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Ritalin the effects on a young child with Autisim

kez2476

My seven year old Nephew has been diagnosed with Autisim. Ritalin medication has been discussed for my nephew to take. But our family is very worried, concerned about Ritalin. Heard bad reports about this medication. Not happy about this medication for my seven year old nephew. As a family can we ask for an alternate medication. Or do we not have any choice. Please need some helpful advice. very concerned for my nephews well-being

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    P.s. my 10 y/o nephew has an ASD diagnosis and is on a tiny dose of Ritalin - it's been amazing how much it's helped his function and focus. His dose is far lower than would be expected to be effective for his weight, but higher doses worsened insomnia - so he has the tiny dose at 7am every day (no weekend breaks, that made him miserably distracted on weekends during music classes and church)

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    P.s. my 10 y/o nephew has an ASD diagnosis and is on a tiny dose of Ritalin - it's been amazing how much it's helped his function and focus. His dose is far lower than would be expected to be effective for his weight, but higher doses worsened insomnia - so he has the tiny dose at 7am every day (no weekend breaks, that made him miserably distracted on weekends during music classes and church)

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