My DD is very active, early walker, talker. Full of energy, easily excited, gets really happy about things. Nursery say she is "in to everything"and often comment on how adventurous she is.
On the flip side, she has quite regular episodes where she throws herself on the floor, gets upset and has very strong opinions, when asked to do something she doesn't want to do. She is also very sensitive about things like rain/getting wet, having dirty hands, someone being sad etc.
I know I might be describing a toddler to many but she is often described as the "most" extreme compared to peers by nursery.
For a long time, we have been aware she might have ADHD, there are more signs than I have listed.
My partner has dyslexia and ADHD. He has an amazing energy and enthusiasm for life. When his mum visited, she commented that she can see similar traits that she missed in his early years. My partner severely struggled throughout primary school, hence why she commented.
But we don't need a diagnosis really. I'd just like to be a better parent for a very emotionally volatile girl. I'd like to support and teach her how to manage the emotions she is experiencing early whilst she is figuring out some of the basics. I feel if we get a diagnosis later, that's not the time to adapt our parenting style because we could support her more with more appropriate interactions.
Can anyone share their experiences parenting a child who is almost 2 and later had ADHD? What do you wish you knew earlier? What helped your child? Did you learn anything you should do once you got a diagnosis?
Or perhaps you just had a very emotionally sensitive/active child who doesn't have ADHD.... Again tips would help me to be a better parent.
The area where tips would help most is in setting and enforcing boundaries, whilst supporting her emotionally. Or any area that you feel is important in your parenting style.