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Managing ADHD Medication at School: Your Step-by-Step Plan

Children with attention deficit order often need a midday dose of ADHD medication to help control their symptoms at school. Use this guide to get your school-day treatment plan in place.

 
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Step 4: Prepare to Tweak Dosage

The teacher should know which medication your child takes and the ADHD symptoms it targets. Ask her to notify you if she notices the emergence of side effects, such as headaches, stomachaches, tics, or "spaciness." Some children also develop ticks, have negative "rebound" experiences, or can feel over-focused. If there's a problem, your child's medication may need to be adjusted.

Next: Step 5: Address Problems...

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