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Autism & Asperger's Syndrome (Expert Forum)
New ADHD Med
Answered by
Myrna Libby, Ph.D., BCBA - Developmental Disabi, autism
The New England Center for Children
Southborough - MA
Questions in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome forum are answered by researchers at the New England Center for Children. Topics covered include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Antisocial Personality Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Autism, blindness, bullying, clinical depression, deafness, dyslexia, mental retardation, and social alienation.
New ADHD Med
by faythe, Dec 15, 2007 12:18PM
I have a student who is currently taking new medication for ADHD and he seems less focused than before. He does not finish his work and does not stay focused. Should I say something to the parent?
Doctor's Answer
by Myrna Libby, Ph.D., BCBA, Dec 18, 2007 10:28AM
, Dec 18, 2007 10:28AM
To: faythe
Yes, I certainly think you should mention your observations to the parents. It would also be a great idea, if you have the time, to work out a data system with them so that they could get direct measures of his on-task behavior and relay that information to the prescribing physician.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Good luck.