Boisterous son- that’s “just how boys are” or ADHD?

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Starting to think my 7 year old has ADHD, well have always thought it maybe but then everyone said that boys are just boisterous.
wants the main differences between a high energy always on the go boy and one with adhd?

Forget the 'boy' thing, that's just outdated nonsense.

'Kids' can definitely be over boisterous.

What sort of things does he do that makes you think he might have ADHD, apart from being high energy?

Not always. Sometimes he can be a bit rude but so can my daughter. And when I tell him that’s bad manners he generally says he didn’t know that. But then doesn’t do it again.

high energy, rough and tumble playing, struggles with getting ready on time, following timetable etc

That's not a symptom of ADHD

Adhd isnt really about being boisterous etc.

There is impulsivity and difficulty sitting still.
Or inattentive
Or both

So impulsive child would touch things they are told not to. They might run off. Take ages to have any road sense.

There might be hitting etc.
My eldest never sat for stories at toddler group.

Girls might chat too much and when they shouldnt be talking.

My just turned 8 year old has been diagnosed with ADHD and he isn’t at all boisterous. He is always on the go, struggles to sit still, lots of twitching. Struggles to read long texts as his brain flits to other things constantly. He is very easily overwhelmed, lots of sensory issues. Doesn’t cope well with busy places.

ADHD is about much more than energy levels, have you looked into it at all?

Yes he’s very impulsive. Finds it hard to listen. Teacher has him sitting at front of class, using fidget toys etc to concentrate.
always ran away, no safety awareness although this has improved a lot

Has the school raised any concerns? Is he on their SEN register? Kids don’t need a diagnosis to have SEN support at school.

No he’s not but they did mention it last year that if the special conditions don’t help then they may have to (sitting at front etc) but these things did help

Ok, I think if I were you I’d follow up on this. We spent 4 years with DS’s school saying they didn’t think DS met the criteria for diagnosis but flagging his inattentiveness and concentration issues, saying they could support him with tactics like sitting at the front of the room away from doors and windows, then finally we got a teacher who told us to get him assessed for ADHD before he got to secondary school where the support levels might be much lower.