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<blockquote data-quote="Chantillylace" data-source="post: 562674" data-attributes="member: 15282"><p>I did read the post about Focalin and the use of kids under age 6. I suppose my thought process was that the reason it's not recommended is because there hasn't been enough research on it with that age group. I would assume that my doctor is reading the latest research and is basing her decisions from that. Also, I work with kids, several of which have ADHD. I know a handful of kids under age 5 on ADHD medication. I know one for sure who is 6 months younger than my son that is on Focalin as well. So, my doctor isn't the only one prescribing it. </p><p></p><p>My son will be five in less than 4 months. The school is basically saying that we are on a probationary period while we try the medication. If changes don't happen, then he will be asked to leave. </p><p></p><p>His primary problem with social skills that we're working on right now is saying hi. Because of his impulsiveness, he just runs up to kids and says hi in innappropriate ways (pretending to "shoot" them with a gun from his fingers, showing them something like his shoes, or making animal noises). He actually has a lot of little friends right now that he loves to play with.</p><p></p><p>I definitely agree that the major problem is the high-stimulant environment, but I can't pull him out and homeschool him. It's just not an option financially... and you might see our pictures on a milk carton. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chantillylace, post: 562674, member: 15282"] I did read the post about Focalin and the use of kids under age 6. I suppose my thought process was that the reason it's not recommended is because there hasn't been enough research on it with that age group. I would assume that my doctor is reading the latest research and is basing her decisions from that. Also, I work with kids, several of which have ADHD. I know a handful of kids under age 5 on ADHD medication. I know one for sure who is 6 months younger than my son that is on Focalin as well. So, my doctor isn't the only one prescribing it. My son will be five in less than 4 months. The school is basically saying that we are on a probationary period while we try the medication. If changes don't happen, then he will be asked to leave. His primary problem with social skills that we're working on right now is saying hi. Because of his impulsiveness, he just runs up to kids and says hi in innappropriate ways (pretending to "shoot" them with a gun from his fingers, showing them something like his shoes, or making animal noises). He actually has a lot of little friends right now that he loves to play with. I definitely agree that the major problem is the high-stimulant environment, but I can't pull him out and homeschool him. It's just not an option financially... and you might see our pictures on a milk carton. ;) [/QUOTE]
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