If a child never crawls but goes strainght to walking would there be negative physical results that could cause adhd.
Crawling teaches eye-hand coordination, upper body strength . . .
Could there be other childhood/babyhood milestones that if skipped over could cause adhd?
Thank you so much for your answer,
Faith






HI Lisa, I am so glad you posted this response. My 10 year old son began walking at 6mths. and running by 7mths. He never crawled, he scooted about a week and then as you stated I just remember him getting up and walking. It baffled me and the Doctors, he walked so well and so much that his legs begin to bow. Fast forward now 10 years and he is a gifted and talented student in elementary school, he's in Ap courses, he scored perfects on standardized tests.....but.....he has recently been diagnosed with dyslexia(writing) and possibily ADHD. We are banging our heads trying to figure out ways to help him, because what used to be a very eager learner is now starting to loose his fire for school. I think you mentioned self esteem earlier, for such a bright child my sons is very low. If you have found any credible information linking the milestones and ADHD will you post a link. I have a five year old who skipped crawling as well, and now I have a seven month old. I really want to know if I should be pushing the crawling. Erica