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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. It's only been two weeks! So we've had literally no progress. Having talked to a few psychologists who specialize in kids with ADHD (one of whom even has a son with the exact same profile as mine, only older) the psychologists all indicated that therapy isn't likely to help much - because at this age he will lack the maturity to transfer the skills over to a classroom setting.  A couple of them (and some people on this site) recommended social skills groups as something that might help - so we've been trying to track down a group that is offering a group for preschoolers - and that works on our schedule/geography (we're in the district and I work - so outside the beltway during rushhour just isn't viable).  No luck yet.

He started his new year of preschool yesterday, and this morning I got the "we're working with him on his hitting and pushing" from his teachers.... argh.  [/quote]

OP, progress takes a while and sometimes it's one step forward, two steps back.

Not sure why the psychologists wouldn't say therapy wouldn't help much.  Were you talking to behavioral psychologists?  Behavioral therapy is different cognitive therapy.  A social skills group is a good idea.  Ivymount offers them as well as other groups like SLPs and OTs.

Also, ADHD can interfere with social skills and pragmatics.  So as he learns to regulate himself, that will help.[/quote]

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