I am a Mom of an almost 4 year old girl (she will be 4 in June) Since she was about 2, I have noticed she is different then other kids her age. She has been causing a lot of frustration for us because of her activity level and poor listening skills. We have a family history of ADHD, my husband although undiagnosed and two of my cousins. I am concerned she may ADHD but I also not sure if this is just immaturity. Our doctor is taking a passive stance on her behavior saying we need to wait a few years. But if there is something I can do now to help her I would reather. Her behavior has significantly negatively impacted her ability to make friends.

Here is a run down of the problematic behavior problems I identified:

She will yell, shout or scream for no reason while playing Cannot play alone for more then a few minutes Talks non stop - talked 45 minutes straight on a car ride Interrupts constantly- even interrupts while you are telling her to wait a minute. This is something we address constantly in our home to no avail. Alot of trouble getting along with children same age or slightly older- but does fine with kids a year younger or significantly older (6+) Trouble completing something- will start an art project. leave to play, come back, leave for snack, come back, go outside come back etc A lot of trouble listening- will do something we tell her not do immediately after we tell her not to Rough play is a problem- will get aggressive with other, touching, poking breaking toys etc The other day took a swimming noodle and bopped friend on head unprovoked and laughed Very difficult to get to bed- will bounce around house till 11 if we let her. Recently has started repeating the first few words of a sentence 3 to 4 times befor getting the sentence out.

For the experienced parents out there was are your thoughts given her age?

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