babalooba
23-02-2010, 01:55
Im not sure if there is a specific section for this or if I am posting in the right area??
My son is currently 4 years old, turning 5 in May and starts prep in 2 weeks. Over the past year to year and a half I have noticed that my son isn't exactly like the majority of children (I am able to compare as I work in early childhood- pre prep). Over the past 6 months the behaviour has been difficult to handle to the point where its hard to take him out of the house. Recently I took 6 weeks off work to visit my DP overseas and bought Babalooba with me. In this time I was able to really observe his behaviour, I met many of DP's family members for the first time who all said the same thing about DS, that he was a good kid but a major handful. I first considered ADD due to his hyperactivity but didn't think that it could be it due to the fact that he CAN concentrate when he is doing something that he likes. I didn't know a lot about the signs of ADD but did some research while I was there and was stunned! Its was like reading information that was specifically written for DS. He shows all the signs listed of inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity. It was a relief to think that maybe my child wasn't just a "naughty child" that he has been labeled at daycare and people in the past. So we have an appointment for him to see the GP next week. My questions to other parents with children who have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD are-
What does the diagnosis process consist of?
He starts prep in 2 weeks, should I let the school know that I suspect he has ADD?
I read that a change in diet and the way you parent a child with ADD can make a huge difference, should I put into effect these changes now or wait for a diagnosis? (even if he isn't diagnosed with ADD he shows ADD like behaviours)
What foods should he avoid?
I have read as much as I can read but it would be wonderful to be able to hear from parents who have done it and know what works and what doesn't.
Dealing with this has been very difficult as I am a single parent with an extremely unsupportive FOB and a DP that lives in the USA
My son is currently 4 years old, turning 5 in May and starts prep in 2 weeks. Over the past year to year and a half I have noticed that my son isn't exactly like the majority of children (I am able to compare as I work in early childhood- pre prep). Over the past 6 months the behaviour has been difficult to handle to the point where its hard to take him out of the house. Recently I took 6 weeks off work to visit my DP overseas and bought Babalooba with me. In this time I was able to really observe his behaviour, I met many of DP's family members for the first time who all said the same thing about DS, that he was a good kid but a major handful. I first considered ADD due to his hyperactivity but didn't think that it could be it due to the fact that he CAN concentrate when he is doing something that he likes. I didn't know a lot about the signs of ADD but did some research while I was there and was stunned! Its was like reading information that was specifically written for DS. He shows all the signs listed of inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity. It was a relief to think that maybe my child wasn't just a "naughty child" that he has been labeled at daycare and people in the past. So we have an appointment for him to see the GP next week. My questions to other parents with children who have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD are-
What does the diagnosis process consist of?
He starts prep in 2 weeks, should I let the school know that I suspect he has ADD?
I read that a change in diet and the way you parent a child with ADD can make a huge difference, should I put into effect these changes now or wait for a diagnosis? (even if he isn't diagnosed with ADD he shows ADD like behaviours)
What foods should he avoid?
I have read as much as I can read but it would be wonderful to be able to hear from parents who have done it and know what works and what doesn't.
Dealing with this has been very difficult as I am a single parent with an extremely unsupportive FOB and a DP that lives in the USA