Seeking a Child Behavior Analyst Who Specializes in ADD/ADHD for Very Young Chil

This doesn't answer your direct question for a referral to a behavior specialist, but there is something you might find helpful. There was a workshop in Garland last week by Michelle Garcia Winner (socialthinking.com) that really addresses some of the behaviors you are describing.

I would love to meet with you. My name is K. Estell and have been working with children with behavioral issues for the past 15 years. My number is ###-###-####. I can also send you my resume and give you references if you'd like!

ADD Health and Wellness Center, Inc. in Dallas has great resources for you. However, C. Busu and Fletcher & Associates are two good places to start. If your child is having difficulty in school, you may want to visit www.greatlakesacademy.com then call them at ###-###-#### ext. 103 for a tour. They specialize in kids with AD/HD and other learning differences.

I would go to the Clements Clinic in McKinney---Dr. Clement trained under Dr. Amen in California---research him if you don't already know about his amazing work on brain research. My friend used this clinic and they not only identified that she had ADHD, but what kind and ways to help her daughter.

It has changed their lives for sure.

Hi A.-

We had concerns about our son in his last year of preschool at the age of 5. We are still waiting to see how he does this year in Kindergarten before I seek help from an organization that specializes in neurodevelopment. They help families that think they are looking at adhd/add (and others issues, too) from the standpoint of not prescribing drugs, but doing testing which is private(so it is not on a permanent school record if gone through the school district) and analyzing and then creating home brain "exercises" that create more brain connections and then help bring kids up to speed in the areas they are lacking. The name is Giant Little Steps and they are based in Plano. It is the way we will go if our Kindergartener has problems. Google them for the website. I am sorry I have misplaced my other info. As of a year ago their website and marketing materials were not the flashiest, but we felt it spoke to their authenticity of their primary mission to help others conquer their challenges. Good luck and I encourage you to consider all the options and drugs last.

There's a great doctor in the area- Dr. Ray Levy that's written several books and also treats children. www.drraylevy.com

My son just turned 5 years old and has been receiving behavioral therapy and just started medicinal therapy for ADHD through Child and Family Guidance Center on W. Plano Parkway in Plano. He is responding well so far; you can certainly call them for a consult at ###-###-####.

The sooner you start dealing with the challenges your daughter faces, the sooner she starts feeling more in control of her life...and the less out of control you will feel. Don't let anyone convince you to just wait and see if she outgrows it.

We have used Rusty Lozano for interactive metronome (at age 5), brain training (also called QEEG-guided neurotherapy) at age 6, and biofeedback (starting at age 5). He does play therapy and family counseling too. www.onlinebiofeedback.com
Rusty also works with the Clements Clinic and speaks highly of Dr. Todd Clements as an MD who is slow to medicate, preferring instead parenting strategies, behavior modification, play therapy, nutritional supplements and excercise.

Good luck. Your child will thank you for finding help sooner rather than later.

S.
SAHM of 3

a preggers mother is a contributing factor to children with add/adhd. one thing i have learned from being a step mother/reading on add/adhd, is that a child needs consistent, structured discipline, sugar free diet ie a well balanced diet, routine is vital..... good luck.