ADHD Diagnosed at Age 4 Now
Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting17 Oct 2011
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children as young as age 4 can now be diagnosed with ADHD according to new treatment guidelines. Behavioral management techniques should be the first treatment approach for preschool children. When this approach fails, preschoolers with moderate to severe behavior issuses can be treated with Ritalin, however its use is not approved by the FDA under the age of 6 yet.
You may read the full article in The Wall Street Journal. (October 17, 2011 page A6) By Jennifer Corbett Dooren
