Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/adhd
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my son is only going to be 2 years old in about three weeks he is very hyperactive cant sit still is very disruptive and hes just hitting every body around the house even when we go out in the playground or at retaliative houses i just really don't know what to do any more i don't want to be yelling at him all day all the time what do you think i should do
Dear Lizette,
Thanks for asking me your question. I think that you should first discuss these issues with your son's doctor. If you are able to have someone videotape him, that would be great. You may ask the doctor for an OT (occupational therapy) order. It may be that your son is sensory-seeking. He may need to have more bouncing or other input to help him focus. An occupational therapist would be a good place to start.
If your son was a premie, be aware that many children who are born premature can be predisposed to hyperactivity. If your son has not met his milestones for saying his first words and making sentences, makes unusual noises and spins or flaps his arms a lot, then you need to communicate that to his doctor as well. Those could be signs of a different type of condition (autism). He would need a speech therapy evaluation in addition to the Occupational therapy evaluation. Also mention to the doctor if you son has any problems with sleeping, like not taking a nap or or only sleeping 6 hours a night.
Occupational Therapists help children and adults with small motor issues like handwriting and also with sensory issues like learning how to calm down, and picky eaters.
Many Blessings to you for being pro-active. Early intervention is always best. You want to be sure that your son is available for learning as he gets older.
Christine DeLoatch
soulspeech@bellsouth.net
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Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP
Expertise
My expertise is both personal and professional. I am an adult with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, and I am an ASHA certified Speech-language pathologist. I worked in the school system, giving direct theraputic servies to children with both language difficulties and attention deficit disorder. (I am very familiar with the IEP process and the IDEA.)I have consulted on-line, in person and via the telephone with a number of parents of children with ADD.
Experience
My area of expertise lies in my holistic approach to ADD and other similar neurologically-based conditions including Non-verbal learning disorders. I am a researcher of medical treatments, studies regarding concrete documentation of the geographical differences in the "ADD" brain (PET scans, SPECT scans, etc.) herbal treatments, functional organizational strategies for children and adults (stuff that'll get you through the day; sensory techniques for relaxation and stress relief; and organizational tools - from the technological to the home-grown type. I am also a researcher of other conditions that are frequently co-existing with ADD. I have read extensively about women's issues and am an empathetic individal who would like to share strength, hope, experience and education.
Organizations
I hold a Certificate of Clinical Competency issued by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.
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