"As my daughter has gotten older, we've started picking up on small signs that she may also be showing early signs of ADHD. Of course, as she's a young child, we know that it's likely too early to officially diagnose her (plenty of her "signs," such as difficulty following instructions and impulsivity, can simply be attributed to her age). But with a genetic predisposition, it did make us start wondering..."
"Gluck stressed that when a parent has a "nagging feeling that what you're seeing in your child isn't quite typical" or sees more intense and frequent behavior that's hard to manage, it's completely reasonable to be curious what is going on. However, she advised against jumping to conclusions or rushing into a diagnosis - instead, she recommends getting curious and learning more if you suspect your child may have symptoms of ADHD."
A lifelong anxiety disorder intensifies after becoming a parent, shifting worries toward a child's development and daily experiences. Genetic predisposition from a parent's childhood ADHD raises concern about similar tendencies in a child. Early behaviors like difficulty following instructions and impulsivity can reflect age-appropriate development, making early diagnosis uncertain. Parents noticing more intense or frequent, hard-to-manage behaviors may reasonably question what is happening. Experts advise curiosity and education rather than rushing to diagnose. Observation, learning about symptoms, and consulting professionals when behaviors are pronounced are recommended steps before concluding an ADHD diagnosis.
Read at Scary Mommy
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