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Is Your Toddler Hyperactive?
While extreme and prolonged hyperactivity in older children is typically a sign of an underlying cause such as ADHD, toddlers can tend to show these signs without it necessarily being a cause for concern. Many toddlers when overtired for example may begin to act out simply because they do not realize that they need to calm down and go to sleep. Some sugary foods can also cause changes in the blood sugar levels that can be a culprit in causing a child to be slightly hyper. Most professionals will not diagnose a child with behavioral problems associated with ADHD unless there are other developmental delays present or if it appears to be a chronic condition that is not dependent on environmental or circumstantial factors. A diagnosis requires that the behavior be present typically for an extended period of six months or longer and that it is constant and not intermittently occurring. With toddlers especially it can be difficult to give an accurate diagnosis of problems such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, simply because most toddlers are still in their development stages. Many parents can benefit from taking classes or even consulting with their insurance company to see if they qualify for services that would help them to work on and improve their child's behavior. If you have any concerns about your toddler's behavior, it is important to talk to your child's pediatrician who can give you information on assessing your young child's development and refer you to a child behavioral counselor for an evaluation. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com To learn more about how to help a hyperactive toddler and information on ADHD, visit ADHDParentSupport.com. |
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