What to do if you think your 3 year old has ADHD.

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I’m conflicted about what I should and shouldn’t do. I whole heartedly believe my son may have ADHD because he is just SO hard to deal with. He’s mentally physically and emotionally draining. When I say draining I mean DRAINING!!! Every ounce of patience I have is devoted to him. I also have a 9 month old baby who’s an angel..... waaaaaaay easier to deal with than her brother. I know that if I take my son (who’s 3 going on 4 next month) to the doctor they would say he’s too young to diagnose, or that’s normal toddler behavior or maybe it’s is diet etc etc but I’ve heard those things before I’ve tried those things and quite frankly I feel like I have exhausted every avenue of helping my son. Right now I am writing this with a headache and I am truly at my wits end. Somebody please let me know what you suggest and some kind uplifting words will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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I went through this with my son at 4. My first stop was the pediatrician who referred me to a child psychologist who ultimately diagnosed him with ADHD. Our issues started at 3 but it is sometimes hard to discern between normal 3 year old rambunctious behavior it can be tricky.

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I'm going through the same situation with my 3 years old I've tried all kinds of different things, first I spoke to his doctor, she got us a therapist, that didn't work so we tired music therapy nothing so we tried play therapy nothing so they diagnosed with impulsive disorder now because of covid I'm on a waiting list for some brain scans and other therapy option that may help. If you have found anything that works please help a sister out 😩

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I agree with other posters. Go to your pediatrician and get a consult. 
Also, follow The Lean Green Bean on Instagram. She has a high energy needs child. She’s got some great ideas/resources to get that energy out!!

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Consistent routines/schedule and consistent consequences. A visual schedule helps a lot as well, I suggest one that they can manipulate, once the task is done they unstick it and go over the schedule every morning and let them put it up. When trying to have discussions the use of a fidget toy helps focus. Add Omega-3 and magnesium supplements but ensure you speak to your LO's pediatrician about this first. I know many parents who have seen improvements.

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Find ways to use up more of their energy. I’m putting my son in sports as soon as I can. Ya I get ADHD causes other things like short attention span, easily distracted, but I think that goes for every child and at a toddlers age is too young to be exploring mental health abnormalities. Good luck. My son is four and just keeps going and going and going, his mind and his body, and I’m 35 weeks pregnant and struggling to keep up.

What to do if you think your 3 year old has ADHD.

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