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Normal behaviour for a toddler?

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rootootoot · 10/04/2026 07:48

We have an 18 month old ds who just doesn’t stop!

Will not stop moving, running around, climbing etc. He has to grab and touch everything in sight. This boy has no fear and will jump off beds and other high things. Can’t stay sat in a high chair for more than a few minutes and will scream and scream. When he gets bored of something such as toys and food he will launch them across the room. When frustrated he will hit and kick. Very grabby and will have tantrums and bang his head if he can’t go somewhere or get something he wants. He’s adorable, funny and sociable too and loves being on the centre stage.

We made the mistake of a 4 hour flight recently and he screamed the whole time. Very difficult to settle to sleep and needs less sleep than his 6 year old brother.

Is this in the realms of normal or are these ADHD traits? I know he’s too young for a diagnosis.

He’s the complete opposite to his brother, who was a calm and sensible little baby! I think perhaps we were spoiled first time round?

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GalaxyStarsMoon · 10/04/2026 08:13

Tbh it could be either. He could just be a very strong minded and wilful toddler. And also, he’s a toddler!

My eldest who has ASD was like this and I was fucking exhausted. However my other child who has adhd was my calmest most chilled baby. They are complete opposites.

KillTheTurkey · 10/04/2026 08:53

My two were the other way round; I was prepared second time around and got a very laid back baby/toddler.

DS1 has AuDHD diagnosis - I knew from the minute he started charging around that he would struggle to follow instructions etc. He’s now 13 and super clever, doing really well at school. He is medicated.

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