Getting mixed feedback | ADHD Information

I would definately go by what you are seeing at home more than what teachers are telling you and I say this from experience.  Last year our DS was in 1st grade and he was doing well, but it seemed that his teacher was always pushing for better and by the end of the year, she started sounding like he was struggling and kept referring to his meds possibly not working well enough for him.  We contemplated a med change but we just weren't seeing anything different at home so we were hesitant and held off.  He has sensory issues as well and that was really being pushed too...compression vest, wiggle seat, etc...  Now that he's started 2nd grade with a new teacher, we are getting GREAT reports!  He uses his wiggle seat but hasn't used his compression vest at all!  His teacher has noticed that he picks at his erasers and breaks them (the teacher last year didn't like that & took them all away) this is a sensory calming thing for him & his teacher this year doesn't care about it at all...as long as he's listening, which he is.  She said he is doing great and she doesn't have any issues w/him but she is more tolerant, knowing his issues.  This told us that last year's teacher was looking for perfection and was pushing for more when it wasn't there.  From this experience I tell you to take what the teacher tells you & combine it w/your own experiences & go w/your gut.  It could be a matter of the teacher not willing to accept some of the quirks.  Good luck!Looks like it could be environmental. When he's with fewer people, less
chaotic, maybe a smaller space, he's able to control himself better.

Have you looked into sensory issues? My son does fantastic when he's all
by himself, focuses less in larger groups, and in chaotic situations, like
when the halls are crowded with kids, he's a mess.

If it's environmental - that's great. It's such an easy fix. Just have him
stay with other kids when he's learning something, then when he has to
do quiet work, stick him in an out of the way spot in the room - my son's
favorite place to work is in the library nook - where he can focus.

Also - have they tried a wiggle seat? It's like an exercise ball, and kids
have to use little muscle corrections to stay in one position. It drains all
their little twitches so they aren't so jittery.

Good luck!What do you do when the professionals in your child's life are giving you conflicting feedback on how the meds are working?
At home, I have noticed my son is a bit calmer, and slightly more focused.  Not as quick to anger either.
His OT (who he meets with once a week) says his focus and attention have been great.
Yet his teachers are telling me that he is jittery and nervous.

Who am I to believe?
Corrina, the school hasn't tried anything like a wiggle seat, but his OT has and he hates it!  LOL  His OT says although she thinks he has a few sensory issues, he's not a "sensory kid".  I guess that means not severe enough to warrant further therapy in that area.
Jessica, I do give him meds on the weekends...he gets them 7 days a week.   But I am tending to go more by what I see at home, rather than what his teachers are telling me.
You give it to him on the weekend, observe carefully and come to your own conclusions. No need to go any further.