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This facility has provided us with adequate therapies as a family and that they support us, not only, in the classroom but also in our home. We have learned to accept and make changes in our home and at his own school by expanding and trusting Robert's closest inner circle and working together by modifying and acquiring changes in all of Robert's daily routine. To be honest it was not something easy to do, given that our monetary resources are not that great and through the diagnosis we have been able to be exposed to amazing grants that have helped us provide Robert with the appropriate help to not only educate us as a family but also, make others aware of all and any available aid for OUR CHILDREN!

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CHADD - Improving the lives of people affected by ADHD

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Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is the nation's leading nonprofit organization serving people affected by ADHD.

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This is were we decided to have Robert's sessions for therapy and get him the additional help that he needs to better help us and Robert understand the changes in his behavior and that their are solutions that we can work with to help our son and others understand that their is no issue understanding that children have needs and wants.

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CHADD - Improving the lives of people affected by ADHD

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Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is the nation's leading nonprofit organization serving people affected by ADHD.

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As Robert's parents our end approach was to take him through therapy and for us to continue with his therapy that they had advised us for his ADHD. We made his teachers aware of all and any changes that he has been through and for them to do the same as they keep us updated in any and all change that they saw with the therapies that he has been receiving. After being assessed, Robert was referred to this amazing facility that we are very thankful to have found.

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3. In this LAUSD website parents can find the different resources that they can find to better assess their children and find the appropriate and adequate resources.

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Local District South / Special Education

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To better serve schools, parents and the community, the Division of Special Education has two types of Special Education Service Centers: (1) Operations and (2) Instruction. All requests for assistance and support to either Operations or Instruction, from any location and for any purpose, should go to the Call Center at (213) 241-6701.

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2. This website helps parents understand the early signs and symptoms of children displaying early signs of ADHD.

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Does your child have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD? It's not always easy to tell, since toddlers tend to have difficulty paying attention in general.

But ADHD is more than just typical toddler behavior. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the condition can extend beyond toddler age to affect teens and even adults. This is why it's important to recognize signs of ADHD in early childhood.

Read on for a checklist of symptoms to watch out for.

According to the Mayo Clinic, toddler-aged children from 2 to 3 years old can display symptoms of ADHD.

According to the NIH, these are the three main signs of the condition in kids over age 3:

These behaviors also occur in children without ADHD. Your child won't be diagnosed with the condition unless symptoms continue for more than six months and affect their ability to participate in age-appropriate activities. Great care needs to be taken in diagnosing a child under 5 with ADHD, particularly if medication is being considered. A diagnosis at this young age is best made by a child psychiatrist or a pediatrician specializing in behavior and development.

There are a number of behaviors that can indicate your child has problems with attention, a key sign of ADHD. In school-age children these include:

inability to focus on one activity

trouble completing tasks before getting bored

difficulty listening as a result of distraction

problems following instructions and processing information

Note, however, that these behaviors can be normal in a toddler.

In the past, ADHD was called "ADD," for "attention deficit disorder." As reported by the Mayo Clinic, the medical community now prefers to call the condition ADHD because the disorder often includes a component of hyperactivity and impulsivity. This is particularly true when diagnosed in preschool-aged children.

Signs of hyperactivity that may indicate your toddler has ADHD include:

being overly fidgety and squirmy

having an inability to sit still for calm activities like eating and having books read to them

talking and making noise excessively

running from toy to toy, or constantly being in motion

Another telltale symptom of ADHD is impulsivity. Signs that your child has overly impulsive behaviors include:

displaying extreme impatience with others

refusing to wait their turn when playing with other children

interrupting when others are talking

blurting out comments at inappropriate times

having difficulty controlling their emotions

being prone to outbursts

intruding when others are playing, rather than asking first to join in

Again, these behaviors can be normal in toddlers. They would only be concerning if they're extreme when compared to those of similarly aged children.

The Kennedy Krieger Institute (KKI) has identified several other warning signs of ADHD in toddlers between 3 and 4 years old. The KKI notes that children in this age group may become injured from running too fast or not following instructions.

More signs of ADHD may include:

aggressive behavior when playing

lack of caution with strangers

overly bold behavior

endangering oneself or others due to fearlessness

inability to hop on one foot by age 4

It is possible to misdiagnose a child with ADHD because most toddlers will exhibit the following ADHD symptoms at various times:

It's sometimes easy for parents and even teachers to mistake ADHD for other problems. Toddlers who are sitting quietly and behaving in preschool may actually not be paying attention. Children who are hyperactive might just have disciplinary problems.

If you're feeling dubious about your child's behavior, don't guess - see your doctor.

The NIH notes that ADHD is very common among children with conditions pertaining to the brain. But just because ADHD is common doesn't mean it shouldn't warrant concern.

If you're worried that your toddler may be showing signs of ADHD, talk to your pediatrician about how to manage it. While there is no cure for ADHD, medication and lifestyle changes can help relieve your child's symptoms and give them a good chance for future success.

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It's not always easy to tell if a toddler has ADHD, since they tend to have difficulty paying attention in general. Impulsivity, being overly fidgety, and aggressiveness are just some of the signs and symptoms of ADHD in toddlers. Here's what you need to know about toddlers and ADHD and next steps to take.

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1. This website helps understand the symptoms and the way in which parents can better understand how and what they can do to better understand their child's needs and wants.

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What Is ADHD?

ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is a medical condition. A person with ADHD has differences in brain development and brain activity that affect attention, the ability to sit still, and self-control. ADHD can affect a child at school, at home, and in friendships.

What Are the Signs of ADHD?

All kids struggle at times to pay attention, listen and follow directions, sit still, or wait their turn. But for kids with ADHD, the struggles are harder and happen more often.

Kids with ADHD can show signs in any or all these areas:

Inattentive. Kids who are inattentive (easily distracted) have trouble focusing their attention, concentrating, and staying on task. They may not listen well to directions, may miss important details, and may not finish what they start. They may daydream or dawdle too much. They may seem absent-minded or forgetful, and lose track of their things.

Hyperactive. Kids who are hyperactive are fidgety, restless, and easily bored. They may have trouble sitting still, or staying quiet when needed. They may rush through things and make careless mistakes. They may climb, jump, or roughhouse when they shouldn't. Without meaning to, they may act in ways that disrupt others.

Impulsive. Kids who are impulsive act too quickly before thinking. They often interrupt, might push or grab, and find it hard to wait. They may do things without asking for permission, take things that aren't theirs, or act in ways that are risky. They may have emotional reactions that seem too intense for the situation.

Sometimes parents and teachers notice signs of ADHD when a child is very young. But it's normal for little kids to be distracted, restless, impatient, or impulsive - these things don't always mean that a child has ADHD.

Attention, activity, and self-control develop little by little, as children grow. Kids learn these skills with help from parents and teachers. But some kids don't get much better at paying attention, settling down, listening, or waiting. When these things continue and begin to cause problems at school, home, and with friends, it may be ADHD.

What Causes ADHD?

It's not clear what causes the brain differences of ADHD. There's strong evidence that ADHD is mostly inherited. Many kids who have ADHD have a parent or relative with it. Kids also can be more at risk for it if they were born early, are exposed to environmental toxins, or their mothers used drugs during pregnancy.

ADHD is not caused by too much screen time, poor parenting, or eating too much sugar.

How Is ADHD Diagnosed?

If you think your child has ADHD, make an appointment with your child's doctor. They will do a checkup, including a vision and hearing check, to be sure something else isn't causing the symptoms.

To diagnose ADHD, doctors start by asking about a child's health, behavior, and activity. They talk with parents and kids about the things they have noticed. Your doctor might ask you to complete checklists about your child's behavior, and might ask you to give your child's teacher a checklist too.

After gettng this information, doctors diagnose ADHD if it's clear that:

A child's trouble with paying attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity go beyond what's usual for their age.

The behaviors have been going on since the child was young.

The behaviors affect the child at school and at home.

A health check shows that another health or learning issue isn't causing the problems.

Many kids with ADHD also have learning problems, oppositional and defiant behaviors, or mood and anxiety problems. Doctors usually treat these along with the ADHD.

The doctor can refer you to a child psychologist or psychiatrist, if needed.

How Is ADHD Treated?

Treatment for ADHD usually includes:

Medicine. This activates the brain's ability to pay attention, slow down, and use more self-control.

Behavior therapy. Therapists can help kids develop the social, emotional, and planning skills that are lagging with ADHD.

Parent coaching. Through coaching, parents learn the best ways to respond to behavior problems that are part of ADHD.

School support. Teachers can help kids with ADHD do well and enjoy school more.

The right treatment helps ADHD improve. Parents and teachers can teach younger kids to get better at managing their attention, behavior, and emotions. As they grow older, kids should learn to improve their own attention and self-control.

When ADHD is not treated, it can be hard for kids to succeed. This may lead to low self-esteem, depression, oppositional behavior, school failure, risk-taking behavior, or family conflict.

How Can Parents Help?

If your child is diagnosed with ADHD:

Be involved. Learn all you can about ADHD. Follow the treatment your child's health care provider recommends. Go to all recommended therapy visits.

Give medicines safely. If your child is taking ADHD medicine, always give it at the recommended time and dose. Keep medicines in a safe place.

Work with your child's school. Ask teachers if your child should have an IEP or 504 plan. Meet often with teachers to find out how your child is doing. Work together to help your child do well

Parent with purpose and warmth. Learn what parenting approaches are best for a child with ADHD - and which can make ADHD worse. Talk openly and supportively about ADHD with your child. Focus on your child's strengths and positive qualities.

Connect with others for support and awareness. Join a support group like CHADD for ADHD to get updates on treatment and other information.

ADHD can improve when kids get treatment, eat healthy food, get enough sleep and exercise, and have supportive parents who know how to respond to ADHD.

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ADHD is a common medical condition that can affect kids at school, at home, and in friendships. Learn more about ADHD and how to help kids get the best diagnosis and care.

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Resource: Kids Health

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The way that ADHD is treated is through a series of treatments depending on the severity of the ADHD. It can be treated with:

Medicine

Behavior Therapy

Parent Coaching

School Support

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The teacher then proceeded to recommend that we assessed Robert and for us to look for local resources in our LAUSD district, to better get an idea of where and how to approach our child's needs and wants and better help Robert with his recent diagnosis

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The way that our family dealt with Robert's diagnosis, is by seeing it as something normal and that Robert would soon outgrow any behavioral changes. Our family would use the appropriate forms of redirection and when the outburst began to be a little overwhelming we decided to seek advise from his teacher. We spoke with Robert's teacher and the teacher began to speak about the recent outbursts that they have experienced, while in the classroom setting.

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Robert began to display signs of hyperactivity and no control of his behavior. He would display forms of attention and behavioral problems that teachers would find a little out of the ordinary when it came to completing a simple task such as completing a puzzle or writing his name. Robert began to display outbursts of behavioral and attention tasks.

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This is Robert our four year old son that recently got diagnosed with ADHD

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder also known as, ADHD were children struggle to pay attention, listen and follow directions, sit still, or even patiently wait their turn

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Children over the age of 3 like Robert begin to display signs of:

inactivity

hyperactivity

impulsivity