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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.

11:41 - to answer your question, it's funny, [b]I don't remember all the specific reasons we pursued the initial diagnosis, but I do remember at the time DS' extremely high level of energ[/b]y (his old daycare teachers at the time would describe him as "too happy") and challenging tantrummy-behaviors that we found difficult to control. He was constantly touching things and people -- he had a strong need for sensory input. Plus, his strong interest in cars/trains.

Thanks to everyone who responded with their perspectives. 11:46 - I really appreciate your thoughtful response. Your story gives me hope. I Reading that he is doing well and happy brings me to tears because this really is all I want for my boy. He's been really [b]struggling lately with lack of sleep[/b] and it's difficult to determine if this is the main driver of the behaviors or if it's all related.

I feel so helpless because [b]I want to FIX the issues and I don't know how[/b]. Add my own sleep-deprivation to the mix, and it's no surprised my anxiety has heightened to a very unhealthy level.

Anyway, I really appreciate the suggestions and thoughtful comments. Good luck to you all.[/quote]

OP, lack of sleep is an issue and is sometimes symptomatic of certain things, however, if he had "issues" b/f he will have them regardless of sleep.

Also, being an energetic toddler/preschool is not an "issue."  If you don't remember why you're pursuing a diagnosis, you should probably hold off on pursuing diagnoses for the time being.  Your kid is 3.5--look at testing when he's 5 or 6 if you still have concerns since he doesn't seem to have actual delays at the moment.

If your kid actually does get a diagnosis at some point, you're not going to be able to "fix it" in any case.  You remediate, sometimes medicate, teach coping skills--depending on what it is.

I would seriously though consider you talk to someone about your anxiety--you seem overwhelmed as a parent and it sounds like you're trying to find an outlet by diagnosing your kid.[/quote]

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