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Name: justme | Date: Jan 17th, 2008 3:54 AM
I'm no doctor, but as a parent with good old fashion common sense, I would have to agree with your skepticsm regarding your doctor's diagnosis. How accurately can any sound doctor diagnose a disorder like ADHD after just 3 years of life,where most of that time has been simply about their naturally self absorbed little universe? As a parent I would definitely keep my on on it, however, I would also be VERY careful Not to label, anticipate, or settle for that type of diagnosis at this early, and tender age. 

Name: pullingoutmyhair | Date: Jan 17th, 2008 4:09 AM
It just took me 2 whole hours to put my son to bed after a lengthy drawn and exhausting process. Every night I promise myself that tomorrow I will get him to sleep much quicker, but without fail, every single night I go through the same aggravating processs and have even lost it with my son who innocently explains that he just has that jumpy feeling. I love the idea of trying some natural remedies, especially after learning that the typical add meds are another form of amphetimines. Please tell me the type, brand, and dosage of the omega 3's your utilizing for your child and how long before you were able to see any change, even if minmal Before I pull the few hairs out I have left??? 

Name: Ginger | Date: Jan 18th, 2008 4:45 PM
I have a son now who is 9 with ADHD. He was a little immature at the age of three but no one diagnoses him till he was five. If you got diagnoses you had to have been worried about some of his behaviors before the visit or you would have not brought it up. It is a good thing he has been diagnosed. You can help prevent some of the problems he will have in school. There are several activities you can do to increase attention span. I suggest research. Not all children need medication fact is no medication can help with all the symptoms. His brain is immature as he grows with the right types of activity (play) routine and constancy Children live good lives. There is no magic cure It is about teaching your child how to deal with ADHD. His brain just works a little different then the Average kid. And who wants average kid its boring! Some of our greatest painters inventers sports players of our time and the past have ADHD. If we did not have People with ADHD we all would loose a lot of our creative minds. Then the world would truely be a bore! 

Name: Mary Lou Christiansen | Date: Jan 23rd, 2008 4:58 PM
Hi, My daughter has a 10 year old that does not talk, he is about an 18 month old, he just started hitting and biting, and he will not do anything in school, so just drops to the floor and will not get up or he will bite or hit. He never use to be like that, my daughter is besides her self not knowing what to do. Is there anyone that could help us. My email address is: [email protected] 

Name: Mary Lou Christiansen | Date: Jan 23rd, 2008 5:04 PM
I forgot to say he does not had ADHD, and he is not an Autism. He was checked for all that, no one knows what is wrong with him. He is a very good kid until he gets it in his head that he is not going to do something and he will not do it, and no one can do anything with him. He even tried to bite his mother when she tried to get him up. They will show him his picture board which he talk through and he always marks the picture of home. Please can anyone help us. 

Name: Mindy | Date: Jan 24th, 2008 7:39 AM
I have a 5yr old daughter who is in kindergarden and can not focus on anything to save her life. The teacher thinks that she might have ADD. She does not have the behavior problems that I have read about from some of the other moms on here. I envy all of your strenth!!! I did an online test for her and it is recomended that I have her tested for ADD and dislexia. The drs here won't test her until she is in at least 1st grade or higher. I am afraid that she just won't make it to 1st grade they are already talking about holding her back in kindergarden next year because of the focusing problem. Does anybody know of any drs that will help me here in NM? She has absolutly no focus and jumps from one thing to the next with nothing in between can't hold a full conversation with you and will look you in the eye and look like she is listening intently but will have no idea what you have just said to her. Any suggestions ? What does the omega3 do never mind I will go look it up online. I also have a 3yr old son that sees his sister not listen and is starting to defi me as well but for different reasons and like everyone else I have tryed almost everything, spanking , time out, time in the corner, taking their favorite things away, grounding for the weekend (my oldest) talking til I'm blue in the face. Good talks, bad talks you name it i've tryed it atleast once. Thanks for listening. M 


Name: MN-MOM | Date: Jan 24th, 2008 4:17 PM
Mindy: It sounds like your daughter has ADD, the inattentive type, not ADHD, which includes the more behavioral problems. Is she taking medication? I truly believe in trying behavior modification first and watching diet, but if that does not work, medication is a good complement. My son cannot function unless he has medication, and then he turns from a demon into an almost angel. It takes time to get dosage and type of medication right, but when you do, the child and family are all happier and can function normally. 

Name: Cammie | Date: Jan 29th, 2008 7:51 PM
I am a preschool teacher who decided to alert a mom about my concerns for her son. He is has intense focus, which I have read are "hyper-focus" moments. I have read that these can be symptoms of ADD. He is three years old. Other staff members at the school had noticed this behavior prior to this meeting. I did not put a label on this behavior. The mother was upset, of course. My intent was to make her aware, if she wasn't yet aware. Because this behavior really hasn't had negative effects on his preschool experience, do you think I was out of line in informing this parent? This may be his way of "experiencing and interpreting" his world. I thought that she should know. Now I am doubting my decision. 

Name: MN-MOM | Date: Jan 30th, 2008 3:23 PM
Cammie: You were NOT out of line pointing out your concerns, especially since you did NOT put a label on it, just the actual symptoms. I have always welcomed any and all input from my son's teachers so that things could be addressed as early as possible. I'm sorry that teachers have to put up with some parents who don't want to deal with issues with their children and only want to be told good things. It's important that parents know the whole story....both good and bad. 

Name: erick | Date: Jan 31st, 2008 2:25 AM
sup i am loking for a hirl 

Name: felicia | Date: Feb 28th, 2008 6:09 PM
I have a 3 yr old and im worried she may have ADHD. Her father grew up struggling with a severe case of ADHD her doctor wont test her he says she's to young really how would i know? 

Name: Mrs. mcnair | Date: Mar 29th, 2008 3:05 AM
Hi, We are in opposite side of the spectrum, I have a three year old son who is in need of a dignosis. He is extremely hyperactive, fustrates easily, basically he has ALL of the symptoms of ADD or ADHD. I am seeking all of the information i can possible get, and that is what i suggest for you to do. Dont just rely on what the doctors say help them get the correct answer for your son.. hope I helped .......... 

Name: Sarahfkr | Date: Apr 2nd, 2008 6:11 PM
I am a recently divorced mother of two. My three year old son acts the way many of you describe. I have found nothing that works and his baby sister has been harmed by him many time. He is the love of my life yet I can't get through to him. I almost need to be away from him sometimes. I have stopped having play dates because no other moms want their children around him. A little girl quit his preschool because he was so mean to her. I already feel all alone since the divorve, now I have to keep my kids away from our friends. I am so desperate. The doctor won't do anything till he is in school. Can anyone help. 

Name: Jazzy | Date: May 3rd, 2008 11:09 PM
I 11 years old 

Name: Holly | Date: May 9th, 2008 9:34 PM
My son is 3 and a half and diagnosed with ADHD hes been in a special pre school program for a year and will be next year as well , he is on clonidine and melatonin for over a year , I would love to talk to other parents of children with ADHD to compare sometimes I wonder if the right diagnosis has been made If any one wants to chat e mail me at [email protected] 

Name: camorah | Date: Jun 27th, 2008 5:36 PM
hi 

Name: Donna | Date: Jul 31st, 2008 8:39 PM
I feel the same way Rick does! Parents, teachers, schools etc just want kids to shut up & "behave"! These psychoactive meds ya'll are putting them on are doing more harm than good. They change the way chemical reactors work in the brain, therefore causing malfunctions that could last the rest of their lives. Parents mistreat, beat, or don't discipline their kids at all... the kid responds with the same behavior & the parent says their add & puts them on meds! This is 99% of the problem! CPS should have to do a full blown 6 month case of family interaction before ever placing any child under 13 on meds!
Parents: Do your job & learn how to parent effectively by taking child development classes from the local colleges & learn what's truly going on in their head & maybe you too would find that all these medicines & diagnosis' would be unnecessary. My brother was diagnosed as ADHD as a young child & from personal experience can tell you the meds did more harm than good! Your child is asking for attention! Give it to them! Parent out of love instead of frustration!!! If you do that from the time they're born you won't have these problems! 

Name: jullie | Date: Sep 27th, 2008 4:48 PM
kids cant spell stupid 

Name: isabella | Date: Mar 14th, 2009 2:53 PM
hi my name is isabella wat is ur name lol 

Name: shanester | Date: Apr 29th, 2009 12:40 AM
sup 

Name: kris | Date: May 18th, 2009 2:40 AM
Donna, You are right. meds should be a last resort. From personal experience and 15 years teaching 3rd grade, I can tell you that do meds work! Yes, few children may benefit from reward systems, therapies etc. but true ADD is a chemical/physiological problem. My son had every test and therapy possible for his ADD and when we finally stared his meds, his attention and self esteem soared. I've also seen the same reaction in dozens of kids I teach. One child who wanted to kill himself (yes he was only 8 yrs old ) is one of the most confident and successful children in my class now after being on a low does of Ritalin. You need do try all other alternatives before medicine, but then try medicine...it may work and really help your child. Also I think all kids on medication should receive counseling to help them understand their disorder. 

Name: bethan | Date: May 24th, 2009 9:48 AM
Just wanting to say how positive it is to read your posts and not feel so alone. My daughter is 7 now and have decided now to push for a diagnosis. Up until now I had resisted as I did'nt want her labelled - although I have voiced my concerns at school/doctor/ and health visitor - the latter of which told me that if shed did have adhd we would not be able to contain her in a room - what I wanted to ask is this, is adhd like autism in that is there a wide spectrum of it? My child is able to control herself & focus on an activity of her choice but the moment it does'nt go her way all hell breaks lose. Afterwards she can reason with you and explain why the behaviour is unacceptable, but its like the red mist descends and she cannot control herself, and the next time she loses her temper the pattern is repeated. 

Name: tabitha | Date: Jun 21st, 2009 3:10 AM
can a 3 year old have adhd or add my 3 year old is so out of control she screams all the time trys hurting her self and her little brother time out does not work and poping her doesn't 

Name: ali | Date: Jul 5th, 2009 11:14 PM
hello 

Name: shawn | Date: Sep 10th, 2009 1:48 AM
I have a 3 year old boy. Turned 3 in July. Six months of trying to potty train. Will pee, but difficulty doing number 2. He is a spactic child, high energy. But doesnt fidget and will sit to watch TV or to eat. Likes to play. The only thing is that he had all his earing checked out even ear tubes. He can not speak more then 3 word sentence. Its either No dadda, or Yeah.. Hes going to a speech therapist, but he cant even say his name. Cant fully speak like all the children that was born after he was. He is disruptive in sunday school, got thrown out on the first day of mothers day out. Were doing Early Childhood intervention friday to see what they say. At childrens choir he was too involved in playing and then later he did bump heads with two kids. Im at wits end. His aggression is getting worst. Spankings dont do anything cause its like he doesnt feel it. Hes more upset if your scolding him then a spanking. I read all the stuff but he doesnt have a lot of characteristics that are listed. He doesnt fidget. He goes to bed at 8pm. Nap times are hit and mess but mom lays with him and hes off to dream land. He just likes to play and can get so aggressive. He is big for his age. 43 inches tall, and 48lbs.. Just solid kid, not over weight. Its so much negativity in our house. I have to constantly tell him no and to stop. I have to hold his hand at peoples houses cause hell run around through the entire area or may pull something down. I cant reason with him as he just doesnt get it through. Its like hes DENSE! ANd the strangest part about all this, it started at 16months. I dont know if its a booster shot, but something went off. .He was recalling words he hear before, then its like repetitive one word.. BALl, ball, ball, ball.. I cant begin to put a label on that. Any ideas
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Name: TOTO | Date: Oct 3rd, 2009 7:17 PM
IH 

Name: [email protected] | Date: Oct 10th, 2009 4:00 AM
well im 8 and i dont have add 

Name: Naomi | Date: Nov 13th, 2009 2:34 PM
I have a 3 year old that was just diagnosed with ADHD. The doctor said he is very hyperactive for his age. I noticed that there was something unusual when he turned 18 months. He cant sit still for even a minute. He either jumping, running, wrestling with his other siblings, he cant stick to one task and is very impulsive.

I have a nine year old son who was diagnosed a little over a year ago, put on meds and now is doing great at home and in school. I pretty much already had the experiance and I am also a nurse.

When I braught him to the doctor for the evaluation I didnt even have to say much. The doctor say what my son was doing and pretty much said " I see everything you dont even have to tell me what his problem is" LOL

Hope this info helps
Good Luck 

Name: Naomi | Date: Nov 13th, 2009 2:47 PM
Hi I have a three year old that was recently diagnosed with ADHHHHHHHD. I have a nine year old son that was diagnosed a year ago. We had a lot of problems with him in school and at home. We tried therapy, but that did nothing, finally decided to put him on meds, whic has been working very well.

Yes, kids are kids, and can be active at times and playfull, but when you see that they cant sit still for even a minute, or get through dinner without fidgeting or wanting to jump on the table, then there is a problem.

My son is very impulsive, frustrates easliy, throws things on impulse, he is up and around all day and cant sleep well at night.

But he also is soooo sweet and smart, he already know the english and hebrew alphabet sings songs remembers poems.

Doc says he is too hyperactive for his age and we need to calm him a bit so that he can participate in activities like other kids and sleep well at night.

I wish you the best of luck with your son, don' worry, Even if a child has ADD they can still become very successfull in life, and they are very smart kids just have a little too much energy 

Name: jessika | Date: Jan 10th, 2010 6:53 AM
i have a three year old an he is on adderall and other med that is supposed to he'll him with his behavior .but its not working he's still doing the same things what can i do 

Name: mexican mommy | Date: Jan 10th, 2010 7:19 AM
my name is jessika my lil boy is 3yrs old and hes always in to things u can't set down for five mins with out have to get up because hes doing something dangerous .we live with his granny and 5 other cousins .If he do not get hes way he will hit ,punish throw thing or stab one of the kids with some thing.the dr. put him on adderall but he's still doing the same thing. could it be because he lives with the other kids or what .It hurts me to see my child act like this because i dont know what will happen next.i try buying him things to get him to act right . i try spanking him putting him time out but nothing is working . dose any an have advise about this problem [email protected] 

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