What to do at 3 is you suspect inattentive adhd?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DS is a young 3 and in OT for motor planning/fine motor. Teachers also report that he is spacey when asked questions and struggles to focus on non-preferred activities. I can see he is overwhelmed in groups. He is so young that everything may normalize on its own and we’re already doing OT (no speech needs).

But what should I be doing now in case an inattentive ADHD diagnosis is coming?

Is this a case where zero screens make sense? He has 20-40 minutes per day.

Thank you!

If he truly has a disability, screen time isn't making him disabled. 20-40 mins doesn't seem like too much to me, as long as he's getting lots of time outside. Research shows kids (all kids, but esp our kids w/ adhd) need time upside down, spinning, running, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You wait!

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP again. When children display more subtle signs of what could be various different diagnoses, what’s the ideal time for a neuropsych? As soon as possible so you can intervene—or later so it’s more accurate. Cost is an issue for us so would rather do it once.

def wait. until 7 at the earliest.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Get on waitlists for a developmental pediatrician. At this age it could a range of things, or nothing.

It could be adhd, it could be autism, it could be a receptive speech related issues, processing issue etc. a developmental pediatrician will track your child and also recommend the appropriate therapies and in school supports. As your child gets a bit older, if medication is warranted they could help there too.

In the meantime you should also request an evaluation through your school district for early intervention or preschool services. They will evaluate your child for any delays and provide support/related services if your child falls outside the range of typical development.

This exactly. Get your child checked. There are waitlists. Get on them now. My son was dx with speech delay at 2 and had county services (had the county assess) and then saw a developmental pediatrician right at 4. Has LD's and severe ADHD.