ADHD

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Update 😂 1am and my 3 year old is bouncing on the bed. Send help

What are the signs of impulsive ADHD in a child that young whose brain literally doesn’t have impulse control?

Melatonin can help fall asleep but doesn’t help anyone stay asleep and it’s generally not recommended for long term use, especially in children.

If he’s awake for long periods in the middle of the night he’s likely undertired. What’s your daily schedule? Wake time and bedtime, nap time and length if he still takes one?

Does he have any medical red flags like snoring, sleeping with open mouth, extreme restlessness while sleeping, oral ties, reflux?

I would be very careful here. Many drs and educators are quick to assign adhd to children unnecessarily and in comes the push for medication. Which we know Adhd meds at a young age are unhealthy, and are a huge predictor for higher risk of depression and addiction. The vast majority of kids do these things at this age. They are curious and boys have a ton of testosterone boost and they happen to manage it with wildling, feral, boy activities - which is healthy. Heavy metals, processed food, red 40, sugar, all emphasize what are seen as behavioral or adhd issues. Most schools & daycares have everything ass backwards. Kids are meant to be outdoors for several hours a day, romping, exploring, playing…they often cannot sit still for long and focus, that is normal. Using melatonin from an early age will deplete his natural ability to create melatonin, which means you have a kid reliant on sleep meds to be able to regulate himself for sleep. I wouldn’t involve her after that advice.

Start doing some research, pediatricians are not going to be helpful with this one. There are a ton of good psychologists (more natural based ones) that will explain why adhd is often assumed of children at this age, and especially boys. Having a routine every day where he gets a lot of time to rough house and then also teaching designated quiet solo time is very helpful with transitions. Diet is a huge thing. Having him contribute to the housework, yardwork, all build confidence and give him something to do. Also no screens within several hours of sleep. Reading at night, calming sounds, and even nighttime yoga from YouTube kids is very helpful to calm and regulate for bedtime! I have a feral 3yr old too and was a nanny for a long time - trust me - this is a stage.

his impulsiveness can range from jumping out of car seats in a moving car, or simply wanting to run into the main road. He has been able to walk since 8months was crawling by 6 has no medical red flags. We have a huge family filled with adhd autism Asperger syndrome and Parada Willie syndrome. I myself has adhd along with his father.

he is currently seeing a speech therapist, child psychologist, and the support for learning team. He sleeps with pink noise and red light. Has no screens near bed time and has a book in bed. Like I have said in my other comments we have a family filled with all different disabilities on both mine and his fathers side, we have 4 3year olds in our immediate family and non who are as wild 😅

Totally get it! I mean every other person has been diagnosed at this point, so the symptoms or behaviors associated with adhd are at least very common. I would just stay away from stimulants while they’re a child and wouldn’t commit to a diagnosis until they can get a proper diagnosis which research shows is around 13. If you believe he is prone and possibly does have it, get his Ferratin levels checked, low levels is reflective of adhd but adjusting them reduces it by over 75%. Also, omega 3 and Pycnogenol vitamins are proven to be extremely effective to help with adhd in children and have positive health benefits overall - no side effects short or long term compared to amphetamines. Diet is also key - 70% reduction in adhd in children who were given the properly adjusted diet which is pretty fascinating! A regular and decent amount of exercise is always necessary in neurodiversity as well!