[HarryD]

My son has a diagnosis of Aspbergers and ADHD. Like many, we resisted but also knew our son had some issues. When we discussed meds with our Doc, he put it to us like this: "Take or meds or not is your choice. The meds do not cure ADHD but will help your son focus on the other things he needs to learn/do to be sucessful. In fact, we do the the same program with or with out the meds but we see better sucess with the meds as a part of the larger theraphy".

I can tell you tha tthe days he misses his meds, he is more likey to have "attitude" and an inability to focus on the things he needs to do. His motor skills are degraded and his social interactions are sometimes not within the normal range of acceptable teen behavoir.

I would like to see him permanently off his meds but I know his school work and interactions with his peers is better when he is on his meds.

It is a tough call no matter which way you go.

It has been about 6 years since the original diagnosis and while he continues to improve, he still has a way to go.