ADHD in Preschoolers

1. 1. Signs and symptoms of ADHD in babies and preschoolers – Learn about the signs and symptoms of ADHD in preschoolers like hyperactivity, inattention and impulsiveness so you can spot whether your child might need help.
   2. Diagnosis of ADHD in preschoolers and infants – Although there are no guidelines for the diagnosis of ADHD in children under 4 years old, many experts do diagnose ADHD is toddlers and even babies. Diagnosis of ADHD in young children is done by a comprehensive assessment of the preschooler’s behavior in various settings by a medical professional.
   3. ADHD treatment for preschoolers – The first-line of treatment for preschoolers with ADHD is almost always behavioral therapy and parent training. If therapy is not successful medication may be prescribed.
   4. ADHD self-test for preschoolers – If you suspect that your preschooler or infant may have ADHD take this useful self-test.
   5. Medication for ADHD preschoolers – Medication is usually left as a last resort when treating ADHD in nursery school children. If behavioral therapy has failed or is not an option then stimulant medication may be prescribed.
   6. Shop ADHD supporting products – Find here a selection of ADHD support products for parents with ADHD kindergarten-age children.
   7. Speech delay – Toddlers with speech delays often display symptoms similar to those of ADHD, for example, irritability, lack of focus and frustration. Speech delay can also be a sign of ADHD. [62]
   8. Sleep issues in ADHD toddlers and ADHD babies – Sleep disorders in toddlers and nursery school children may be due to ADHD or problems such as fear and anxiety, or as a side effect of ADHD medication.  [63]  [65]
   9. Social skills of ADHD preschoolers – Social skills are often an issue with ADHD preschoolers. There are a number of ways nursery school children with ADHD can be helped develop social skills.

Coping with a baby or toddler with ADHD can be challenging, frustrating, and sometimes heartbreaking. Although many parents feel alone and helpless when they notice the signs of ADHD in their infant there are extensive resources available for parents of babies with ADHD and ADHD preschoolers.

After the symptoms of ADHD have been ongoing for 6 months or more, a medical professional may diagnose ADHD in a preschooler and then recommend treatment. ADHD treatment in children under 4 years old is usually behavioral therapy.

Only if behavioral therapy has not worked is a medication prescribed. In the following pages you can find advice and guidance on how to spot the early signs of ADHD in babies; symptoms of ADHD in toddlers and the available treatments and medication.

If you think your baby, toddler, or preschooler may have ADHD you should speak with your pediatrician.