How do you slow the hyperness down in a 3 yr old that has ADHD?

Answer 1

First of all I know this is biased but you sound like a mother and being a 17 year old diagnosed with ADD (very very similar to ADHD) it sounds like you are trying to cure them of some abomination. There is no way to "cure" ADHD. When someone has any form of ADHD, their minds are neurologically functioned in a certain way, which can disable slight portions of your child's brain but not to the great extent that many in the general public believe. The effects vary from case to case but typically some symptoms can include disorganization, faulty social skills (wanting to spend time alone rather than playing or quiet), being more prone to impulsivity, and many other possible traits. But there is no cure for ADHD, there are ways to help your child mentally, most of which are stimulants for the brain usually in methamphetamine form. But before you run and yell about giving your child drugs, there are many types of stimulants that help and all of which are in small dosages and not straight up methamphetamine. I take Concerta, which is a stimulant that does not require multiple-daily uses. Concerta is taken once daily and the drug is passed through the taker's system within the day and there are no remnants in one's body which prevents any risk of dependence. I would suggest you speak with your doctor about seeing a pediatrician who knows of a neurologist because he would know more than I would about the medications as well as the disease itself. The best thing to do for your child is, while they are growing up, be supportive when you recognize any behaviors that could relate to their disease and do not by any means punish them for it, it is beyond their control. It is a neurological disfunction which is usually passed down through genes. So your raising of them is not the cause. I really do hope you find what you can to best help your child.

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At three years of age, I would not worry about it too much yet. It is extremely difficult to say a three year old actually has ADHD. A lot of the symptoms that could be ADHD could also reflect that they are simply a toddler. There are a lot of ways to deal with ADHD, especially at the age of three. It is a great time to help them learn some coping behaviors before they go to school.

My daughter has an issue with ADHD since she was young, but we have never medicated her. I am not against meds, but if they can learn to get through days without a negative impact and without relying on meds, then it is to their benefit. Rather you decide to go with meds or not, a focus on coping behaviors is pretty important.

At three, you can start teaching small things. If they are fidgety to the point of distracting everyone around them (which is actually pretty normal for any three year old), you can teach them to get it out by tapping on their leg. It is quiet, can be done under a desk, and is not overly distracting for those around them. When they start school, it is something they can do without drawing negative attention on themselves. You want to watch for energy buildups (again... can happen with any three year old), and give them constructive opportunities to burn it off. You would much rather see them running like a wild man on the playground than in your kitchen. If you know you have to go somewhere they are going to be sitting still, run some energy off of them first.

Get them some games that are fun, but that require focus. Try to get them to stick with them for as long as they can without causing them a lot of frustration. You can start slow, and work your way into more. There are many memory match games on the market with popular characters. Simple puzzles or other games where they are required to sit down and focus on detail will be helpful. Just be careful not to make them hate them by forcing it for longer periods than they can deal with.

If they are getting "too spazzy," help them bring it down a notch. At three, they won't be able to recognize when they are overly stimulated. It is up to you to remove them from the situation and find them a calmer situation and a focus.

Of course, keep talking to their doctor all the way through. Every case is different, but paying attention and finding alternative ways to cope with situations will always be useful.

Answer 2

It is not possible to diagnose ADHD in a 3-year-old. Hyperactivity is the norm, and some children carry it to extremes. Children that age do not have innate self-control, so it is not possible to determine if they are unable to exercise it or not. Read below for better understanding: ADHD is an acronym and stands for Attention Deficit or Hyperactivity Disorder. This condition can be diagnosed in children and in adults when it persists beyond childhood. Hyperactivity should be sever enough to be disturbing and not expected for a child of that age and in that environment. This hyperactivity should be noticeable in more than one setting, since this is possible when children leave home and start going to school after the age of 3 yrs. So, this give us an opportunity to observe child's behavior beyond the home setting and detection becomes much easier. Child is hyperactive but appears troublesome for parents, child is plays noisily disturbs others, runs all over the place, can't sit quietly, can't engage in conversation or watching TV silently. These children also tend to be impulsive that is doing acts without thinking of consequences, racing speedily and injuring themselves, tipping over cables, pulling out live wires, banging the door open when other is just entering, thus putting themselves or others at danger of being hurt. Then it is known as Hyperactive -Impulsive child. Attention deficits in the form of not paying much attention when spoken to, forgetting and loosing their articles easily, poor grades, inability to play games that require sustained attention and waiting turns like puzzles, Chess, carom This affects completing home work and not completing assignments and poor grades. This leads decreased self esteem and no friends. If this is more common then than hyperactivity it is known as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). This occurs when ADHD child grows its hyperactivity diminishes gradually with age but attention deficit persists. This kind is more commonly is seen in girls. Poor school performance in this children is common. It is not explained by the level of intelligence they have on formal testing of intelligence, not explained by any hearing or seeing difficulties the child might be having, not explained by the poor schooling environment or educational facilities. Etiology is not known. Sometimes some medications like phenobarbitone (GARDENAL) can cause hyperactivity in children. Treatment includes- medications and educating parents and school teachers on how to positively utilize child's hyperactivity and enhance child's attention span.

Answer 3

you cant fully BUT you can eat more vegetables and that can help but isnt a miracle cure

Answer 4

ADHD can be treated with medications and couseling. Some children have great results with medication alone but having someone to talk to really helps the child cope with their ADHD.

Answer 5

There is no current cure to ADHD.