@anicole3285 ok u clearly do not understand ADHD at all. And if your son has it you really need to research it forreal a child w ADHD clearly can NOT sit still. And obviously u under this if I give him sleep meds. Yes having a child w behavior issues completely sucks n fucking frustrating shit I have 4!! But please do take advice from @dontblockmesis-imjustspeakingfacts cause she knows what shes talking bout.she is very well educated and deals with it also.

my oldest son has adhd and at that age was pretty calm strangely enough lol my 18 month old is a lil wild child though she sounds pretty normal just keep an eye on it. also adhd isn't always being hyper they can consitrate but it's like hyper consintrating where whatever has their attention is the only thing they can think about or talk about. just watch out as she grows but as of right now she sounds pretty normal for her age

All 18 month olds have ADHD smh

@motherof3dragons, that’s normal for them to not medicate right off. A diagnosis can be made as early as 4 yrs old and they recommend behavioral therapy first. A lot of medication they use for ADHD isn’t geared for the younger ages and most they have to be 5/6 in order to take and for insurance to cover.

And ADHD is more then just hyper activity.

Our pedi said not to give mine any sugary drinks or snack, and to watch out for Red #40 in the ingredients!! It makes them hyper. I literally asked about my daughter today because she's off the wall hyper. Lol

You can’t really diagnose that early but my 3 year old is definitely adhd or something they want allow me to test until January of next year but she so hyper so only sleeps from 2am to 6am

Who in the hell diagnosed your child this is 100% not accurate your child is way to young for that , a Real doctor would tell you that your child is to young , im a nurse not a doctor but i know for a fact they only start diagnosed when they are close to being in school

For everyone’s record, a child can be diagnosed with ADHD as early as 4 years old. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has guidelines for ages 4-18 but symptoms must be present by 12. You can start with your ped but taking your child to a psychologist for an evaluation is the best step. 4 years is the earliest the will test for ADHD.

My kids pediatrician won't diagnose until 4, but even then prefers them to be older for a more solid diagnosis.

I have a 17m old but she seems to be as wild as any other baby her age lol. I honestly wouldn't know how you would even tell. They are all in to everything at this age.

My sons pediatrician said she doesn't like to diagnose kids until at least 7 years old. I'm sure each doctor is different but it seems like 1st grade is the average time most will start the discussion and diagnosis.

Generally they won’t diagnose ADHD until around 4-5. Some places won’t even test until 6. What are your concerns that would make you feel your 18 month old has adhd?

18 months?? Kids can't be properly diagnosed with ADHD till at least 1sf grade...