Does my son have ADHD?

Question

My son has hard time focusing and his behavior keeps esculating from the last time I posted something about my son. He has gotten were he will not listen unless you are right in his face and repeat it five or six times. He is also having problems with getting very upset very easily and it is usually something really small. Are these starter signs of ADHD or am I just over reacting and need to work with him with a different approach?

Answer 1

talk to your doctor.........

Answer 2

Six or more of the following symptoms of inattention have been present for at least 6 months to a point that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level:

Signs of ADHD

Often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities.

Often has trouble keeping attention on tasks or play activities.

Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.

Often does not follow instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions).

Often has trouble organizing activities.

Often avoids, dislikes, or doesn't want to do things that take a lot of mental effort for a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework).

Often loses things needed for tasks and activities (e.g. toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools).

Is often easily distracted.

Is often forgetful in daily activities.

Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat.

Often gets up from seat when remaining in seat is expected.

Often runs about or climbs when and where it is not appropriate (adolescents or adults may feel very restless).

Often has trouble playing or enjoying leisure activities quietly.

Is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor".

Often talks excessively

Often blurts out answers before questions have been finished.

Often has trouble waiting one's turn.

Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games).

Some symptoms that cause impairment were present before age 7 years.

Some impairment from the symptoms is present in two or more settings (e.g. at school/work and at home).

There must be clear evidence of significant impairment in social, school, or work functioning.

The symptoms do not happen only during the course of a Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Schizophrenia, or other Psychotic Disorder. The symptoms are not better accounted for by another mental disorder (e.g. Mood Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Dissociative Disorder, or a Personality Disorder).

Answer 3

It could be ADHD, but it can also be Bi polar, they have alot of the same symtoms.You should talk to your Dr. about it.

Answer 4

I've got that problem.

here's a thing to check. does he seem to do miraculously horrable, or at least not so good in subjects he's not interested, but seems to take off on his interests.  this is heightened  greatly with ADD. I usually get a D in a class I don't really like, but get only A's in classes I'm interested in. absolutely no matter how hard I work. most kids would everage B's and C's, while ADD kids be closer to A's and F's. it's hard to explain without it sounding like i'm stating the obvious.

He also sounds irritable. that's likely hormones.I usually get insanely frustrated over everything, especially when things are just boring for a long time. the main thing with us teens is that in modern America, there's just no adventure. no way to prove ourselves. rules and lectures are often perceived as ways of limiting our lives. restraining us, so-to-speak. So it's likely hormones. it's not so much that some of his problems aren't real, but that he's now more likely to act upon them.

Answer 5

it could be, or it could simply be a behavioural problem common with his age. 3 year olds often don't listen. lol.

To see if it IS adhd, you need to take him to a doctor for diagnosis. There is a checklist for adhd, (i.e., certain criteria for proper diagnosis).  IF he meets so many 'symptoms' off of the list, then he probably has adhd.

Hyperactivity, inability to focus OR rather, short-attention span; impulsive; disregards or loses interset in things that are boring or too difficult immediately; irritabilty; BUT is a fast learner and kind of obsesses about the things that he does find interesting, even if they are difficult; i.e., does them very well ..... so on and so forth. There are several different "types" of Add/adhd. All have the same basic criteria for diagnosis however. Though angel is right, and Adhd/Add and Bipolar disorder have a lot of the same symptoms, Adhd is more a learning-behavioural issue (different brain wiring lol) similar to dislexia etc; Adhd/add is NOT a "mental disorder," or a "psychiatric issue" like bipolar, a lot of people falsely assume that it is.

A doctor (or 'therapist/psychiatrist') should be able to properly diagnosis him.

It's not so bad. I'm Adhd.

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Answer 6

I am raising two grandchildren that are 10 months apart in age.  the grandson that I am raising is 4 and his little sister is 3.

All I can tell you is what I have gone through with her. I was having some of the same problems with her that you are having with him. But she also would learn to do something, do it for months, and then get up one day and all of the information would be lost. Or when playing with a group of children, she would after a time, just remove herself from the group play and play alone for extended periods of time. But she also would not listen and often would have melt downs and I was punishing her like I did her brother.

Well after voicing my concerns to her doctor, he referred her to a "behavior specialist" where she underwent quite a bit of testing and then she was sent to a "neurological psychologist" who tested her further. Her diagnosis came back and I was playing a whole new ball game. She has a processing disorder. What that means is that she can hear what I say but often can't figure out what I mean. That is why she would not respond to what I was saying. She cannot follow more than one step instructions. If I tell her to pick up a toy and take it to her room, she can't handle it. She will pick up the toy and look at me or just not pick up the toy at all.

The reason she was having the meltdowns, is because she was very frustrated. Things were getting grid locked in her brain and she couldn't sort them out and would become very upset.

She also has a very bad "sensory disorder" where her senses are taking in everything that is going on around her and then her brain can't sort it out. So she would withdraw from playing with friends and play by herself because all the movement and all the children talking and everything else, going on at the same time was just too much for her to handle.

I will tell you though, that she was diagnosed this past December and she started in a special class in the public school system in January. She is also in speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy twice a week, outside the school system. She has made some wonderful improvements and it is like she is a different child.

It has also helped that I have learned a lot about her disorders and when I see a sensory overload starting (which causes a melt down) I can do my best to remove her from the situation.

Voice your concerns to your child's Doctor and get him tested. It may not be ADHD. There is a whole lot of things that it could be or it could be nothing at all. But the best thing you can do is to get him tested and then if there is a problem, not only do you need to get him the assistance he needs, but educate yourself too. That way, you can understand why he is the way he is and you can help him to learn to cope with things better.

Good Luck to you and him.

Answer 7

It sounds more like a possible ADD than ADHD.  You do not say he has lots of excess energy only that he is not focusing and has trouble following directions.

The first step is to talk to your doctor and give them a heads up on what you are seeing.  Many doctors will not even discuss ADHD/ADD as a possible diagnosis until the child is school age.  At 3 the lack of maturity and being a toddler can cause them to act this way but by the time they reach school level they are coming out of it.  If your doctor is like this do not get discouraged but keep asking questions and work with them on it.

My son is ADHD and we have found that routine works well with him.  Try this with your son and see if it helps.  Also when you want him to do something use as few words as you can to explain it always looking him in the eye.  Set boundries and apply rules then stick to it consistency is the key with an ADHD child.

He is probably getting upset because he is confused.  He knows what you are saying but he is not registering what it means so he gets irritated over it.  Take time and show him or to help him accomplish something.  Just like us children get upset when they cant accomplish something.  ADHD kids also tend to have a temper and lash out in anger when things get complicated.  If this happens take a deep breath and then try a different approach to it and see if that helps difuse the situation.

Answer 8

Age? And yes, it sounds like a start of a horrible life. In my opinion shoot his head off with a shotgun asap. I'm being completely serious. Just kill it.

Answer 9

anthony u wierdo..

Answer 10

take some parenting classes -this way you'll learn about normal childhood development.   forget using a label for your child -he has a name!  quit telling the kid what he can't do and start showing him what he CAN DO.

Answer 11

I doubt it is adhd. It sounds like hormones to me

EDIT: He is 3. I wouldn't be too worried. Sounds like he may be going through the terrible 2's a little later. My daughter did it at 3. As for in your face. I would rule out hearing problems. If all is good then make sure you call him by name first to get his attention. Little boys can get so wrapped up in what they are doing they block everything out. Usually calling their name first helps as that is something they usually hear. Then if it is an instruction you are giving get him to repeat it back so you know he was concentrating. Don't jump to ADHD as he is only 3.

Answer 12

ask a doctor

Answer 13

I tried to have my son evaluated at age 4 for the same thing.  They wouldn't consider it.  He's eight now & is on meds. for ADHD.  You need to talk to the doctor.

Answer 14

you should take him to the doctors its not normall behaviour for a 3 year old xxxxxx