It is very important to remember the effects that ADHD have on a kid who is struggling with the everyday stuff. My son is 11 and we have resisted the idea of trying concerta for his ADHD, we have found that medication helps him be more calm, and at peace. Try to imagine what you would feel like if you had jolts of electricity going through your body every 30 seconds that seemed to interrupt your thoughts, memory, and just about everything else. That is what kids suffering from this disorder feel like. A trial of something like Ritalin could be an important step for your child's life. The thing is, the medication will only help with the feelings/physical issues. You must remember that this child has been dealing with these feelings a long time, he will need to be helped with the issues of organization, follow-through and over sight by you and his teachers. Address this now for the future.
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ABSOLUTELY.