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<blockquote data-quote="InsaneCdn" data-source="post: 559277" data-attributes="member: 11791"><p>Focalin is a form of methylphenidate. Therefore, I'd expect rebound to be part of the problem.</p><p>Is he on standard Focalin? or XR?</p><p>If he's just on standard, then... he's getting a boost for about the first 4 hours, and then the effect declines - and the rebound effect kicks in. He may need a lunch dose - and maybe even a small after-school dose - to be effective.</p><p>If he's on XR, then it's wearing off about the time he gets home and he's into rebound mode. A transition dose may be beneficial.</p><p></p><p>That is... if Focalin is the right medication in the first place.</p><p></p><p>Other challenges... if he is really bright, then with the extra focus, he may be getting bored - especially at home. It may be to the point where he hates coming home, and the transition is killing him. (no, can't leave him at school, sorry... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> )</p><p>What is his after-school structure like at your place, as compared to at dad's?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="InsaneCdn, post: 559277, member: 11791"] Focalin is a form of methylphenidate. Therefore, I'd expect rebound to be part of the problem. Is he on standard Focalin? or XR? If he's just on standard, then... he's getting a boost for about the first 4 hours, and then the effect declines - and the rebound effect kicks in. He may need a lunch dose - and maybe even a small after-school dose - to be effective. If he's on XR, then it's wearing off about the time he gets home and he's into rebound mode. A transition dose may be beneficial. That is... if Focalin is the right medication in the first place. Other challenges... if he is really bright, then with the extra focus, he may be getting bored - especially at home. It may be to the point where he hates coming home, and the transition is killing him. (no, can't leave him at school, sorry... ;) ) What is his after-school structure like at your place, as compared to at dad's? [/QUOTE]
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