Goin bac 2 my earlier qstn on diagnosing ADHD?

Question

My son is 2, n for the last few months he has started banging his head on the floor and doors, he has ended up wi a couple ov big bruises, if he dnt get his own way, he will play up for hours n hours. It may not b ADHD, then again it may be, but if it isnt what could it b, n can anyone help, i av 2 other sons at the age of 1 and 4 months, and i dont want them to start copying him.

Answer 1

If he's self infliting pain on himself this sounds like ODD. Oppositional Defiance Disorder. There are so many fancy names and labels for children these days. If he's focused for long periods of time, its def. not ADD or ADHD. But then again sounds a little like OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. When a child is OCD, you have to maintain their routine/ schedule to a "T" daily. It its altered in any way, they have a meltdown. They freak, act out, & are all around animals. ODD on the other hand includes hitting & being aggressive towards others, including strangers. They will get physical with themselves also.

The best course of action here is to seek a specialist. Someone that deals with all sorts of disorders, and can recognize the differences they all have.

Best of luck!

Answer 2

This is just terrrible two's. Its called a tantrum.
My oldest bit the lounge when she was angry or frustrated. And my youngest did the head banging thing. She would scream and then throw herself on the floor and smash her head into the floor. This behaviour is really hard to ignore as she never cared what surface she was on. So I'd have to move her to a place that was safe for her to bang her head. I tried everything to get her to stop but nothing worked. In the end I just had to ignore her. Then she stopped because she was doing it to get a reaction out of me. As I would get upset and worried.
So I just moved her into her room and left her alone until she was finished.
Beause you have two younger kids he may be wanting more attention and this a great way to get it. As Mummy reacts and becomes concerned and upset and he gets the attention he wants. So try and give him some extra positive attention and ignore the head banging, as long as he is in a safe place.

ADD and ADHD and ODD is being over diagnosed and cant be tested for until school age. Please do not think this is the problem with your child. It is just a phase called the terrible two's. Just reinforce his good behaviour and ignore the bad. Its hard I know but it does work. Good Luck with it all.

Answer 3

This can be normal in children around your sons age, my partners sister used to bang her head on the floor whenever she didn't get her own way.

A doctor will not start investigations into possible ADHD until around 4 years of age.

I would put this down to the 'terrible two' stage but if you are worried you can always speak to your GP.

There is also the possibility of jealousy, first borns sometimes find new siblings difficult to deal with so maybe spending some extra quality time with him.

I hope this helps.

Answer 4

Please don`t try and label your child at this early age. All that is happening is he is asserting his will and because he doesn`t have the speech to discuss what he wants he shows you by having a tantrum. Usually I would advise leaving him to get over it then give him a cuddle and reassure him. But because of the headbanging I would say either move him so he cannot do any real damage or hold him until he calms down. One other thing if you see a trigger that sets him off try to distract before the tantrum becomes full on.He will grow out of these and your other two will grow into them unfortunately. Stay calm, give clear goals and boundaries and you will get through the two yr old stage.
You are lucky to have 3 great children, best wishes for the future with them.

Answer 5

I have a daughter with ADHD. They really can't digonise it until they are in school. She was diagnosed in grade 2 and she's now in 7. Talk to your doctor about why your son is banging his head. I've heard of this. I've heard everything from it is attention they are seeking to it's mental. He is still young so I am thinking that maybe he is just trying really hard to get your attention and doesn't know how to do it properly. Don't worry. (easier said than done I know) I would for sure though call your doctor and take him in. Good luck :)

Answer 6

First of all I don't believe in ADHD. It's a term giving so that parents who can't control their kids can have an excuse. Your child is being a child. He's at the age when he tries to test you and find out what he can get away with. He's old enough to act out then he's old enough to punish. Give him time outs. Try taking things that he likes away. If he likes watching TV, no TV. If he likes a certain toy, take it away. Don't drug your kid up as an easy way out.

Answer 7

could be the terrible twos as his only doing ,this when he dont get his own way , find some sort off punishment like sitting on chair after his had his paddy explain to him why , .also lets the other children see he getting punished, also give child alot off praise i know its hard when yer got three children so close , i , also had three close together ,and two older and one younger ,also got second oldest with adhd

Answer 8

I don't think its ADHD, plus they can't diagnose it early at all, my boyfriend didn't get diagnosed with ADHD until he was 23. I think a case of the 'terrible twos' is what you're going through.

Answer 9

My son youngest son used to headbutt everything at that age ... it was mostly out of sheer frustration... try to ignore the behaviour ....
My eldest son had ADHD and boy u know when they have it ... lucky for me he outgrew it at around 11 .....

Answer 10

get him to ur GP (doctor) immediately, before you get accused of hurting him.