teacher is struggling so having a meeting with her and his developmental pedi and myself to go from here.  However, the meltdowns have slowed down so much and I can interact with him so much more.  it is awesome!!  sleep has never been an issue and still isn't.  he has lost 40grams in the past 4 months of using ritalin....he was a food gorger previously though and now eats when he is hungry (3 meals a day plus a couple of snacks).  before i had to lock the fridge and cupboards.  but haven't had to do that since starting meds.  he will ask for something to eat when he is hungry now which is awesome.[/quote]

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