ADHD meds for after-school sports—boost with short-acting dose or try

ThunderDanUnity

Anyone have kids here with ADHD on medication? I want some thoughts/ input.

My 9yo takes his extended release for school. He has club sport practice ad games throughout the week. What do you all do for it, do you give a standard release or go a natural remedy for the sports?

Ive tried a couple of different natural vitamin gummies but have no luck.

THANKS in advance.

ChristianKalleCroob

Take him off!! No kid should ever be on amphetamines there's simply no reason. You're just doubling the odds of drug abuse and throwing his still‑developing brain chemistry off balance.

KevTheRev

I want to start by sharing that I have ADHD and I still do. I’ve learned that long‑term exposure to amphetamines in childhood can lead to psychosis later in life. It’s something that stays with me, just food for thought.

SparkMaster95

I wouldn't give them any medications for ADHD. Make sure they're eating HEALTHY, not consuming artificial foods, chemicals, and dyes.

KazeFire88

We’ve just started working with a naturopath to tackle our 9‑year‑old daughter’s ADHD something I know well, since I wasn’t diagnosed until my early 30s.

We’ve scheduled a blood test and an organic‑acid test before making any dietary changes. In the meantime, we’re already cutting back on added food dyes (especially red) and processed carbs like enriched flour as much as possible, while ensuring she gets plenty of protein and a colorful variety of fruits and veggies.

We’re also giving her higher‑dose fish oil (Equazen) and a probiotic powder (MWH infant).
Since I have ADHD myself, I love sharing what’s helped me and brainstorming ways to apply those strategies for her, too.

DSS94

My 8‑year‑old son is on medication, and we tend to view it as something for school use only. Yet, for sports or any after‑school activity, we’d like him to simply be his whole self.