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Can preschoolers be diagnosed with ADHD? Research suggests that symptoms of ADHD can emerge in young children. In fact, to qualify for an ADHD diagnosis under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), the symptoms must be present before the age of 12.
But because preschool children are typically active and easily distractable, identifying early signs of ADHD can be a challenge.In general, today’s parents have more research-based information available to them than did previous generations of caregivers.
But so-called “expert” opinions often conflict about what constitutes typical toddler behavior. Some experts minimize extreme behavior and suggest that most children will simply “outgrow” hyperactive or impulsive tendencies.