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Hmmm.....my son is only 7 but the meds help with focus and some impulsivity.

But specifically.  How do you measure focus?  Is it with schoolwork or with everything?  I'm sure most of these kids can focus on tv or video games regardless of meds. 

There are some kids who are very hyper and given meds they can actually sit still where before they are all over the place and those cases are very obvious.  But for many it's not so obvious so that's why I'm asking. 

Just curious for kids on meds like focalin, ritalin, etc.

What exactly does it help with.  What behaviors do you see significantly improved while on the meds?  What behaviors do you see no change in?  What, if any, behaviors get worse??

I'm curious, especially those with older children (10+)