How early can ADD/ADHD be detected?

Question

I have ADD and so does my wife...my daughter is only 14 months and I swear I can see signs already...is this possible?

Answer 1

The earliest any doctor will offer up the diagnosis is around 4 years old. At 14 months, your daughter is exploring and seeing so much that she will appear hyper. She is beginning to gain independance, and she is learning that there is so much out there to learn, and she wants to learn it. She will be excitable, and she will not last long in one activity.

Keep an eye on her. With both you and your wife having ADD, more than likely she will develop some degree of it. But you are looking for it, so you will see signs of it. Let her be a kid, and encourage her to learn. If you later feel she might be, speak to her pediatrician to get a recommendation to a trained doctor.

Answer 2

My son started showing signs when he was two wait a little longer when she gets older and then you can ask your doctor to do a test like ask questions that will give you signs of Add/Adhd

Answer 3

That may be too young for DR'S to "test" for. But, as the mother of THREE ADHD children, I can Assure you it runs it families, and you, as her parents, are in the best position to recognize behaviors that would indicate ADHD/ADD. You have the advantages to help her, as you both live w/this. Best of luck to you and Happy Holidays!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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What are the signs of ADHD?
ADHD stands for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Most children who have ADHD have signs of both hyperactivity and attention problems (see the boxes below).

Some children may have only signs of attention problems. This used to be called attention-deficit disorder (ADD). However, ADD is now thought of as a form of ADHD.

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Signs of hyperactive behavior
Almost constantly fidgeting and being restless
Not sitting in the same seat for very long
Running or climbing at wrong time or place
Talking too much
Always playing too loudly
Always "on the go"
Blurting out answers to questions in school
Cutting in line or being unable to wait for a turn in activities
Interrupting others



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Signs of an attention problem
Difficulty following instructions
Not seeming to listen to parents or teachers
Not being able to focus on activities
Frequently losing things needed for school or at home
Not being able to pay attention to details
Appearing disorganized
Being unable to plan ahead effectively
Being forgetful
Appearing very distractible



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How can I tell if my child has ADHD?
It might help to ask yourself some questions about your child's behavior. This handout lists some of the questions you and your child's doctor may discuss. If you've talked with your doctor about your child's behavior, your doctor may have already asked you some of these questions.

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How long has your child been too active?
Hyperactive children who have ADHD have shown signs of hyperactive behavior (see the box above) since before age 7. Mothers of children who have ADHD sometimes even remember that their baby was very active in the womb. Also, children who have ADHD are often described by their parents as having been fussy and difficult to quiet as babies.

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Is your child's behavior a problem in several different settings?
Children who have ADHD show some of the signs of hyperactivity in several different settings, such as in the classroom, on the playground and at home watching TV. ADHD problems often become worse in places where there is more activity and noise.

ADHD is less likely if your child shows behavior problems at home but not in other places, such as at school or at the grocery store.

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When your child is misbehaving, does he or she seem to be off in "another world"?
Children who have ADHD cannot control all of their hyperactive, impulsive behavior. If your child appears off in "another world" and does not respond to you when he or she is climbing or misbehaving in some way, ADHD may be the cause. In contrast, children who misbehave on purpose often will look to see how adults react to their misbehavior.

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Are you more angry with your child or more frustrated?
It's normal for parents to get angry with their children sometimes, especially when children misbehave on purpose. The hyperactivity of children who have ADHD is irritating, but parents can sense that their child simply can't sit still or quiet down. The parents often feel more frustrated than angry.

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Can your child stick to activities, or is the house full of unfinished games and projects?
Children who have ADHD often lose interest in an activity in 5 minutes--or even less. They go from one activity to another, and another and another. You may ask your child many times to clean up, but he or she is not even able to focus long enough to do that.

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Has disciplining your child worked?
Parents of children who have ADHD usually have "tried everything"--from ignoring their child's misbehavior, to "time-outs," to spanking--but nothing seems to work.

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What should I do if I think my child has ADHD?
Talk to your child's doctor. A diagnosis of ADHD can be made only by getting information about your child's behavior from several people who know your child. Your doctor will ask you questions and may want to get information from your child's teachers or anyone else who is familiar with your child's behavior. Your doctor may have forms or checklists that you and your child's teacher can fill out. This will help you and your doctor compare your child's behavior with other children's behavior.

Your doctor will do vision and hearing tests if these tests haven't been done recently.

Your doctor may recommend trying medicine to see if it helps control your child's hyperactive behavior. A trial of medicine alone cannot be the basis for diagnosing ADHD. However, it can be an important part of evaluating your child if ADHD is suspected.

It might be hard for your doctor to tell if your child has ADHD. Many children who have ADHD aren't hyperactive in the doctor's office. For this reason, your doctor may want your child to see someone who specializes in helping children who have behavior problems, such as a psychologist.