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It’s back-to-school season—and that often means a surge of ADHD concerns as academic demands ramp up, especially around key school transitions like 3rd, 6th, and 9th grade.
In this episode of ADHD, Anxiety, and More, Dr. Elise Fallucco shares a practical, confidence-building approach to picking stimulant treatment for children and teens, answering questions like:
Which ADHD medication should I start first?
When should you use methylphenidate medications like Ritalin or Concerta?
When should you use amphetamine-salt medications like Adderall or Vyvanse?
How does family history help direct treatment choices?
When does it make sense to try a d-methylphenidate medication like Focalin?
00:00 Podcast Rebrand Update
00:30 Back to School ADHD Surge
01:09 ADHD Evaluation Basics
02:36 Case Introduction Third Grader
03:04 Rule of Three Transitions
04:09 Parents Nervous About Meds
04:45 Family History Medication Clues
06:06 Step One Start Methylphenidate
06:33 Short Acting First Rationale
08:05 When to Use Long Acting
08:30 Long Acting Coverage Limits
09:27 Step Two Try Amphetamines
10:59 Step Three Consider Focalin
11:52 Wrap Up Simple Stimulant Toolkit
12:43 Bonus Algorithm and Course
14:00 Closing and Next Week Preview
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