my daughter is 4 1/2, which I know is young for this kind of diagnosis, but given her birth parents history (birth mom smoked a pack of cigarettes every day during pregnancy and had no prenatal care, a family history of it, and the bahvioral patterns we are seeing (lack of impulse control...random hitting from time to time for NO reason, lack of comprehension, etc.) I am pretty certain this is what she has.
Can anyone help me? I am a elem. school teacher and know many of the signs to look for with ADD/ADHD and, again, I am aware that a diagnosis at this early of an age is VERY unusual, but we want to get a head start on things, as she will be starting school next year and our daily life is being effected by her syptoms.
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!
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.
Hi Everyone!
There is a young gentleman by the name Rusty Lozano who is the very best therapist in his field. My daughter had severe attentional issues in the classroom and her teachers were hinting that we needed to consider medication. Rusty's knew exactly what to do, took initiative and worked with the school and my husband and I. We are on the right path. Jenny's condition improved significantly in such little time. Needless to say, she eared the student of the month award the very next month. Please share my success. You can find him at www.cbbt.org
M. mom of 4
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
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 ###-###-####.
There's a great doctor in the area- Dr. Ray Levy that's written several books and also treats children. www.drraylevy.com
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.
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.
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.
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.
