When is active hyper active?

[Lavge]

Where does the limit go between being a very active child and having hyper activity?

I have a 3.5 year old girl. She's very bright and has always been rather advanced physically. The problem is she doesn't stop moving - she's just always on the go. She can't walk quietly on the street but has to be jumping, running, spinning, touching everything etc, she won't sit still in a chair not even to eat. She lokes drawing, but even that she does standing up moving.

Sometimes she seems truely unhappy being home. She wants to be out running around. I take her to the park and on the way home she's nearly crying sometimes because she sincerely doesn't want to be at home. It's not like we have any problems causing her not wanting to be at home. She has toys but takes little interest in them.

I don't know if I'm seeing a problem where there is non, but in a group of children she always stands out at the one running around and not being able to stand still for a second.  

[Sandman2]

    Then I think that it would be worth your time to go to the home page which is -
http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/index.html        and start reading.
    Also, on the child behavior forum - http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Child-Behavior/show/64      ; is a poster (specialmom) who has extensive experience with SIDS due to her own son.  If you post with a "could this be SIDS?", I am sure she will get back to you!
    And if you look at my last post here - http://www.medhelp.org/posts/ADD---ADHD/My-son-has-started-waking-in-the-middle-of-the-night-crying/show/1539433#post_6993632
      I copied a number of her ideas for another poster.    Her own son has gotten lots of help from her and an occupational therapist and now seems to be doing very well.

[Lavge]

I can say yes to every single one of those you listed there.

[Sandman2]

   I agree with what tschock says.  However, I would also look into sensory processing disorder or SIDS.
   Check out this website for symptoms - http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sensory-processing-disorder-checklist.html
     Particularly this part:
"2. Hyposensitivity To Movement (Under-Responsive):



__ in constant motion, can't seem to sit still

__ craves fast, spinning, and/or intense movement experiences

__ loves being tossed in the air

__ could spin for hours and never appear to be dizzy

__ loves the fast, intense, and/or scary rides at amusement parks

__ always jumping on furniture, trampolines, spinning in a swivel chair, or getting into upside down positions

__ loves to swing as high as possible and for long periods of time

__ is a "thrill-seeker"; dangerous at times

__ always running, jumping, hopping etc. instead of walking

__ rocks body, shakes leg, or head while sitting

__ likes sudden or quick movements, such as, going over a big bump in the car or on a bike"

    But do look at the other areas too.  Kids with SID are treated differently (to a large degree) than kids with ADHD so its important to figure out what is going on.
   Hope this helps.

[tschock]

I have ADD/ADHD. My third oldest son has ADHD.
My 2 year old son's pediatrician figures that he probably has ADHD as well...it can run in family's. Otherwise, he says that he could just be very hyper and needs more discipline.
He is much like me...ants in his pants won't let him sit still...even when watching t.v he's up and running in circles.
His pediatrician doesn't like to label children, especially at such an early age.
I like that about him.
He watched my son in the waiting room a few months back and said that he was indeed a very busy boy...I told him that my son had been very good in there...that he should see him at home. He thought I was kidding...I promised to bring a video of him the next time we were in so that he could see that I wasn't kidding.
Your daughter could have ADHD, just be hyper, or she could have restless leg syndrome...can never sit still...feels like something crawling in your legs all the time if you don't move.
Does your daughter move her legs a lot in her sleep? Does she kick out constantly? If so it could be  RLS...
I sometimes keep hubby up at night because my legs are constantly thrashing about while I sleep.
Anyway, it's hard to tell without seeing a specialist as to what her problem is. They may tell you that it's a real condition or they might tell you to teach her some discipline...or they may just say that she's a typical 3 year old. lol
My ex sister in law once brought my nephew to his pediatrician because she swore up and down that he had Tourette's...they tested him and the doctor told her to take him home and give him a good lickin! She doesn't believe in the word "no"...so the kids are very spoiled.
If you ask me though, your daughter shows signs of ADHD, but I'm no specialist.
Please take her in before it gets out of control.