Standing in the dessert buffet line at a church thing this week, I turned to see the parents of one of my former 2-year-olds. A sweet, precocious, active little girl.
I was surprised when they described her as having OCD and ADHD. She's 3 now! No official diagnosis, but they're sure of it because she has a short attention span and is on the go all the time. (Excuse me, but isn't that what all 2- and 3-year-olds are like?)
It concerns me because they said they can't wait to get her on medication. Just not sure this little one needs to be medicated, but then I'm no expert in diagnosis. But then again, neither are her parents.
We need to watch those labels!
I totally agree. Labeling children can be a dangerous move. I have a friend at church who said her son's preschool teacher suggested she have him tested from ADHD when he was 3 or 4. She taught him 3 days a week for school; I had him 1 day a week for church, but saw no signs of any issues. He was just a quiet boy, entertained himself after checking out is surroundings.
I agree; watch the labels.
Posted by: Brenna | June 12, 2009 at 12:28 PM