ADHD- What Are the Chances at 4 Years Old?

Yes, it is very possible. While it used to be that they wouldn't assess a child for ADHD until 7 yrs old, in the past year or so they've started recognizing that they can actually catch it and intervene earlier.

My son is about to start Kindergarten, and I am certain that he has it. He hasn't yet been diagnosed, but we are switching to a new doctor who takes ADHD seriously, so we will be working together with his doctor and teachers to assess him.

My son is a sensory seeker - when he is tired he spins himself (but doesn't seem to get dizzy). He overloads his mouth (still, at 5 1/2 yrs old). He touches EVERYTHING in sight including cactus leaves at the grocery store (OUCH!) He likes to be squeezed and to put heavy pillows on top of him.

My 3 yr old son is also active, but no where NEAR what my oldest is like. I think most parents who suspect their child has ADHD are probably right. We don't just say it because we're looking for an explanation or way to make things easier. We see a genuine difference between our child and their peers, and it is after a lot of investigation and soul-searching that we come to the realization that they may have a problem that no amount of discipline can solve, and then we look for a medical opinion. Go with your gut and speak with your pediatrician.

ETA: I came across this site the other day, and found it very helpful. Their videos are extremely informative. http://www.caddac.ca/cms/video/parents_player.html

ETA2: this might also be helpful: http://www.additudemag.com/q&a/ask_the_add_medical_ex...

Our doctors wouldn't look at ADHD till our son was @ 6 yrs old. He is still hyper, but he is 7 yr old now and does have ADHD.

As to maturing out of the behaviors... keep reinforcing what you want. If you want her to walk in the house - ask her to go back and do it right, till she walks. Kids learn by repitition & only change when we stay constant.

My daughter was very hyperactive as a toddler/preschooler. She was diagnosed with ADHD in first grade, not severe, but it was there. It definitely diminished over the years. She is now a 17 year old going into her senior year of HS. She is a mellow person, who enjoys skiing and cycling and carries a 93 overall average, and is now applying to colleges. Good luck.
My son was never hyper in any way. They are all different.

Most 3 yr olds display this. Many Drs wont dx ADHD until after the age of 7 for this exact reason. The behaviors that are characteristic of ADHD are also normal pre 7 yr old behaviors.
Is there any ADHD or other mental health issues in your family?

ETA: ADHD isn't something they catch or suddenly they have. They are born with it.

The defining characteristic of a 3 year old is hyper activity. Same with 4 year olds. They don't walk, they run. They bounce off furniture. They are exuberant to the point of destruction.

You become less active but you have ADHD for life. It is a birth defect ya know?

No one can tell I have it, even in grade school no one, even the teachers, knew my older daughter had it.