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What does ADD (not adhd) look like in 4 y/o boy



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amother
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Post Wed, Oct 09 2024, 5:01 pm
I’m starting to think ds might have ADD, wondering what are some of the signs at this age? He’s barely 4. And what can be done to help at this age? His behavior is not difficult enough to warrant medication.
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amother
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Post Wed, Oct 09 2024, 10:20 pm
They don't separate ADD and ADHD anymore. I don't know where you're located but in NYC you can get him evaluated and possibly get him OT.
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amother
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Post Wed, Oct 09 2024, 10:23 pm
Hypothyroidism can mimic ADD and can often be hidden. I would run a complete thyroid panel.
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amother
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Post Wed, Oct 09 2024, 11:30 pm
amother Emerald wrote:
They don't separate ADD and ADHD anymore. I don't know where you're located but in NYC you can get him evaluated and possibly get him OT.


I’m in nj. He’s had OT at different times in his life , didn’t see a difference.
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amother
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Post Wed, Oct 09 2024, 11:30 pm
amother Cyan wrote:
Hypothyroidism can mimic ADD and can often be hidden. I would run a complete thyroid panel.


Can you elaborate?
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amother
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Post Today at 11:57 am
Curious about this too

My ds is not focusing in class, gets distracted easily, doesn’t always respond to his name …
and has minor thyroid issues,

Also we’re not approved for OT for some reason, each evaluator has their own diagnosis.. but still hoping OT can help
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amother
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Post Today at 12:04 pm
amother Jetblack wrote:
Curious about this too

My ds is not focusing in class and has minor thyroid issues

High thyroid levels can cause add like symptoms. There are other things that can cause symptoms. That's why you shouldn't diagnose at such a young age
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amother
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Post Today at 12:13 pm
amother Navyblue wrote:
High thyroid levels can cause add like symptoms. There are other things that can cause symptoms. That's why you shouldn't diagnose at such a young age

Thanks it’s so hard to know - dealing with slightly lower thyroid been monitoring it
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