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[hurst1987]

My son is 5 years old and we have noticed that he is lieing alot and he is now stealing we have took him to the police for his lieing and that did nothing could this be ADHD

[Sandman2]

    While lying is not ADHD, It is common for kids with ADHD to lie. "All children lie occasionally. But because of impulsivity and low self-esteem — and their tendency to make mistakes that they think need covering up — kids with ADHD are especially prone to stretching the truth. That worries parents."
And the rest of the link gives good advice on working with a child who has ADHD and is lying.  And actually, its not bad advice if the child does not have ADHD.  This is the article --  http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/2008.html
   Most kids have the self control to not to steal if they know its wrong.  However, a very young child with ADHD does act pretty immediately on impulse and will grab things without thinking.
   Of course, you didn't say what he was stealing.  I am guessing something from your house, or a friends house?  Was it a friends toy?  There is all kinds of stealing for that matter. I am sure you don't let him wander around a store, so I am assuming that it was either school or home related?
   So while lying and stealing are not ADHD, they certainly do happen more with kids who have ADHD.  Doesn't mean that he does.
   Specialmom made some very good points about dealing with the problem.  And I think that her last question was good - "any other things he's doing?"
   Since you did post to the ADHD forum, you must have some suspicions?  Here is a link to a site that gives more information on ADHD.
The site is - http://helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_signs_symptoms.htm
    Please post if you have any questions.

[specialmom]

Hi there.  Well, you don't list any other symptoms that he has.  

In truth, lying is very common for that age all the way through 9.  Kids that are smart learn to avoid getting in trouble and it is considered a phase.  

But I don't think from this simple statement anyone can really discuss if he has add/adhd or not.  

any other things he's doing?

I think a trip to the police station is a little over kill.  Instead, try having him telling you the truth after suspecting he's lying and don't get mad at him.  He'll be encouraged that he can tell you the truth.  Then AFTER, set a rule about what it is he did wrong and was afraid to tell you.  But this encourages him to trust telling you and still following the rules.  good luck

[MarkLakewood3367]

Nope.  Lying and stealing isn't ADHD.  Discipline works well for these behaviors.