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Hi, It's important to follow the doctor's guidance and monitor the child's progress. Always consult the doctor about any concerns regarding long-term effects.

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“I can completely understand the worry — when medicines are recommended for a 3.5 year old, it’s natural to pause and question it. That instinct as a parent is important. Trust it. At this age, Occupational Therapy is usually the right first step, and it sounds like your child’s team is thinking in the right direction. Medicines, if needed, should always come with a clear explanation of why and what to expect. As a psychologist and a mother myself, I understand this journey from both sides — the clinical and the deeply personal. That mix of confusion, love, and worry you’re feeling? I’ve been there too. I work with families navigating developmental concerns, and I believe parents deserve a space to ask every question without feeling rushed or dismissed. Feel free to reach out to me for a consultation on Practo — I’d be happy to think through this with you.

Hi,if you have not consulted a pediatrician regarding this,you should consult for a second opinion

Hyperactivity and speech delay are part of Learning Disability (LD) It needs to be treated asap otherwise it may get complicated and can affect his personal and social life. It can be well treated with occupational therapy, remedial measures and homeopathic medicine effectively and without any side effects. Psychometric test should be done before starting any occupational or speech therapy for a customised approach. Diagnosis of various psychological parameters will give us better direction for treatment. Homeopathic medicine would be a good solution for him at this age. Avoid allopathic medicines which can be addictive and can cause side effects. It needs to be treated in a holistic approach for complete recovery. You need an expert Psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician.

Do consult ur psychiatrist and they can start with minimum dosage. Yes, u r right. For the long run focus on the diet and occupational therapy. As a caretaker, u shud also seek talk therapy. U will feel good if u have somebody to speak to and vent out. A professional will help with ur anxiety in the long run.

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Occupational and speech therapy are most helpful at this age. Medicines, if prescribed are typically low-dose and used only when needed

you need to keep regular check on his behavior, if you see any change . please inform the concerned doctor. Medicines are generally helpful when there is lot of hyperactivity.

Dear concerned parent, Occupational therapy and early intervention are most effective, while medicines are used only when necessary and do not cause recurrence if properly guided.

Every child is different.take second opinion .

Hi... Please consult another professional on this. Did the current professionals provided any particular diagnosis (ADHD or)? If so please mention it in your query. Medicines are only prescribed by a Psychiatrist. If that's the case, do follow medical advice or take a second opinion by another Psychiatrist who specializes in such issue among children. Typically, unless it is very severe, medications use is avoided in general and also for young children. Your concerns about it's side effects (dependence, reoccurence) are genuine and can only be ruled out after proper examination of the case.