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bubba2b
I've been looking for another child who was diagnosed with ADHD at an early age...we haven't officially been diagnosed because 4 different professionals have told me theres nothing I can do this early and to wait and see. Can I ask what led to her diagnosis and how you got started on medication this early?
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Re: bubba2b
Had ST from 19 months until 2.5, then was told he was caught up.
No other delays that we know of.
Bolts (runs away from us) anywhere when we let go of his hand...parking lots, crowded restaurants, etc. despite us talking to him about it before we let go of his hand.
Wont sit in his chair for meals, must remind him repeatedly to sit back down. Would rather eat standing up.
Started preschool a month ago (only once a week) and within the first day was moved to a younger room because he couldnt sit still for circle time. Also for accidents.
After 2 months of being decently PT'd (average 1 accident per day), is currently in a 2+ month regression of multiple accidents per day, usually 3-5.
Doesnt play with many toys, and if he does, only for a few minutes. Very little imaginitive play (like with action figures and having them talk to each other). Would rather jump/run/climb. Doesnt like crafts (coloring, etc). We go on at least 2 walks per day to kill time and energy.
I use TV wayyyy too often because its the only thing that makes him sit still. He could sit still for hours and watch TV or play racing video games. Loves electronics/computers/phones. Will sit still for those too.
Not violent, no tantrums unless sent to his room. Pushes kids to get them to play, but not hard, more like he just doesnt know how to ask them to play.
Not motivated by rewards or punishments...could care less about time outs, stickers, etc. The only thing he doesnt like is being separated in his room.
Had to bolt the furniture in his room, he has climbed it.
Have to pin him down to get him dressed and ready for bed, and to brush his teeth. As in, head in my lap, his arms under my legs.
Hard time waiting in line/waiting his turn. We went to a bday party at a gymnastics place and he just couldnt wait his turn, I had to hold him in place. Same with swim lessons...he wouldnt stay on the wall when the teacher took the other kids out into the water.
I have to tell him repeatedly to do something. A lot of the time he ends up in his room because I have asked him to do something multiple times, and when he doesn't, I try to grab him to make him do it and he just runs and laughs.
On the other hand, is ahead of his peers academically. Will sit still for multiple books and likes board games, but maybe thats just because he has our full attention. Transitions are no problem. He's a go with the flow kinda kid for the most part. Has switched sitters multiple times and started preschool without issues.
I'm at a loss as of what to do. I'm told to wait a year (or more, some have even said wait until kdg) before seeking diagnosis. While I dont want to rush things, what am I supposed to do, behavior wise, until then? I can't take my 2 kids out by myself, I can't carry a baby and hold onto my 3 year old the whole time. My husband and I have been on 3 dates this year because we have to wait until my kids are asleep because my parents, our sitters, cant handle both kids for an extended period of time. I dont like going to other peoples houses, (my parents, my SIL, etc) because I can't sit down for 2 seconds, I have to follow him around going "Don't touch that, put that back, stay out of there"
Thanks so much for your thoughts. EVERY TIME I try talking about DS to someone, I get "its his age, he's a boy," etc etc etc. when I know thats not the case. Sorry about the novel.