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06.02.08, 04:04 AM Toddler
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can anyone help. had my first psychologist appointment this morning for my DS - 18 mo. severe ADHD - early onset. im in Holland and they just aren't ontop of it like they are in the US. she suggested TV every night - as a way to calm him down and keen him focussed. this is exactly the opposite to what ive read - all books say NO TV for adhd kids. can anyone who has had good advice form a doc tell me what your doc's thoughts were on this issue. big thanks. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Toddler 06.02.08, 04:04 AM Flag
 

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Just curious, how do you know that an 18 mo has severe ADHD? I've just never heard of this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:35 AM Flag
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I'm not a doctor, just a mom, but 18 months is too early for adhd dx in the US [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:02 AM Flag
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it seems early for the diagnosis. but for my non-adhd 3 year old than can get a little wild, i do find television helps [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:03 AM Flag
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In the us children are rarely diagnosed with adhd before 6 or 7 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:18 AM Flag
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I'm going out on a limb here: You are far from family and have a very active 18 mo with little chance for a break. You wonder how a child could possibly be sooooo active and all over the place. And you are exhausted and trying to parent perefectly. Sound right? Not to say that ds may not have adhd eventually (btu you don't wan to wish for that). In the mean time, he needs lot and lots of outdoor run around exercise in safe place where you can perhaps sit while he runs. And late afternoon, post-nap an play time, etc. when you are very tired, put on some TV so you can be a good mom at bedtime. TRy not to do TV after dinne or bath, but before. And have an organized, very calm bedtime routine, if possible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:24 AM Flag
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I think this is excellent advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:25 AM Flag
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it's not tv per se that can cause or exacerbate ADHD. It's the quick editing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:24 AM Flag
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np: I've read that..perhaps a slow moving show like old Mister Roger's tapes. My mother swore by that for my very active brothers (who might be diagnosed these days) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:26 AM Flag
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I posted on youbemom to you...please look into sensory integration disorder. Your DS is probably a sensory seeker. The behavior in sensory seeking kids is very much like ADD/ADHD. And FWIW, you cannot diagnose an 18 mo with ADHD - the average age they diagnose is 6-7. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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