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ADHD/Hyperactive Moms-questions. Toddler referred for EI

susan1017susan1017 member
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DS was referred for EI today at his 15 month visit. The DR isnt to concerned about his level of activity per se when looked at alone but she is concerned about his impulsiveness + activity + early sensory feeding issues. He is extremely active even for a toddler, he has no fear when around danger which has lead to some big falls (but thank GOD no serious injury), he can not sit still for even a diaper change, wont sit to eat, wont eat if there is anything else that catches his attention, getting into cars is a struggle, I have to have him 5-point harnessed in shopping carts, he is always on the harness when out walking, will NOT sit in a stroller, and the list goes on. 

I am open to hear what the pros say but I am curious if looking back at your child, how early did they show signs of ADHD or Sensory Integration issues? Do you think this is being extremely pro-active or right on target to find it early and address it?  If looking back you were referred earlier, would you have gone?

Thanks for any help or insight. 

Susan

 

 

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Re: ADHD/Hyperactive Moms-questions. Toddler referred for EI

  • blueshirt2003blueshirt2003
    My son started showing signs of ADHD when he was a month away or so from his 4th birthday. He was very defiant and just go-go-go.
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  • notkateanymorenotkateanymore member

    My daughter started showing signs of ADHD when she started school at 4. She couldn't sit to concentrate on her letters/listen to a story. Her hands and feet were always moving a million miles an hour. 

     

    ETA- the older she got, the more glaring the signs were. So after a horrible first 6 months of 1st grade, we had her tested and started meds. 

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  • notkateanymorenotkateanymore member
    Oh and I didn't go get her tested until I was ready for her to be medicated. Because for me, there was no reason to know if I wasn't planning on doing something about it and I wouldn't medicate her until last year. She was 6 then.
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  • winomom22winomom22 member
    DD1 was recently diagnosed with ADHD at 5 and SPD (hyposensitive) at 4.5 by an OT. In hindsight, I can point out certain things that now explain why she was the way she was, but at the time I just thought she was a little more active than your typical toddler/preschooler. It's hard to diagnose that early since it is normal for a toddler/preschooler to be active and have trouble listening. DD1 has always been in constant motion. It was exhausting going anywhere with her-she was into everything and had to touch everything. As she got older and other professionals brought up concerns, I had her evaluated by a neuropsychologist. At this point, the teachers are working with her to help her focus and sit still in school. She sits on a bouncy seat and has a cush ball to fidget with as well as a chewie to chew since she typically sensory seeks with her mouth (chews on her hair/clothing). I am hoping to hold off on medicating for now. I am open to it, but she is still very young and only in pre-K at this point. It never hurts to be proactive and have him evaluated. If you have concerns and the Ped does too, what's the harm in having him evaluated? He is way too young for meds, but they can work with him on his sensory issues if he has any. 
    Child #1: 6 yo DD Child #2: 2yo DD
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  • susan1017susan1017 member

    Thank you all so much for your stories! I realize that the Dx comes later so I am slightly skeptical to have him evaluated so early. He was super early in his physical milestones (rolled at 3 week, crawled at 5 mos, walked at 9.5 mos.) so I have always told myself that he can move but has no understanding of how or why. I think this is what the DR see when she looks at his impulsiveness. 

    Meds are NOT on the table at this point even if they are suggested (which I doubt at this young age) and I am hoping upon hope that he will outgrow some of these behaviors.

    Thanks again for taking the time to respond. I really appreciate your time and effort :-)

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  • shouldbworkinshouldbworkin

    DS was referred for EI at 18 mos old b/c of feeding/sensory issues.  Since he had no serious learning delays, we weren't accepted into EI.  So, just be prepared for that . You may need to go a private route. 

    At 3 y/o, DS was off the charts defiant.  At 4 y/o he was very aggressive and impulsive, it caused huge problems in PS.  It continued into KG and we sought behavior mod therapy, which I wish we'd done sooner.  As his school work has become more difficult and he has less opportunities to pursue things on his own agenda, his focus issues have come to light.  He's never been constantly on the go in the true hyperactive sense, but he cannot sit  still in school.  There is too much distraction going on all the time and as he's gotten older he needs more and more physical outlets each day.  He's not full of never ending energy, but he's got to get some of it out regularly to be productive.

    DS1 age 7, DD age 5 and DS2 born 4/3/12
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  • mum2jack&littlebmum2jack&littleb
    For me, it would not be about getting a diagnosis so much as a way to get into the system and make sure that he is receiving services.  If he qualifies, then the system is obligated legally to provide services to him (OT, ST, etc).  If you can get him help early, why not try?
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