Signs For Adhd In Preschoolers
Often, diagnosis comes sometime after the age of 6. This happens for a number of reasons:
- The “terrible twos” have many similarities to ADHD.
- Preschoolers are known to become agitated, excited and “act out” when schedules are disrupted, they are in high stimulus situations or are overly tired. These behaviors can be similar to behaviors seen in children with ADHD.
- Children’s developmental and learning milestones can occur at different ages. When a child is not maturing at the...
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