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Post by crillmom on Dec 12, 2003 12:51:13 GMT -5
This may sound like a stupid question but is there such a thing as being hyperactive and not adhd. When I read some of the posts about "typical" adhd behavior I do not see my son in many of these categories. He is clearly an anxious child and his diagnosis of ocd was correct but besides being hyper and impulsive at times, he dosen't seem to fit the "typical mold" Maybe his adhd is mild and secondary to his diagnosis of anxiety. For example he has no problems with new situations, he gets ready fine in the morning, never loses stuff, school work etc. I don't know, am I crazy or can he just be a hyper child? Anyway thanks for listening, any thoughts would be great.
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Post by GSDMommy on Dec 12, 2003 20:57:20 GMT -5
The diagnosis of ADHD will be from your family Dr or your psychiatrist. They will probably ask for a Conner's scale to rate his behaviors in all environments. If you don't think your child fits the diagnosis of ADHD, and the Dr does, you can always ask him/her to explain the situation. It may very well be that your son is very active but not necessarily ADHD. It may also be that you are used to the behaviors and are unconsciously accommodating them and this is working. Only your Dr and you are going to be able to assess the situation accurately. Go with what you are comfortable with!
Take care and best of luck!
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Post by susanthemom on Dec 12, 2003 23:54:40 GMT -5
Hi Crillmom, I think it's definitely possible that a child could be hyper but not adhd. I think my second son fits that description quite aptly. I've often thought that he's picked up a few learned behaviors from his older adhd brother, but he has his moments away from his brothers influence when he gets riled up. Sometimes it's clear that he's tired or ill or emulating behaviors. But he never seems to get totally distracted by these moments. When he's ready to do something else, he doesn't have the same issues with detaching himself from the "hyperactivity" that my older son does. I sort of see the difference as a perpetually drunk peson vs. a person who can let lose after a couple of drinks, but stops before losing total control.  Susan |
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