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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have a similar issue with our 6 yr old. Definitely the nonstop talking, that's probably the thing that wears me down the most. But also some of the social issues like just announcing stuff to strangers or wanting to show them an ouchie or tell them what's going on in their life, or interrupting phone calls to announce her presence.

We do suspect ADHD but haven't been through diagnosis yet because it hasn't been an issue at school yet and my understanding is that they generally don't medicate at this age unless it's very severe, so either way we're just talking about working with her on impulse control, social skills, and other behavioral skills. I have an appointment with our ped in a couple weeks to discuss next steps-- if diagnosing now might get her OT that could help, we'll pursue that.

I do think the comments on this thread about how it's a reflection of parenting are off base. My kid is an only who gets tons of 1:1 time with both parents, has both structure and limits, tons of physical activity, etc. This is just who she is. Parenting is that obviously important but it doesn't produce this kind of hyperactivity or lack of social awareness. Some kids are just like this.[/quote]

True, but parenting — a certain style, with lots of structure — helps a lot with kids with ADHD and similar issues. It is a lot more work than the hands off parenting some people can get away with when they have NT kids. The Russell Barkley books are a good place to start. [/quote]

Dp. Agree. There are two posters making parenting comments, but I think the structure comments aren't saying lack of structure caused the problem. A different kind of daily structure may help and it's worth playing around with the family's routine to figure this out. [/quote]

I also think PPs are making those suggestions because OP hasn't talked about that she does when DS acts that way. Consequences in the moment or afterward, etc. [/quote]

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