Re: Re:question about ADHD

May 18, 2001

Hi everyone. My boys had a playdate today with a little boy from their

preschool class. I haven't seen this little boy for very long periods of time

until today. His mom had told me that the teachers have brought up different

problems to her since the start of school and she was going to have him

evaluated by Birth to 3, but changed her mind. She now said that one of the

teachers who happens to have a child with ADHD, told her she thinks that this

little boy has it. He was very excited to have my kids over and was running

and jumping like crazy, but really didn't calm down much the whole time we

were there (almost 2 hours). His mom said he hasn't been sleeping well, but

that this was usually how he was. He also hit and kicked my baby without any

provocation. His mom was so distraught when he did that. I know my kids will

sometimes go to push the baby when she gets into their space or their

things, but not usually for no reason. Anyone have any input? Also, should I

just stay out of it and let the teachers handle it or should I give advice

to the mom if she brings it up? I did tell her that my boys were eval. by

Birth to 3 and I was so glad I had them eval'd. I told her that it's always

better to have problems identified earlier so that they are easier to fix. I

made sure she knew that my guys were getting help and that I didn't see it as

giving them a label. I really, in my gut feel that there is something wrong

with this little boy and I hope that his mom will see it and not be in denial

as she has been when the teachers have told her about other problems. Sorry

to be so long, but this really has upset me. To see a child who could

probably benefit even more than my kids from assistance that doesn't cost

anything and is done in your home at your convienience (sp), just makes me a

little crazy. This little boy will be 3 in October and then they will have to

have him eval'd by the town and he would have to have any needs met at the

town preschool program or our private preschool.

Any advice would be most welcome, thanks

Liz-Mom of Nate(?RSS)and Sam-32 month old twins and Arianna-13 months

p.s. Jodi- don't worry, you're not going to be rid of me. I may not always

have something to say, but as long as my puter holds out, I'm here to stay.

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