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10 Ιουλ 2024 · ADHD can be diagnosed in children as young as three. But the preferred treatment for preschoolers with ADHD is behavior therapy, not stimulant medications.
As a parent, you might wonder whether your preschooler has ADHD or is just being rambunctious and acting typical for his or her age. This fact sheet will tell you more about ADHD in preschoolers and what to do if you are concerned about your child.
You may have received a diagnosis of ADHD from your child’s doctor and probably have questions. This guide will walk you through some areas of strengths, challenges and practical tips for working with your child. In preschoolers, ADHD can look like enthusiasm, zest for life, horseplay, joy, curiosity or “wanting to get into everything.”
Normal behavior vs. ADHD. Most healthy children are inattentive, hyperactive or impulsive at one time or another. It's normal for preschoolers to have short attention spans and be unable to stick with one activity for long. Even in older children and teenagers, attention span often depends on the level of interest.
3 Ιαν 2021 · Is your toddler or preschooler’s hyperactivity normal — or something more? Use this checklist to decode your child’s behavior and to address ADD symptoms before they escalate. Early detection and intervention can make a world of difference in children with ADHD.
One key difference between ADHD and normal childhood behavior is the duration and consistency of the symptoms. For a child to be diagnosed with ADHD, symptoms must be present for at least six months and be noticeable in more than one setting (e.g., at home and school).
What is Behaviour Therapy? Behaviour therapy is often misinterpreted to mean that the child receives therapy to help them alter their behaviour, but behaviour therapy for children with ADHD actually entails teaching the parents and other adults who interact with the child specialized ADHD behavioural management techniques.
