Posted by Kymber on April 13, 2001, at 10:27:07
In reply to Re: new dealing with Adderall -- peace?? :) » #1 Stunna, posted by Sulpicia on April 12, 2001, at 23:08:05
> My son is 8 yrs old and recently diagnosed with ADD. I took it pretty hard. I knew something wasn't right when it came to school work, I thought he just needed a tutor, the rest of the problems I just contributed to normal boy behavior. I was wrong and I feel quilty for yelling at him for years about things I now know are not his fault.
I had him tested twice to be sure. They have just now put him on medication, Ritalin, for two weeks at the lowest dosage, with no results. Now they are switching him to Adderall. I am hoping for good results and am greatful for the information in this thread.
However, as with any medication, I am weary about the long term affects this will have on him. I have been trying to read up on this. Any suggestions?
It seems that he will be on medication till Highschool and possibly longer. Were any of you diagnosed as a child? I am very curious about how his ADD will change as he ages, and how it will effect him as an adult.
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