HELP! Child with ADHD?
If it makes you feel better call the CSE in your school district and request a screening. They should provide you a list of providers to do the screening and the school district will pay for it.Yes it makes sense, is he bored ? kids that are very smart like your son get bored easily and act up they need to be stimulated more, i went on this website 50 things that imitate ADD, and that was one of them gifted children can act like they have ADD, trust me my daughter is gifted and at school they have to keep her stimulated or she goes bonkers and acts up. I hope this helps you...
Hhamlett....
I have a 3 year old that was just diagnosed w/ ADHD and I beg to differ that they cannot be diagnosed young. YOU as a mother KNOW when your child is different than his peers. Your case sounds similar to ours -- our son has always been on the go -- TO THE EXTREME! In fact, many of his behaviors are typical for a 3 year old (and were for a 2 year old) but were just more intense than other children. He thrives on routine (most kids do but he HAS to have it) and he is WAY hyper! He loves to be with other kids but often does not recognize personal space boundaries. He is VERY bright but it has to be on his terms -- he is usually not as good in groups of kids or people -- where there is lots of stimulation! I have also noticed my son does better with older children as well...... but has a hard time connecting socially (and NO to those who will read this and say autism -- it's NOT autism, it's ADHD). His behavior has been observed at many places -- home, church, pre-school and it is pretty clear that he has ADHD.
We have a STRONG family history of ADHD and that is one of the things that pushed us to go ahead with a diganosis. That, and the fact that I need help/resources to help best parent him. My husband (who is also ADHD) is not bothered by it but recognizes that it separates him from his peers. We are getting him tested for allergies, etc. but are pretty certain we are dealing with ADHD.
We are pursuing some non-medication options since there is not a lot of research on long term effects of meds on children so young. Diet changes and supplements can make a big difference and we are hoping that will be the case in our situation. If you are interested in more info on that, PM me and I can give you some great resources.
Anyway, good luck to you, I just wanted you to know that you are not the only one with a young child who may have ADHD!
He sounds pretty normal to me with a few quirks. If it were me, I wouldn't want to rush to get him labeled since labels at age three usually don't hold up, and either change or are taken away when I child is older. If something is up, you'll get a clearer picture when he starts school, and many things make children hyper, not just ADHD. A kid with early onset bipolar can out-hyper any ADHD kid. High functioning autistic kids also bounce off the walls. Why give him a med unless you're sure of what he has? A big clue is looking at your family tree. If mood problems or subsance abuse are in it, those are red flags for childhood bipolar. Neurological difficulties could point to autism. We started the journey when my son was two and his diagnosis was wrong twice and he was put on meds he didn't need. If you do consult a professional I recommend both a chld psychiatarist and a NeuroPsych as opposed to a talk therapist (who has no medical knowledge) or just the school district (they are educators). Good luck. I have a few links for you:
Hey guys. I am new to the board, but I would really appreciate anyone's advice. My son will be 3 in three months. I am wondering if he has signs of ADHD. I have looked it up on the internet and some symptoms he has. Nick is VERY active. He is very defiant. He will not listen. I spank him and use time out, but he does NOT care. I am very consistent, but that doesn't matter. Nicholas will sleep all night and he will take a 2-3 hour nap daily. He is VERY smart. He has extremely clear speech and talks in 5-15 word sentences. He has always been ahead of other children. He tries to hurt our animals and kids his own age, but gets along with children that are older than him. He loves to get into trouble. He will squirt ketchup on the floor and then use my shorts to clean it up. He screams and is ill mannered a lot, but he can also be very sweet and well mannered. I mean, he has a great personality, but if he is the least bit tired then the whole world knows it. He can sit down and watch a movie from start to finish. It is just the amount of energy that he has. he can beat a 6 or 7 year old in a race and can jump off of things that would kill me if I tried. He back talks to me a pretty good bit. Any suggestions?
We don't have any bipolar on either side or any problems with substance abuse at all. I have talked to his doctor which has been my doctor for my whole life and she said that he is testing on a 41/2 year olds level and that he is very strong willed. She told me that I will have problems with him until he gets older because he is smarter than most kids his age, but he doesn't have the self discipline that a 4 1/2 or 5 year old has. . I mean, he started saying his first words at 12 weeks, crawling at 12 weeks, walking at 8 months and was talking in sentences by 1 year. The child scares me sometimes because he is so smart. Does this make any sense?Enter Your Email below to claim your Free Book