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Has anyone had good luck with Strattera?
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<blockquote data-quote="dcwsaranac" data-source="post: 131361" data-attributes="member: 4746"><p>I have no experience with Strattera, but wanted to share my experience with my ADHD/ODD son.</p><p> </p><p>He's been placed on Metadate for ADHD and we've seen wonderous results for the ADHD. At first, we were surprised to see how bad the ODD seemed to get. It was like he was starting to think, but thinking the wrong decisions. </p><p> </p><p>Doctor offered tranquilizers for ODD at the first medication review, but we felt that it wasn't severe enough to warrant tranquilizers. </p><p> </p><p>We are now seeing more and more how Bug will pause to think, and we have been working carefully on behavior modification: dealing with misbehavior swiftly, but without emotion (CHiPs style - with set time-out); suggesting a he take a break if he is headed for trouble, but not yet crossed that line (self correction - he can return to the family as soon as he feels he is under control); positive reinforcement whenever he does well/makes an effort to do good; mega-rewards for defined behaviors throughout the day. Everything is black and white, we even have a behavior chart that we use in metering out tokens for a mega-reward (currently minutes on the computer for Webkins). </p><p> </p><p>The combination of ADHD treatment for impulsivity and the behavior plan for ODD seems to be working well for him. I believe what he needs most of all is practice at the thinking instead of reacting, and good direction. We are considering therapy, but have been running into roadblocks there and aren't sure that it's needed just yet.</p><p> </p><p>It sounds like you are seeing a similar scenario with your child starting to pause to think. I'd say take advantage of it and lock down a behavior plan. Given time, you may see some great progress.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dcwsaranac, post: 131361, member: 4746"] I have no experience with Strattera, but wanted to share my experience with my ADHD/ODD son. He's been placed on Metadate for ADHD and we've seen wonderous results for the ADHD. At first, we were surprised to see how bad the ODD seemed to get. It was like he was starting to think, but thinking the wrong decisions. Doctor offered tranquilizers for ODD at the first medication review, but we felt that it wasn't severe enough to warrant tranquilizers. We are now seeing more and more how Bug will pause to think, and we have been working carefully on behavior modification: dealing with misbehavior swiftly, but without emotion (CHiPs style - with set time-out); suggesting a he take a break if he is headed for trouble, but not yet crossed that line (self correction - he can return to the family as soon as he feels he is under control); positive reinforcement whenever he does well/makes an effort to do good; mega-rewards for defined behaviors throughout the day. Everything is black and white, we even have a behavior chart that we use in metering out tokens for a mega-reward (currently minutes on the computer for Webkins). The combination of ADHD treatment for impulsivity and the behavior plan for ODD seems to be working well for him. I believe what he needs most of all is practice at the thinking instead of reacting, and good direction. We are considering therapy, but have been running into roadblocks there and aren't sure that it's needed just yet. It sounds like you are seeing a similar scenario with your child starting to pause to think. I'd say take advantage of it and lock down a behavior plan. Given time, you may see some great progress. [/QUOTE]
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