ADD / ADHD: Preschooler
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3 Year Old Prescribed Adderall- HELP!!!!
Asked by N.A. from Spokane
on November 7, 2007
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After the last 18 months or so we finally have some answers to our sons ourbursts and radical behavior. Our 3 year old has been diagnosed with Autism and his Dr. put ...
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- Hi N. I just want to remind you that you never have to give your child medication that makes you uncomfortable! Especially for autism. I am a pediatric nurse and my...
- One of the mother's suggested pre-school. There is a federal law requiring every school district to diagnose and treat pre-schoolers who may have a learning disabilit...
- I have a neice who is autistic, it took a long time to diagnose her, and I would definetly suggest getting atleast a second opinion...Just be as sure as you can be tha...
Needing Pros & Cons on "Adderall"
Asked by D.P. from San Antonio
on March 11, 2008
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We have been having long term "focus" issues with my now 11 year old son and have exhausted all other avenues to try and help him. Last year he was tested for ADHD an...
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- I do not have a child that has been on medication for ADHD, but have nieces and a nephew that take medications. I can honestly say that there is both good and bad rel...
- My brother was on Adderall when he was about that age. He hated it. He lost his appetite, felt different from the other kids (he had to take it at school everyday at...
- My son was diagnosed with ADHD about 4 years ago. He's now 10 and he's doing very well. The first prescription we put him on was Adderal. Although it did work, at 3...
ADHD Medicine for My 4 Year Old Son
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on April 26, 2012
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My 4 year old son has been diagnosed with ADHD and my husband and I have struggled for months with the decision of putting him on medication but we went to the neurolo...
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- Never heard of it. Is there a reason they are starting him before he starts school? My kids started the summer before kindergarten except Andy but Andy has a lot of ...
- It is really difficult and virtually impossible to diagnose a 4 yo with ADHD. I would steer clear of medications and try to work on behaviors.
- We've been dealing with ADHD for six years now and I'd never heard of Procentra until you just mentioned it. I looked it up and it appears to be related to Adderall an...
Anyone Having Trouble with Concerta Medication
Asked by E.S. from Tampa
on December 20, 2007
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Hi. My oldest daughter has been on Concerta medication for her ADHD condition for over 1 year. She was fully potty trained and in Kindergarten. Now she has to wear 2 p...
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- Hi E., I have a daughter that was diagnosed with ADHD young. I did not want to put her on medication because I was suspicious of how many kids were "all of a sudden...
- I am about to give birth to my first child, but we see quite a few children in our Chiropractic office. I would go back to the basics not only for your daughter, but ...
- Maby your child is doing it on purpous just to get some attention! That is just a thought! Im not saying she is but its a chance she is! My 4 year old was pooing in h...
My 3 Year Old
Asked by K.H. from Peoria
on February 17, 2008
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my three year old son is out of control. he is violent with me he hits and kicks and calls names. if he does not get his way watch out because he goes crazy in a sen...
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- Well from everything I've seen and read, your three-year old is likely trying to get your attention. He's probably competing with his older sibling, and I'm sure a lo...
- 'Parenting with Love and Logic' worked wonders for us and our 2.5 year old - I got the audio CD's to listen to as I don't have much time to read the book. Good luck. ...
- Hi K., My son is 5 now but we have had problems with behavior since he was about 18 months. He does have a medical issue so we when to every intervention possible. ...
4 Year Old ADHD???
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on October 6, 2010
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Ok, let me just start out by saying emotions are raw right now and research has not been done.
We just got back from my 4yr old's new doctor for his 4yr check up. ...
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- i'm sure this is obvious but i'd make sure i cut out all corn syrup and sugar and caffiene/chocolate and see if it makes ANY difference first.
- I stopped reading the other responses after awhile becuase some of them really irritated me. I would NOT refer to giving a child antibiotics for a diagnosed condition...
- I could see my 4 yr old with a similar dx, but what we have found is it looks like 2 possible things, Sensory Processing Dysfunction or allergy to artificial colors an...
My 3 Year Old Bolts Every Opportunity She Gets
Asked by B.G. from Ocala
on September 28, 2007
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My 3 year old daughter bolts everytime she gets the chance and she has a special favorite of running in front of moving vehicles. she gives me a heartattack i swear. y...
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- Hi B. I'm a preschool teacher and my biggest fear is having one of my 2 year olds take off on me when we're transitioning from one area to another. there is a CD I b...
- Has she been tested for Autism as well? Have you spoken to your child's pediatrician about this? How could she have gotten out that far? I would definitely buy some...
- Out of curiousity, is your daughter in constant motion? Our daughter was an escape artist even when she was six. She also ran out into the street in front of cars. ...
4 Year Old with Serious Discipline Problems
Asked by A.D. from Norfolk
on November 2, 2006
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My beautiful 4 year old daughter has been lashing out lately. She is hitting and biting. She screams in my face. She always tells me how she hates me and that I am not...
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- Unfortunately, our kids go through break-ups with us. No matter how much we try to protect them from it. She doesn't know how else to express herself yet. And I'm gues...
- I agree with Sarah. Some children have trouble adjusting to change and may act out to get attention. She may in some ways feel anger towards you (even though it is n...
- A., I read a book by Dr. James Dobson, The Strong Willed Child. It was very helpful for me in knowing what kind of discipline and why for my child. In there it exp...
4 Year Old Using Curse Words
Asked by A.K. from Charleston
on May 21, 2008
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My 4 year old son has decided to start using curse words. I'm not sure where he picked them up as my husband and I do not use them and he does not go to daycare. I g...
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- the best thing is to just be consistant in reminding him that those words are off limits. if you and your hubby get upset and make a huge ordeal out if, then he's get...
- I know it is hard but try ignoring it. When he sasys a bad word, just say "we don't say that word" and ignore it. Good luck.
- Dear A., Take a long, thorough look at www.Feingold.org. Feingold is a 30yr old non-profit association whose purpose is to inform the public about artificial ingre...
4 Year Old Diagnosed with Bipolar and ADHD - Anyone Have Advice on Medicine?
Asked by D.H. from Dallas
on June 19, 2008
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My 4 year old son has been diagnosed with ADHD and Bipolar. At this time, we are charting his moods to show what sort of cycle he goes through. We have held off on m...
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- D. I am so sorry to hear that your having to go through this. It is very difficult, we have a 4 year old foster child that was diagnosed with bipolarism around March ...
- I have a bipolar sister. It's a very rare disorder in young children, and less common in males than females. Have you looked for a second opinion of the diagnosis?
- Check out the Feingold diet. It has done wonders for a number of children with ADHD, autism, and a number of other issues. We're getting ready to switch to Feingold ...
