Posted by Kathrynn on April 20, 2001, at 19:25:41
In reply to Redirected: Will Adderal help?, posted by Dr. Bob on April 19, 2001, at 8:09:21
> > Hi! My 7 1/2 year old son, who has been called extremely bright, very cleaver, artistic, creative, imaginative, humorous, and several other wonderful words and phrases, has just been prescribed Adderal. His teachers say that he has difficulty "staying on task" and following directions. "He is disruptive to the other class members" and "isn't working to his full potential". I don't see these types of problems at home. He is very attentive, eager to work together to accomplish a goal, can entertain himself (coloring/drawing/writing) for atleast an hour, without interruption. He loves to watch cartoons and is allowed to view them for 1 hour, which he spends building with Legos/Lincoln Logs or drawing. I'm not sure why there is such a drastic difference at home than at school, but I have noticed that when I have taken him to work with me (I work in sales-pokemon & beanie babies), he isn't able to concentrate on what is at hand. He is easily distracted and 'lost' in all of the commotion.
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> > Anyway, he is to begin taking the medication tomorrow morning. What can I expect? What can he expect? The doctor said that we will "try this" and see how he does. By the way, see you in 6 weeks. If we are trying this, shouldn't we be closely monitoring him?
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> > I would greatly appreciate any input you may be able to give.
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> > Thanks for your help!
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> > Mother to Tyler age 7 1/2 yrs.Hi,
If you aren't seeing the same issues at home with your son, maybe you should research sensory issues. Research Sensory Integration. Your child might just be over stimulated when he is out of the home.
Kathrynn
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