ADHD is a genetic condition that usually has an onset prior to the age of 4. It presents with hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattentiveness, irritability, and aggression. Due to the fact that all toddlers show some ADHD behavior it's challenging to discern if behavior falls within normal limits or if it is clinically significant Learn the distinction. Toddlers & ADHD shares the latest research on the diagnosis and the treatment of 1-5 year olds with this condition in chapter 6, which is the heart of the book, but the many of the chapters can be applied to anybody with ADHD, no matter how old! No matter what age, the goal is to reduce the child's ineffective symptoms, which will subsequently lessen the stress level of the entire family unit. Therefore, you will learn parenting strategies specifically for a toddler with ADHD, and you will also find out how to seek help for your child, the right questions to ask, and what to expect from Early Intervention services, therapeutic/psychiatric services, and day care and school-based services. The school interventions listed can mostly all be applied to older children and adolescents as well!