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<blockquote data-quote="InsaneCdn" data-source="post: 603793" data-attributes="member: 11791"><p>Hi, and welcome.</p><p> </p><p>I'm another mom whose kids started with ADHD dxes at the beginning of school and... well... several things.</p><p> </p><p>The ADHD stimulant medications (methylphenidate etc.) have an appetite suppressing effect. At his age, his body is trying to really grow fast. So he NEEDS food, lots of food - but the Ritalin works against him. Especially when he's on it most of the day. So, for an immediate adjustment, I'd be planning for both a major bed-time "snack" (i.e. totally healthy growth-promoting food like fruit, veggies, protein, milk...) and for breakfast being a major meal. Get those calories in to him somehow. </p><p> </p><p>But. At nine. Hmmm... can you tell us more about him? Clonidine isn't usually an ADHD medication. ADHD doesn't tend to bring sleep problems either (other than trouble falling asleep due to stimulant medications). There is probably something more going on. Who gave the ADHD diagnosis? When was his last comprehensive evaluation? Who is managing his medications? (e.g. psychiatrist, or developmental pediatrician, or family doctor?)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="InsaneCdn, post: 603793, member: 11791"] Hi, and welcome. I'm another mom whose kids started with ADHD dxes at the beginning of school and... well... several things. The ADHD stimulant medications (methylphenidate etc.) have an appetite suppressing effect. At his age, his body is trying to really grow fast. So he NEEDS food, lots of food - but the Ritalin works against him. Especially when he's on it most of the day. So, for an immediate adjustment, I'd be planning for both a major bed-time "snack" (i.e. totally healthy growth-promoting food like fruit, veggies, protein, milk...) and for breakfast being a major meal. Get those calories in to him somehow. But. At nine. Hmmm... can you tell us more about him? Clonidine isn't usually an ADHD medication. ADHD doesn't tend to bring sleep problems either (other than trouble falling asleep due to stimulant medications). There is probably something more going on. Who gave the ADHD diagnosis? When was his last comprehensive evaluation? Who is managing his medications? (e.g. psychiatrist, or developmental pediatrician, or family doctor?) [/QUOTE]
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