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Could my 18 month old have ADHD

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LouiseR28 · 30/04/2015 22:51

I have never really thought that my little one had ADHD before today when seeing some of my friends. He is my first child so just thought it was normal for a toddler.
He really doesn't ever stop moving and can't sit still. He won't sit on anyone's knee and won't be held. When I'm out he won't stay in a pram or highchair.
He is very loud and will just shout and shout and will not listen to anyone.
I try to read books to him but after about 30 seconds he will wriggle out of my arms and just run off.

I thought this was very normal for a little boy. But today my friends were shocked at how hard work he is and how much energy he has. More than any of their children.

Does anyone know if this could be early signs of something else?

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confusedandemployed · 21/01/2025 12:04

Firstimemum24 · 21/01/2025 11:54

Oh thank you for your reply ☺️☺️
hope she is enjoying school ? Do you mind me asking if she has any problems with behaviour or school in general ?

Not really. Yr 7 has been a bit of a culture shock, and she's had the usual friendship issues but nothing major and is quite happy - but slowly coming to the realisation that now she's in secondary she needs to apply herself to her education...

Firstimemum24 · 21/01/2025 15:31

LouiseR28 · 30/04/2015 22:51

I have never really thought that my little one had ADHD before today when seeing some of my friends. He is my first child so just thought it was normal for a toddler.
He really doesn't ever stop moving and can't sit still. He won't sit on anyone's knee and won't be held. When I'm out he won't stay in a pram or highchair.
He is very loud and will just shout and shout and will not listen to anyone.
I try to read books to him but after about 30 seconds he will wriggle out of my arms and just run off.

I thought this was very normal for a little boy. But today my friends were shocked at how hard work he is and how much energy he has. More than any of their children.

Does anyone know if this could be early signs of something else?

Hi any updates please

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