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Youngest ADHD diagnosis

Posted February 26, 2013 - 12:39pm
TEST what is youngest age for adhd?

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March 25, 2013 - 9:59am

Marni
Great video. I think the youngest age of diagnosis is 7ish though. Before then, especially with boys, it could be just normal behaviour (lack of ability to sit still, to listen, to focus, etc).
March 25, 2013 - 10:31am
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Marni99
My friend's son was diagnosed at 3 - which seemed odd to me.
March 25, 2013 - 10:08am

Marni
This is also a great video (by Dr. James Varga) on diagnosing ADHD: http://beta.kidsinthehouse.com/video/diagnosing-adhd
March 25, 2013 - 10:16am

Marni99
A video about why some parents choose not to medicate for ADHD: http://beta.kidsinthehouse.com/video/choosing-not-medicate-adhd