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[quote=Anonymous]Mine was like most of the PPs.  Impulsive, touched every little thing, defiant, extreme tantrums, ran everywhere (and into everything and everyone).  I would say keep seeing the dev ped and address the issues that can be addressed without focusing too much on the overall diagnosis right now (even if you're pretty sure where you are headed).  If he needs speech, get him in speech.  Same with OT or behavioral therapy (though 2 may be a little young), etc.  Mine did speech for 3 years, OT for a year, and behavioral therapy for a year.  All before age 5.

DS was diagnosed at 5 and started medication soon after.  The medication is a game changer.  DS is such a pleasant child to be around when he has had his medication.  I can see his wonderful personality and sense of humor that has been hidden behind all the chaos going on in his brain and his body.  That said, in regards to becoming "easier," DS is still extremely difficult when he is not on his medication, particularly in the mornings.  For me at least, as my kids grow, my natural expectations of them change so I expect my now 6-year old to act like a 6-year old.  When he is unmedicated, it's like back to parenting a defiant 3-year old (who uses more hurtful words).[/quote]

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