Would it be crazy to diagnose a two year old with ADHD? - Page 2

tinybutterfly · Nov 25th, 2009, 08:11 AM

diagnosing at 2 yrs old is simply rediculous

a proper diagnose starts around the age of 5, even then with caution,
and with more certainty through elementary age

tinybutterfly · Nov 25th, 2009, 08:11 AM

diagnosing at 2 yrs old is simply rediculous

a proper diagnose starts around the age of 5, even then with caution,
and with more certainty through elementary age

louii · Nov 26th, 2009, 10:49 AM

Have you tried looking at his diet, my DS's behaviour was influenced by certain foods.

If you feel concentration etc is an issue, Fish oils are great they make a big difference to DS.

Also what helps with him is never to springing anything on him, discussing before hand what we are doing, where we are going etc really helps.

Regards

Lou

RubyRainbows · Nov 27th, 2009, 23:00 PM

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Originally Posted by louii

Have you tried looking at his diet, my DS's behaviour was influenced by certain foods.

If you feel concentration etc is an issue, Fish oils are great they make a big difference to DS.

Also what helps with him is never to springing anything on him, discussing before hand what we are doing, where we are going etc really helps.

Regards

Lou

What types of things should i look for in his diet? He goes to daycare mon. - fri. and eats breakfast/lunch/snacks there... so i know he is getting a variety of well balanced, healthy foods. He is a bit of a picky eater... doesn't like meats or veggies. He loves fruit, cheese, cereal, milk, crackers.

I discuss with him alot beforehand of what we are going to do... or how i expect him to behave. He especially hates being rushed in the morning... having to get dressed, brush his teeth, etc and get out the door on time. He fights the hurried morning routine something awful!

RubyRainbows · Nov 27th, 2009, 23:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tinybutterfly

diagnosing at 2 yrs old is simply rediculous

a proper diagnose starts around the age of 5, even then with caution,
and with more certainty through elementary age

I think it's "rediculous" too... but his speech therapist suggested i take him to see a child psychologist. I was shocked that she thought he needs that. I guess i just thought he was having normal "terrible two" behaviors, just a tad worse than some other kids. I was looking for thoughts, ideas, suggestions.... bc i worry the psychologist (or his daycrae teachers) would say ADHD based on the fact that he is so hyper, impulsive, destructive, grabby with peers. Especially as he starts to get into preschool soon.

Plus i wonder, in retrospect, what parents would say older children who *are* diagnosed with ADHD may have "looked like" as toddlers.

tinybutterfly · Nov 29th, 2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MommyTammyPA

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinybutterfly

diagnosing at 2 yrs old is simply rediculous

a proper diagnose starts around the age of 5, even then with caution,
and with more certainty through elementary age

I think it's "rediculous" too... but his speech therapist suggested i take him to see a child psychologist. I was shocked that she thought he needs that. I guess i just thought he was having normal "terrible two" behaviors, just a tad worse than some other kids. I was looking for thoughts, ideas, suggestions.... bc i worry the psychologist (or his daycrae teachers) would say ADHD based on the fact that he is so hyper, impulsive, destructive, grabby with peers. Especially as he starts to get into preschool soon.

Plus i wonder, in retrospect, what parents would say older children who *are* diagnosed with ADHD may have "looked like" as toddlers.

^^ i get that last bit, but even that will be mixed, some will have had a normal toddler and some with a "normal" child will have had a wilder toddler.

as i am a child psychologists myself i'd seriously question the psychologist who diagnoses your child now,
i mean you can always go see them, something else might be wrong,
BUT in most cases it's a waste of money as they'll tell you "sorry, we can't do
much now/can't test now... you'll have to come back in a few years".

i wouldn't worry too much yet, i temporarily work in a day care now and see
alot of 2yr olds who can have quite the temper at times, i mean, if they would
all be future ADHD kids... i pity the world lol

Beltane · Nov 29th, 2009, 12:31 PM

My son has ADHD and I just knew it ever since he was a toddler. He was such a high maintenance child! I think there is nothing wrong with having him seen if you are concerned. I do not medicate my son and found that as he got older, it got easier. When he started school, the teachers brought it to my attention that something was off kilter and I had him seen by a neurologist. Of course, they all tried pushing medication but I wouldn't have it. He is now 10 years old and in the mentally gifted advanced math and reading programs in school. Hang in there. It does get easier.

tinybutterfly · Nov 29th, 2009, 13:49 PM

^^ isn't his behavior a result of his intelligence then rather than ADHD?

louii · Nov 29th, 2009, 17:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MommyTammyPA

What types of things should i look for in his diet? He goes to daycare mon. - fri. and eats breakfast/lunch/snacks there... so i know he is getting a variety of well balanced, healthy foods. He is a bit of a picky eater... doesn't like meats or veggies. He loves fruit, cheese, cereal, milk, crackers.

I found anything that has artificial sweeteners or colours would set DS off, would know by his behaviour that he had been given something.

kk1981 · Jan 10th, 2010, 08:59 AM

hi there , i thought i would post again as since my previous post my ds has started nursery, the nursery have flagged him up as having some sort of behaviour problem, although after a lenghty disscussion we found out he has been pulling the wool over their eyes on a few things.
Although they still have concerns over his behaviour which they describe as baby like and he is lacking in any social skills.... my HV linked this to his speech delay so im totally confused now? x

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Beltane Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 4,384	My son has ADHD and I just knew it ever since he was a toddler. He was such a high maintenance child! I think there is nothing wrong with having him seen if you are concerned. I do not medicate my son and found that as he got older, it got easier. When he started school, the teachers brought it to my attention that something was off kilter and I had him seen by a neurologist. Of course, they all tried pushing medication but I wouldn't have it. He is now 10 years old and in the mentally gifted advanced math and reading programs in school. Hang in there. It does get easier.

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kk1981 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: north staffordshire Posts: 1,147	hi there , i thought i would post again as since my previous post my ds has started nursery, the nursery have flagged him up as having some sort of behaviour problem, although after a lenghty disscussion we found out he has been pulling the wool over their eyes on a few things. Although they still have concerns over his behaviour which they describe as baby like and he is lacking in any social skills.... my HV linked this to his speech delay so im totally confused now? x

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