Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Can a Three Year Old Have ADHD?
Read all 13 responses: "I have a three year old little boy and I was wondering if anyone knows if he could have ADHD. My son is a handfull.
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- My son was diagnosed with ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) at 3. He also has Language and Cognitive Developmental Delays. I am in the process of working wi...
- If your curious about that why dont you get him checked with the dr to see if they can find out if he has ADHD my ex fiancee has that and he used to do the same thing ...
- I'd give him no junk food and a natural vitamin with B6 in it. My 5 year old may be add and I am giving him a vitamin to see if that helps him. GOod luck!
Activities for Children with ADHD
Read all 17 responses: "My son is 6 years old and had ADHD. He has a very hard time staying on task. I was trying to find out what extra activities he can ...
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- My son has ADHD and we do basketball...He loves it and it gives them a chance to run using those big leg muscles releasing all that energy so he sleeps better at night...
- I have a 10 yo with ADHD he was diagnosed at age 5. He is on meds for this because of school he was not able to handle school and they were not able to handle him eith...
- My son has ADHD for several years. I enrolled him in Karate when he was 5. It has done wonders for his concentration and self discipline. I recently had to keep him ou...
Children with Adhd
Read all 7 responses: "Are there Moms out there that have tried meds such as Concerta for their child with succuess. Two of our younger children have been ...
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- Hello P. B, Wow, Congrats on being a mom to 6.... Anyway, Yes, I have a daughter that has adhd, she is on meds for it and it works for the most part, pretty good...
- Hi P., I am a mom with 2 grown boys who were diagnosed with ADD and ADHD. When my oldest was first diagnosed (7 years old) I really did not want him on meds. I didn...
- My six yo son had ADHD and is on Concerta. It is like night and day when he is on it and when he is not. I believe he is happier with himself when he can concentrate...
How to Deal with Son Who May Have ADHD
Read all 45 responses: "I have a 3 1/2 year old boy who may possibly be suffering from ADHD. He hasn't been diagnosed yet because I don't want him on ...
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- Make sure you have an outstanding pediatrician and consider food allergy testing. Food allergies can lead to severe erratic behavior. Don't self diagnose your child!
- Nikki C's Advice is fantastic. Scroll down and check it out.
- Have you tried getting him evaluated for Sensory Integration Issues by an Occupational Therapist? I have a friend whose 7-year-old was diagnosed as having ADHD, but wh...
Add/adhd/bipolar?? He's Not Even 3Years Old Yet!
Read all 29 responses: "After I typed this I realized it is really long, BUT I REALLY NEED SOME HELP!! I really need some help understanding this whole ...
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- Hi M., first day care providers are not doctors some of them shouldn't even be working with children quick example where i live at in Staten Island there's a girl i sa...
- Hi, Boy I would like to know what A two year old is doing that would warrant a bipolar diagnosis? I am not sure I would be so willing to label a child of that age ...
- I am just wondering with your busy schedule when you spend time with your children? He sounds to me like he is reacting to stress. It may be that what he really needs ...
Moms Homeschooling Kids with Adhd
Read all 22 responses: "I have 11 year old son with ADHD I feel like he cannont reach his full potential in traditional classroom setting.
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- Lots of parents homeschool kids with ADHD or special needs. Contact HSLDA for more suppport. http://www.hslda.org/
- I homeschool 2 of my kids because of ADHD in one and neurological troubles in the other. They are both from a mother who was using drugs and alcohol. I find it is th...
- You are right. Most school teachers can't do him justice, because he needs one on one instruction, and they have a classroom of students to teach. He may have already ...
ADHD/ADD Question
Read all 12 responses: "I was wondering if there is anyone who knows if there is a age that you can tell if your child has ADD.
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- I was talking to my MIL this morning about just this thing. We were talking about what my husband was like as a baby and he sounds exactly like your baby. I know that ...
- don't know if this will help you at all.i have a now 12 year old son with ADHD and i took him off his meds over 3 years ago.they didnt work for him just made him mean....
- All babies are different and some are more high need than others...why does everyone need to slap a label on kids? Kids are kids let them be...esp. 7 months....sad.
ADHD Testing
Read all 27 responses: "My friend's nephew is showing signs of ADHD and their family doctor does not do testing, does anyone know of a good place to have ...
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- J., My son is also ADHD but has not been tested (I'm sure he has this.) Anyway, for the preschool there is a place called "Tuesday's Child" which deals with the dis...
- Make sure the child gets tested for sleep apnea, which ADHD often gets the wrong diagnosis. her Family Doc should be able to do this one. Here is a good article: ...
- Illinois Masonic has a good reputation for diagnosing and working with children with special needs.
Pediatrician for Child with ADHD, LD
Sep 28, 2009 ... Read all 5 responses: "Hi Moms, I'm looking for a pediatrician who is great for a child with ADHD and other learning challenges.
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- I also have a child with ADHD and some possible learning delays. Our pediatrician is Dr. Daniel Ramirez with Kids Doc Pediatrics and he's located in the medical bldgs...
- I agree 100% with Kelley K. Dr Bain is AWESOME! My youngest is on the Autism Spectrum and we've been going to her for a year and have no complaints. Hope this helps...
- You may to consider a psychiatrist. While peds can treat this, psychs usually have a better understanding of the symptoms, effects and proper medications. I know the...
Thoughts on Strattera and Kindergartener with ADHD
Read all 37 responses: "Moms--I need some help!!! I have been dealing with my five year old for about 3 years now with not so good behavior while in school.
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- My daughter is 7 years old and just started the 2nd grade. We found out in the middle of 1st grade that she had ADHD. We had her tested by a Psychologist and her docto...
- There is a wonderful book out...here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/review/RQ4D70GGHNJB3 I hope you find some real answers. -R.
- Where does your son go to school? I know AISD has behavioral specialists available to help with plans for kids just like your son. Go to your principal and find out ...
