We also used Focalin with success in elementary school. Dd is now no longer on stimulants. The four years she used them gave us time to work with her on coping skills and organizational techniques so that, when she did have to come off (long story, not germane) she wasn't back to square one.
I will say that if one med doesn't work, don't assume that none will. Strattera was a waste of time for us and Vyvanse was a three-day horrorshow. Generic methylphenidate (brand name Concerta) was adequate, just. Some kids, particularly if they've comorbids, are simply medication-sensitive.
