My son is only 1 and his is so hyperactive, is it possible for him to have ADHD? I had it as a kid and still have it a little I never took meds for it, and I was wondering if it could be genetic or if it how they are supposed to act around 1 yrs. Please reply
2006-08-24 06:10:39 · 7 answers · asked by Crystal 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
DON'T DO IT!!! He is 1 years old!!!! Children are SUPPOSED to be hyper. You have to help them understand how to control, however. When I was little, I was probably the most hyper child you could have met, but my mom REFUSED to take me to the doctor for it. IN FACT, when I went to the doctor for check-ups the doctor WOULD SUGGEST for me to have ritalin. My mom REFUSED. She said she wasn't going to change who I was, just because I was hyper. She said she liked me like that and didn't want to "calm" me down. Don't do it....it's so MEAN/WRONG/RUDE to medicate a child, who is just being a CHILD!
2006-08-24 06:14:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your child may be active for several reasons. He may be bored or need some structure in his day to day activities. My son was a very active child, and at 4 years old they said he was still too young for it, but they were going to put him on medicine for ADHD. He is now 8 and in the 4 years he was on medicine, we had problems with him sleeping at night but the ADHD medicine made him sleepy during school hours. It has been a total nightmare!! I have taken him off all his meds, and he acts like a normal active little boy. He sleeps at night like he should and he might be a little more active than most kids, but we keep him on a schedule with daily activities and he is doing just great. So my advice is just get a schedule you can both live with and let him be a little boy!!
2006-08-24 06:42:58 · answer #2 · answered by xxangie4godxx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ADHD is the most hereditary mental illness (yes it is a mental illness) there is.
1year is too old for an actual diagnosis. A true diagnosis should not be made until the child is at least 5 years old by a medical professional only.
I won't worry too much...Just figure out a way to help your child in the mean time. Before My child was medicated I used to stop my child have him look me in the eye and we would take 3 deep breaths together. This helps for a few minutes at least.
2006-08-24 06:19:38 · answer #3 · answered by yzerswoman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 1 there is nothing to worry about. He is a normal growing and curious child and his activities is a sure sign that he is well.
Definately DO NOT put him on meds later on. What you can do now is ensure that he has a proper diet rich in friuts and vegetables. Do not give him refined sugars or sweets or any of those sweet cereals. They sure do make kids hyperactive. All the best.
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2006-08-26 12:43:47 · answer #4 · answered by Coleen W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly believe that very few people have ADD/ADHD. I bet if you change his diet it will help.
No sugar
No processed food
Lots of fresh fruit and veggies and whole grains
2006-08-24 08:28:15 · answer #5 · answered by Stewiesgal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may just be hyperactive. Enjoy him how he is. I would definitely wait until he is in school to concern yourse;lf with this.
2006-08-24 06:14:37 · answer #6 · answered by vanman8u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-24 06:15:35 · answer #7 · answered by cul8r07 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋