Change with ADHD is usually gradual. But you should see some positive aspects soon - like less reports of trouble at school and improved social skills.
Are you teaming up therapy with the meds? Meds alone and he'll simply be less problamatic. He won't learn the skills that every one else takes for granted and that's essential especially at his age.
Get a therapist who deals with pediactric ADHD. Particularly find one if you can that can train using Cognitive Behavior Therapy. It teaches new ways to do things that can be a lifesaver.
thank you i'll look into that
My son started at 49 pounds, and is now at about 45 pounds. He started on different adderalls for 2 weeks. This is his second week on concerta 18mg, and he is doing awesome! His appetite is not there at all, but I started him on pediasure with his nightly snack, and I think it might be helping. His stomach aches have almost gone away also. The sleepless nights have almost gone away as well. He is much better this second week. The first night, ne never went to sleep, he was up the entire night. Now, he is about a half hour later than his usual bedtime.
As for the changes. He can actually focus at school. He is in first grade, and his teacher told me he sat and wrote a story for 25 minutes, and she said it was so neat. She was shocked, we haven't told her he is meds yet. Even his karate sensei, kept him after class the other night, just to tell him what a great job he did. His exact words to me and him was "What are you doing to him? He was on fire tonight, Excellent!" Good luck!
hello allcurious as my son started conserta today he is 45 pounds and she started him on 18 mg. When did any of you notice a difference in your child on this how soon?
i heard for the sleepless-ness to use melotonin its natural and works quite well
and what was it that you notice as far as change goes? thanks