I’m hoping that because my daughter chose to get herself diagnosed at 19, she won't take it on as a label so much. It's never been those around her telling her that this is what she is. Having said that, I also realise she has a tendency to want something to blame when her behaviour hurts others.
As far as I'm concerned, high energy is default for children. I think some schools allow for it to a point in the junior years, but come highschool there is no allowance for it, like it's suddenly meant to disappear?