I'm taking a pot in the dark as not sure what to do.
Eldest child has adhd, pretty classic case controlled by medication.
Middle ds is nearly 6 he is also under the process of diagnosis for adhd but without the hyperactivity, they are pretty sure it's not asd - this has come about as he is having major meltdowns at school, throws things and is then inconsolable over what he has done (and with his brothers history they were keen to start the process on the nhs side) .
This is the query ds(5) is always been tired. He sleeps 12 hours a night (bedtimes 7.30, he falls straight to sleep, barley able to keep his eyes open during his story) but yawns through the day. He told me today that he was so tired and it made him so cross at school today that he drew all over himself. He's never hyperactive if anything he's a little lethargic.
He regularly fell asleep in the afternoon in his reception year. He eats well but has started complaining of stomach ache this last week and won't eat breakfast. I queried perhaps sleep apnea with gp but he said his adenoids and tonsils weren't large enough and it's unusual in children. ds often looks a bit pale and washed out.
So i'm at a loss, surely someone shouldnt be tired all the time. I'm sure if ds wasn't so tired his behaviour would be so much better at school.
Anyone any ideas.
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Allthewaves · 22/02/2017 00:34
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