Is he middle school or high school? Which medication did you try? Maybe they can changed them? MY DD is going back on meds after a year without it, her behavior is so much better and so far this year she got all A & BS.

Anonymous wrote:My son with ADHD had preferential seating (next to teacher, away from windows), and was allowed to take breaks during tests, and was allowed to have repeated directions. His appetite was suppressed while on ADHD meds and he felt nauseated at times, but he NEEDED his meds, so he got used to it, and his ped put him on a weight-gaining diet, because he became underweight.

Sometimes you need to accept some side effects.

back in 4th grade when my daughter had preferential seating next to teacher, she ended up talking to the teaching and I guess she gave up and end up talking to her like about her life.

Is he allowed to read a book or similar when he's done? He needs a plan for when he's finished.

Anonymous wrote:Tell him to cut it out or he’ll be disciplined by you.

Why does everything have to be medication, accommodations, etc? Just tell him to stop that behavior, it’s not fair to the teacher, it’s not fair to his fellow students. Tell him you do not want to hear from the teacher again, unless it’s good news.

PARENT YOUR KIDS.

While I don't agree with your PP, I do think OP should talk with her DS about the fact he doesn't think he's doing this. Teach him some skills for reading the room and entertaining himself. If he's in a class he likes with a teacher who likes him, this is best case scenario for learning and practicing skills to use everywhere.

Tell him to cut it out or he’ll be disciplined by you.

Why does everything have to be medication, accommodations, etc? Just tell him to stop that behavior, it’s not fair to the teacher, it’s not fair to his fellow students. Tell him you do not want to hear from the teacher again, unless it’s good news.

PARENT YOUR KIDS.

I would not medicate your child just for this issue. Especially when he hasn’t done well with medication in the past. You, your child, and the teacher will need to work on options for your child when he is done with his work.

Anonymous wrote:What does the teacher think he should do when he's done early? She and your kid may need to talk to create a menu of options.

She offered to let him come in early for tests/quizzes. We're checking in in two weeks. In the meantime I'm going to discuss with pedi to see if he could take the meds around lunchtime (not sure he'll remember). This is his last class of the day so he's fried...

What does the teacher think he should do when he's done early? She and your kid may need to talk to create a menu of options.

Is hyperactivity showing up in other places/ways? There are so many ADHD meds that if he needs support, you shouldn't give up after one failed attempt.

But if it's only excessive talking during work time, the teacher could try other things like putting him at a desk by himself or giving him a task that involves movement.

My son with ADHD had preferential seating (next to teacher, away from windows), and was allowed to take breaks during tests, and was allowed to have repeated directions. His appetite was suppressed while on ADHD meds and he felt nauseated at times, but he NEEDED his meds, so he got used to it, and his ped put him on a weight-gaining diet, because he became underweight.

Sometimes you need to accept some side effects.

Anonymous wrote:Does he have a 504 for ADHD?

He has an IEP.

Does he have a 504 for ADHD?

Give consequences.

is your kid sitting in the front of the class to reduce distractions?

My son's favorite teacher (science!) said she really enjoys working with him because he's so dedicated to the subject and helping others -- I don't think she was just sugar coating it -- but also bluntly told us he's a joker who loves to socialize with everyone and can distract kids when he finishes early and that the classroom dynamic is full of kids who are all friends. He had been on adhd medication but it made him very sick to his stomach. Just brought this up to DS and he denies that he does this behavior. Is next stop with his pedi again? He reacted terribly to adhd meds before, so I'm not sure the best next step.