hi there...
My son (nearly 7) started on ritalin in his last term of year one.. he has concentration problems and can be a bit bouncy.. but is not overly hyperactive. All has been fab..he is very behind with his reading and various areas of his education due to hearing probs from birth.. but Ritalin has certainly made a huge difference, he is slowly starting to catch up with his class mate (we are a long way off.. he is at reception level if i am truthful).
The past two days he has gone to school with out his ritallin.. as the chemist had messed up his prescription.. and when picking him up today from school the lsa mentioned that she had enjoyed seeing his character, although he had no concentration and had not been able to do much work, he was more himself. This worried me.. i dont wont him subdued but i do need him to concentrate more, and the ritalin has certainly aided him in the classroom environment. I dont give it at weekends or on holidays.. he is only on 10mg a day.. 5 in the morning and 5 in the pm, I dont think you can get a lower dose? I have noticed that in the mornings once he has taken it he is quieter, but i assumed he would still be his cheeky self.. oh i dont know..he is short and little for his age.. maybe the dose dosnt suit him... i am waffling now:-)..if any one can let me know if they have experienced anything like this.. or any advice on the drug itself i would be very grateful. Many thanks for reading my long essay, ruth x