Hey Yael

Sounds like you have a little livewire with amazing (but exhausting) energy levels!

It's really tough to diagnose ADHD before the age of 3 years...mainly because inattention and hyperactivity are very much part of toddlerhood...and it's tricky to say what is normal toddler behaviour and what are significant difficulties. Even if a diagnosis was made (and it really should only be a provisional 'tentative' diagnosis at that age), the treatment would predominantly be more about managing tricky/difficult behaviours (e.g. helpful parenting techniques)

One of the really important things to consider with kids with high energy levels is whether this is just their temperament...are they are just kids who have energy to burn and need ++activity in their lives or are they kids who truly struggle with attention, concentration, distractibility, etc.

It's probably too early to tell...

Sounds like he has great fine and gross motor development as well as being a little boy who is very curious and inquisitive...these 'strengths' combined with his great activity levels are fantastic...but I can just imagine how exhausting it can be...

I think your idea of creche is a great one! Lots of new things, new experiences, the further stimulation of new people and activities and the opportunity to start interacting with others...in no way do you sound like a bad mother...you sound like a Mum who is wanting the best for her son...and that includes providing with him the opportunities to grow and learn...

Regarding the need to see a professional, at this stage I would probably just wait and see...perhaps give him some time to settle into creche and then after a few months, ask the creche workers how he is going...if there are ongoing concerns, you might want to see a Paediatrician...but I really wouldn't think you need to rush into it...if you do see a Paed., I would suggest you go for someone who is pretty 'middle of the road' and conservative in their approach...

Wishing you all the best Yael...sounds like you have your hands full with a bright little spark...with lots of great strengths!!! You sound like you are doing a fantastic job!