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[quote=Anonymous]I wouldn’t have predicted ADHD specifically at 3, but DD has always been a difficult, temperamental, emotional child, and there were definitely moments by that point where I was thinking “this can’t be normal behavior.” But I am a really laid back parent, and all parents complain/commiserate about their kid’s behavior so was kind of hoping DD was in the normal range and would out grow it. DD started having tantrums around 18 months and didn’t outgrow them until 4.5, and still had challenging behaviors. Time outs didn’t work, behavior charts didn’t help much, taking things away didn’t work, so discipline continues to be a challenge.

Preschool was fine until she turned 4.5, and then went downhill badly. We switched schools to a smaller more nurturing environment and things were great until she went to kindergarten. Kindergarten was a rough start, behavior got better as the year went on, but behavior at home was still challenging. DD does very well socially, and has a good group of friends, so she is able to behave with other kids.

We are finally pursuing a diagnosis, likely ADHD. Part of me glad I waited, part of me wishes I had taken her earlier to get a diagnosis/help since DH and I have actively been taking about whether or not to get a diagnosis for 18 months. [/quote]

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