Hi Lisa, Have you asked your child what he was daydreaming about and then decide if it is something he needs or wants or maybe just a problem he is having in general. Usaully children i think daydream for a reason.n i was a daydreamer myseld. it was becuase i had a lot of problems on my mind that i was trying to deal with.
Dear Lisa:
Could it be that he does not have ADHD and possibly some form of emotional disorder (I don't mean to imply). My son is going through the same situation, however, we haven't used medication yet. My nephew is on Adderall and it is still effective. I was under the assumption that the medicine would work if it's needed. Don't hesitate to explore other options. Good luck and God be with you.
The switch was made to Adderall because the Ritalin was no longer effective. Also, the problem is not at home but at school where he needs to be completing his work and learning to work independently.
I find it very helpful if I'm kept busy til I have to go to bed. Maybe if he did chores and got an allowance he wouldn't daydream as much
Dear Lisa,
What prompted the switch to Adderall? Perhaps he should be maintained on Ritalin, if it was effective. Beyond the medication, the common-sense interventions you have described are generally recommended. Take a look at William Barkley's Taking Charge of ADHD. It's a very helpful book for parents of children with theis condition.