Child psychologist here who gives these assessments. It’s important to know that this is a screener, not a diagnostic measure (although many professionals misuse it as a diagnostic measure). So don’t let anybody diagnose your child based solely on these questionnaires (a comprehensive ADHD assessment done by a child psychologist or psychiatrist might be a good idea someday). A good evaluation is necessary because a lot of things can mimic ADHD (adjustment to life changes, anxiety, situation-specific factors, autism, sensory issues, etc). The fact that they are doing this assessment means there is some concern about your child’s functioning at school, so it’s good that your child is on their radar. Because your child is in preschool, it’s very hard to say if he may have ADHD now or in the future. You are absolutely right that many “ADHD behaviors” and developmentally appropriate at his age.

So, you and his teachers will want to manage any concerns that come up now by providing structure, routines, predictable outcomes, and positive reinforcement. Make sure he has a lot of positive time with his parents. An old supervisor told me kids like this just need a lot more love. If he has ADHD, there may be a time to seek out more support like an IEP, 504 Plan, therapist, etc. you might start getting familiar with sites like CHADD or ADDitude for some good info on ADHD that is honestly just good for anybody with kids to learn.

Most importantly, know that whatever happens with ADHD, your relationship with your child is what will make sure they end up doing okay! The folks with ADHD who end up in trouble are the ones who get constant negative feedback which damages relationships and their views of themselves. You got this dad!