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ADHD medications for a four year old?
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<blockquote data-quote="InsaneCdn" data-source="post: 461928" data-attributes="member: 11791"><p>Hi, and welcome.</p><p>Sounds like you came to the right place... sorry you needed to find us!</p><p></p><p></p><p>This is the easiest question to answer.</p><p>1) you are NOT overreacting</p><p>2) this is NOT normal</p><p></p><p>You already know that - but we understand how much it means to hear it from someone else!</p><p></p><p>ADHD vs. whatever else... is tricky. ADHD can co-exist with a raft of other conditions. BUT, ADHD symptoms can also be symptoms of other problems... and which is which? More obvious at 7 or 9, but... you definitely have a problem.</p><p></p><p>Has he ever had a comprehensive evaluation? Something that would screen for developmental issues, learning problems, etc? Who did the ADHD diagnosis, and how long ago? What kinds of medical evaluations have been done - for example, the toileting issues?</p><p></p><p>medications are tricky. Now, I for one am NOT anti-medications. When they work, its like a miracle. But - you have to start with the right diagnosis(ex), then find the right medication, the right timing, the right dose... and THEN... the kid gets to the next stage of development and you start over. So... to start with medications, when you're not sure what all is going on... hmmm... </p><p></p><p>And yet - the situation is actually quite severe. And IF most of the problem really is the inability to "attend" (pay attention), then... medications might make a huge difference.</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile - have you ever seen the book The Explosive Child? If not, you might want to look into it. It gives a different perspective on these kids, and for many of us, has become a valued resource. But - nothing works for every child, so try things and take what works.</p><p></p><p>Others will be along with their questions and ideas, too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="InsaneCdn, post: 461928, member: 11791"] Hi, and welcome. Sounds like you came to the right place... sorry you needed to find us! This is the easiest question to answer. 1) you are NOT overreacting 2) this is NOT normal You already know that - but we understand how much it means to hear it from someone else! ADHD vs. whatever else... is tricky. ADHD can co-exist with a raft of other conditions. BUT, ADHD symptoms can also be symptoms of other problems... and which is which? More obvious at 7 or 9, but... you definitely have a problem. Has he ever had a comprehensive evaluation? Something that would screen for developmental issues, learning problems, etc? Who did the ADHD diagnosis, and how long ago? What kinds of medical evaluations have been done - for example, the toileting issues? medications are tricky. Now, I for one am NOT anti-medications. When they work, its like a miracle. But - you have to start with the right diagnosis(ex), then find the right medication, the right timing, the right dose... and THEN... the kid gets to the next stage of development and you start over. So... to start with medications, when you're not sure what all is going on... hmmm... And yet - the situation is actually quite severe. And IF most of the problem really is the inability to "attend" (pay attention), then... medications might make a huge difference. Meanwhile - have you ever seen the book The Explosive Child? If not, you might want to look into it. It gives a different perspective on these kids, and for many of us, has become a valued resource. But - nothing works for every child, so try things and take what works. Others will be along with their questions and ideas, too. [/QUOTE]
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