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Advice for 4 year old

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My husband and I are both ADHD and autistic, both of our families have a history of these conditions. Our eldest son shows ADHD traits and also autistic traits. He didn't really make friends at nursery and is struggling with this now at school too.

He rarely stops talking (inherited from me:( ) and often says things which are wrong or asks obvious questions he already knows the answer to for the purpose of talking and interacting. This obviously doesn't help. He also comes to us in preference to playing with others.

When I have mentioned his issues to the Health visitor I get nowhere and the GP just tells me that the school will figure out whether there's an issue. Even when he's running around their practise room trying to get into everything no matter what I try.

I know young kids can sometimes take a while to catch up socially but we have a considerable family history. Is it worth trying to pursue anything regarding help/diagnosis given that he is so young? 

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  • I would! May as well pop your name on a list if it'll take a few years even. Having a supportive home can only help him thrive in a world that might not be as supportive. If you think it's worth it. For instance, getting ADHD drugs in a pinch for a short term period. Or medical reasons or anything else, as a good back up. 

    The school won't be thinking of his long-term stability. 

    It's always good to get our talkative brains plunged into things to help exhaust them. I've found philosophy and physics beyond my 'pay-grade' just helps ease a mind unhinged in continual problem-solving mode, and I always end up finding bits of knowledge to help others. The best engineers I know are all like this - designing the big equipment for the music industry or pioneering something. 

    My son's girlfriend had been diagnosed when young, but her mother was so 'offended' by it, she deleted it from her file. The girlfriend teaches and last year really needed to get on ritalin for a short time but has been stuck waiting to get properly diagnosed. 

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  • I would! May as well pop your name on a list if it'll take a few years even. Having a supportive home can only help him thrive in a world that might not be as supportive. If you think it's worth it. For instance, getting ADHD drugs in a pinch for a short term period. Or medical reasons or anything else, as a good back up. 

    The school won't be thinking of his long-term stability. 

    It's always good to get our talkative brains plunged into things to help exhaust them. I've found philosophy and physics beyond my 'pay-grade' just helps ease a mind unhinged in continual problem-solving mode, and I always end up finding bits of knowledge to help others. The best engineers I know are all like this - designing the big equipment for the music industry or pioneering something. 

    My son's girlfriend had been diagnosed when young, but her mother was so 'offended' by it, she deleted it from her file. The girlfriend teaches and last year really needed to get on ritalin for a short time but has been stuck waiting to get properly diagnosed. 

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