[SAN] Re: ritalin
- From: <ute.strehl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <san-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 14:33:49
Dear Berrie,
Dr.Hans Kühle (hans.kuehle@xxxxxxxxxxx) developed an behavior observation
system in order to decide how to reduce (or augment)medication. Monastra (in
his famous paper from 2002) used the TOVA (not more than 1 SD beyond the
norm) as criterium for normalization after medication and NF therapy.
Kind regards
Ute Strehl
University of Tuebingen
Berrie Gerrits <praktijkgerrits@xxxxxxxxx> schrieb:
> Dear List members,
>
> I would like to have some good advise with regard to downtraining Ritalin.
I
> am training a nine year old boy officially diagnosed (psychiatrist,
> neurologist) as having ADHD.
> He has been on medication for a year or so. His prescription is:
>
> 1 Concerta 36 mg: contains 36 mg methylfenidaathydrochloride.
> Registered: RVG 28074, Janssen-Cilag BV.
>
> 1 Ritalin 10 mg: methylfenidate HCL 10 mg (10 mg
methylfenidaathydrochloride
> Registered: RVG 27253 (10 mg), Hexal Pharma Nederland BV.
>
> I am training twice a week at PCz-CFz 15-18 Hz reward and 4-7 Hz inhibit.
> Up untill now we have done 8 sessions. Results so far are (as stated by
> father, mother and boy): earlier sleep onset (8.30 p.m in stead of 11.00
> p.m), less crying, better mood, better and more sustained concentration,
> more energy.
> What I would like to know is when to start with reducing the Ritalin. Of
> course this will be done under strict supervision of the psychiatrist. Are
> there specific signs/markers to look for?
>
> When I bought a Procomp in 2003, there was a TOVA test included (sort of
> package deal). With it came a manual on how to use the TOVA to determine
the
> reduction speed. Would this be a valuable tool? Anyone with experience in
> using the TOVA for these purposes?
>
> I would most welcome any advise, thank you!
>
>
>
> Met vriendelijke groet/All the best/Ciao,
>
> Berrie Gerrits
>
> Psychologenpraktijk Gerrits
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