Adhd kindergarten strategies
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These problems have occurred since preschool. He has been on medication for ADHD since mid-kindergarten, first Adderral, then Concerta and now Vyvanse. I am a master's level speech pathologist and really believe my child has Asperger's Syndrome. What do you think?
Kindergarten is a big transitional year for a lot of kids and don't feel like you are alone. I know it always feels that way when you are getting those calls and notes from the teacher . . . but don't. Lots of parents of kindergartners are going through the same thing.
Is your boy young for the class as in a summer birthday? Sometimes maturity level can play a role in class behavior. If that is true, it would not be terrible for him to repeat kindergarten.
He is a very loving, caring, sweet, compassionate and outgoing child. He loves being around other kids and playing. He started kindergarten this year and since August he has only gotten 2 happy faces in school. He always gets in trouble for talking and being to loud in the classroom. My husband and I have noticed his behavior and we have been seeing a dr regarding this.
My son turned 6 in March and is in Kindergarten, half day, 2.5 hours per day. His teacher has expressed concerns with his focus, listening, and attention since late Fall. She said my son falls off task very easily, is easily distracted by others around him and she has to repeat directions several times to him. Despite these issues he is on target to make his end of year goals. He does struggle a bit with writing and phoenics, but is reading short books and is doing well with Math.
I have a 5 year old son who has just been diagnosed with adhd he just started kindergarten and he is not adjusting very well he trys to run out of the school. at lunch time he crawls underneath the lunch table and wont come out in his clasroom he will roll around on the floor not listen to the teacher trys to talk to the other children when his teacher is trying to teach a lesson.
my son is also in kindergarten. He's been diagnosed with ADHD and ODD at about the age of 3. Recently he's also been kicked out of school for biting the pricipal, kicking him, and spitting in his face. His reasoning was just because he didn't want to go to school anymore. I was furious because this was his worst incident yet. I've talked with his doctor about this.
I have learned that in many cases with young kids, if the punishment is not working (and it has been fair and consistent punishment), then you need to look at other methods. Several things are going on here.
First, there is very little you can do at home in terms of punishment that will change his behavior at school. He is too young for that kind of cause and effect. Maybe by third grade. Certainly not now.
My 5 1/2 year old started kindergarten 3 days ago, and I have had 2 phone calls from the principal. He was diagnosed with ADHD, but i think the diagnoses was wrong. He cries alot/whines when he doesnt get his way. He gets sad alot too. Talking about death, and angels, and growing up. He has anger problems, hitting, throwing things, kicking people....He has broke windows, and a television already.
but now he throws fits and doesnt want to do anything. Ive talked to his teacher and she thinks hes still at about a kindergarten level.....maybe. hes being evaluated at school for "special needs" but since he can do his work but refuses to his teacher doesnt think he will qualify. so I got in touch w his dr and now hes being evaluated for ADHD. we have tried everything. I just need some advice on what the next step is.
I assume your daughter is in kindergarten. Is it an all day kindergarten? Was she in preschool and was this where the ADHD was noted?
Oh boy, as I said, there is a ton of stuff out there which I have bookmarked. So any specific areas you are interested in ...will be easier for me to send you.
Just quickly, since we mentioned adult adhd/add - here are two interesting links on that. They also contain just a lot of good general overall information.
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-in-girls-women/
https://www.additudemag.
Well, some of those things sound like what a child with ADHD would do (no filters, doing things impulsively, etc.) This is something that your school should be able to help you with - depending on where you are. Are you in the US or what country?
It would probably be a good idea to read up on ADHD and see if any of the other things he does seems to fit in that category. A good place to start is at the top of the screen
http://www.medhelp.
At that point my son was about 3 1/2 and the doctor did feel he had ADHD. Long story short...we researched the crap out of ADHD...implemented ideas/strategies...and with a lot of time (and maturity)...most those "classic" behaviors resolved. I took my son back to the same doctor in August (right before K)...she reevaluated him...and no longer felt the diagnosis was ADHD. She was unsure of what the problem was...
My youngest son is now 9 years old but, when he was you grandsons age i started to notice some of the same things and heard the same complaints. Turned out he had ADD?ADHD combined! I had no idea this was possible. We kept an eye on it till he was almost 6 yrs old. It really started effecting his school time, homework, making friends and staying out of trouble! I felt so bad but, really they don't want to put them on med's to early. Try talking to his doctor about counseling first.
Based on what the Kindergarten teacher reported to you - you have a great kindergarten teacher there! Anyone who suggests that the child hug her first has got very high marks in my book. The fact she said the rest of the week went well is very good news. If he had something like ADHD, it probably wouldn't change much day to day. I don't know if he had these problems in preschool or if he even went to preschool.
My six year old son is lagging somewhat in his verbal skills, and we are having him do kindergarten again. We moved during his first year of kindergarten and he was out for a month, we home schooled in between. We moved from a state with easier curriculum and lower standards, to a state and county that has literally the highest standards public education offers. He was completely lost and we tried to catch him up.
It is an absolutely ridiculous statement by the counselor! And if you do have any concerns about ADHD please post on our ADHD forum. I have lots of resources to help.
You might want to listen to your daughter when she is sleeping to see if she has any issues breathing due to swollen adenoids, etc. This is something that her doc can also (easily, I think) check on. I have had parents on this forum who discovered this was a problem for their child - and it made a huge difference.
My 6 year old daughter (Kindergarten) is not classified as learning disabled,however, we suspect she has some ADHD symptoms. She was evaluated about 2 years ago and our pediatrician felt she couldn't be further evaluated until she was 6 or 7. Given these symptoms, she seems to function pretty well in school and with new friends.
Our greater concern is her excessive hugging.
My son is 8 years old. He has been diagnosed with ADHD and has a few other problems like fine motor skills. About a year ago he started repeating his speech. Whatever he says, he repeats to himself under his breath. It's a constant behaviour pattern. It doesn't seem to be a problem but his friends have noticed it and comment on it. Anyone else have a similar experience ?
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My son Brian will be 7 in January. He has severe ADHD and could never sit still, take a nap, or be quite. I could never give him a time out because he couldn't sit. I remember just trying to give him a bath was frustrated I couldn't wipe the soap on him fast enough and he would be moving. Or cleaning he just followed behind me messing it up. I am a working mom and he was always in day care and preschool until kindergarten and they were always expressing there concerns.
Recess is highly recommended for ADHD kids and should be a part of the IEP. I am the CL on the ADHD forum - http://www.medhelp.org/forums/ADD---ADHD/show/175.
There is a lot of information that you or the school does not seem to have gotten. Lets continue the discussion on the ADHD site.
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Oh, forgot to mention, ya I would try an avoid the Tenex. It is sedating and once started must be continued to be effective.
My son is 6 years old. He started Kindergarten this year and has so far been doing alright. My son has a bit of a temper, but only when pushed past a certain point. For the most part though everybody loves him and are 'buddies' with him. My son has always been the kind of boy that likes to make people happy by goofing around and making himself look like the class clown.
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