Suspect my 4 year old has behaviour problem

[Nataliehelen31]

Hi ,
This is my first post and I'm just desperate for advice.
My now four year old boy has always been lively, he was slow to talk which I put down to his lively personality and thought "when he can talk he'll calm down". He is now referred to speech therapy and his speech us coming on, he is in preschool and has early years come in to work with him once a week to help him catch up as they agree his development is delayed probably due to speech issues.
He just doesn't do what the other children do! Today they were singing nursery rhymes in class for father's day, every other child stood in line and sang. Not my boy! He wanted to run around! The same happens if there is any activities in school, he's distracted and wants to do something else. I fear he has adhd or another behavioural issue. Can anyone offer me any advice at All?

Remember he is only four. The running around sounds like fairly normal four year old behaviour. My son (just turned five) was being observed for possible ADHD at the start of this year - similar behaviour to yours at school. He was one of the youngest in year. He's really matured this year and is able to focus a lot more and his teacher no longer has concerns.
It sounds like you are getting good support. Can you discuss your concerns with the team working with him?

Thank you for your reply, much appreciated. Like your son he is one of the youngest (he was 4 in May) I always thought it was because he was only 2,3,4 and he would improve. He has improved since he started preschool in September but when I see or hear of him behaving so much worse than the other children I just think there must be something wrong. I plan to book a drs appointment next week for him.
Your story gives me hope though, hopefully I will be saying the same as you this time next year xx