EPISODE · Sep 25, 2023 · 25 MIN
#128: I Suspect ADHD, but My Child Is Too Young for a Diagnosis
from Shining With ADHD by The Childhood Collective · host The Childhood Collective
It happened again. Another call from the preschool or another comment from a family member about your child’s behavior. Your intuition tells you something is under the surface, but your child is too young for an ADHD diagnosis. This is a hard season to be in! It seems like every week, we get messages from parents of younger children who are struggling with constant meltdowns and challenging behaviors. Today, we will share a few things families can do at home AND school (even without the diagnosis!) to help support your child and make life a little easier. MEET OUR TEAMWe are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. We’ve spent decades supporting thousands of families navigating ADHD. And we’re also moms: some of us raising kids with ADHD and some of us navigating it ourselves… which means we understand both the science and the real-life moments that don’t make it into textbooks.LINKS + RESOURCESCreating Calm ADHD CourseEpisode 104: Early Signs of ADHDEpisode 115: Who Can Diagnose ADHD?The Childhood Collective Youtube *Closed Captioning AvailableThe Childhood Collective InstagramHave a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected] at School gives you the tools to come to school meetings prepared. So you can get your child the testing, plan, and accommodations they need to thrive in the classroom. https://thechildhoodcollective.com/adhd-at-school (use code PODCAST for a discount!) Check out Zenimal, one of our favorite tools to help kids with ADHD fall asleep faster, calm big emotions, and manage anxiety. http://zenimals.com/TCHC25 (Use the code TCHC25 for a discount!)Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #128: I Suspect ADHD, but My Child Is Too Young for a Diagnosis The Childhood Collective 9/27/2023 SUMMARY It happened again. Another call from the preschool or another comment from a family member about your child’s behavior. Your intuition tells you something is under the surface, but your child is too young for an ADHD diagnosis. This is a hard season to be in! It seems like every week, we get messages from parents of younger children who are struggling with constant meltdowns and challenging behaviors. Today, we will share a few things families can do at home AND school (even without the diagnosis!) to help support your child and make life a little easier. MEET OUR TEAM We are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you. After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD. LINKS + RESOURCES Creating Calm ADHD Course Episode 104: Early Signs of ADHD Episode 115: Who Can Diagnose ADHD? The Childhood Collective Youtube *Closed Captioning Available The Childhood Collective Instagram Have a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected] Mentioned in this episode: Time Timer We can’t have your attention and not mention Time Timer. This amazing tool helps with activity transitions, independence, and building executive function skills. Head to and use the code TCC to get a site-wide discount. Time Timer Holiday Gift Guide 2024 Check out our holiday shopping guides for ADHD kids, teens, moms, and dads. Here's to stress-free shopping and gift they will love. Holiday Gift Guide 2024 Creating Calm Course Creating Calm is a video-based course that will teach you simple, step-by-step strategies to help you parent a happy and independent child with ADHD (ages 4-12 years old). Whenever and wherever you have an internet connection. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off! Creating Calm Course Shining at School gives you the tools to come to school meetings prepared. So you can get your child the testing, plan, and accommodations they need to thrive in the classroom. https://thechildhoodcollective.com/adhd-at-school (use code PODCAST for a discount!) Check out Zenimal, one of our favorite tools to help kids with ADHD fall asleep faster, calm big emotions, and manage anxiety. http://zenimals.com/TCHC25 (Use the code TCHC25 for a discount!) Our Sponsors: * Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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