School breakfast programs are provided at many public schools and help ensure that students get the food and fuel they need for their day. But the programs can cause unexpected issues for children who take medication for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Children who participate in school breakfast programs often take their medication before leaving the house. Not only can that cause serious side effects, but it can reduce the effectiveness of the medication, making it difficult to gauge how well the medicine is working.

"All stimulants often create significant medications problems when given on an empty stomach - from Concerta, to Adderall, to Vyvanse, and even the non-stimulant, less effective Strattera, should be given to children following breakfast."

Source: CorePsych

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Children with ADD or ADHD are more prone to over-react when playing with other kids during recess. If your child struggles to get along with other kids, role-playing might help.

"Role-playing didn't help Joe right away. But one day, a few weeks after we began our sessions, Joe was beaming when he came into my office. Once again, a playmate had teased him, but this time Joe hadn't struck back. 'I told him I didn't care what he thought,' Joe explained."

Role-playing can help you teach your child that some responses to teasing and other things work better than others. Read more at ADDitudemag.com.

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