| Page 1 of 1 | 1 |
| Thread : Newly Diagnosed 3-year-old - Open to Strategies and Tips | |
22 Oct 2009 @ 11:19 PM
|
|
|---|---|
| loretta |
Join Date:
Thu 22nd Oct 2009
Threads: Posts: |
|
Newly Diagnosed 3-year-old - Open to Strategies and Tips
Hi everyone! My three year old has always been a little different. My husband and I have blamed many different things for his behavior, from our parenting skills to trouble with ear infections. Nothing could ever quite solve or remedy his consistent problems. Our school offers a 3 yr old Pre-K and we decided he really needed the extra year or two in Pre-k before heading to Kindergarten from a private sitter. He doesn't adjust well to change, so we felt dropping him right into kindergarten would cause riotous behavior. Now that he is in school, he is having trouble focusing, disrupting class, all the typical ADHD symptoms. It was not until we had him in this structured environment that we began to realize it was something more than normal toddler, boyhood behavior. Since school started, we've obtained an official diagnosis and are now working to correct, control, etc without medication. We have several major issues of concern, as all parents of ADHD children do. Our areas include: difficulty getting to sleep and staying there, distraction or lack of focus in class, impulsivity, hyperactivity, etc. If anyone has any suggestions on how to deal with ADHD in a child this young without medication or any strategies in solving problems that become huge stumbling blocks during any given day, we'd love to hear them. |
|
23 Oct 2009 @ 1:10 PM
Reply #
1
|
|
|---|---|
| Dena |
Join Date:
Mon 12th Jan 2009
Threads: 0 Posts: 224 |
|
Sleep Strategies
Hello! Here are a few article links that might provide useful tips for your son. ADHD Sleep Advice: End Bedtime Battles Products that Help ADHD Children Get to Sleep and Stay Asleep Shuteye Strategies for ADHD Children You'll find lots more advice in ADDitude's Parenting ADHD Children Section Good Luck, Dena
Last edited by Dena : 23 Oct 2009 @ 1:11 PM.
Reason:
|
|
|
28 Oct 2009 @ 11:02 AM
Reply #
2
|
|
|---|---|
| AileenTaylor |
Join Date:
Fri 14th Mar 2008
Threads: 0 Posts: 5 |
|
Maybe try a new preschool
Maybe you need to find another preschool that is not so structured? Our preschool allowed my son to stand during circle time as long as he remained quiet and at the back. He was also allowed to fidget during reading time, mostly by holding a small toy in his hand. Sometimes the teacher would have him sit by her so she could keep bringing his attention back to the lesson. All of these things they did without our suggesting it, they allowed the children to work within the boundaries they set for each situation. But there are a number of good preschool options. Some preschools in our area focus on being outdoors for a huge part of everyday. A cooperative preschool is also another option where you can assist in the class so that you can help your son find ways to be less disruptive. Montessori preschools can also be a good where they allow the children to focus on things that interest the child with gentle direction from the teachers. |
|
|
31 Oct 2009 @ 10:58 PM
Reply #
3
|
|
|---|---|
| Keith Bailey |
Join Date:
Tue 24th Mar 2009
Threads: 5 Posts: 33 |
|
Three year olds?
They certainly are getting younger with this diagnosis. I pray you do not succumb to educator pressure and medicate your three year old child. The brain of a three year old cannot handle powerful ADHD stimulants. Moreover, do not blame yourself. Research The Nurtured Heart Approach. It is a revolutionary strategy used with difficult children. www.adhd-information-exchange.com |
|
| Page 1 of 1 | 1 |
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Local Time : 21 Nov 2009 12:24 AM
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:24:03 GMT)
