Dear Maggie,
I read your post, and I am not a doctor, but your child sure sounds like my Everett, whom is sensory seeking in the sensory issue world. My Everett did all of the above that you mentioned with regards to your child. He is seven now, and he is excelling in a very ambitious Math and science academy elementary school. He is in first grade. The difference: when he was a total nightmare in kindergarten, the wise people in this world directed me to the right people to get an understanding of him. Sensory Issues, Hypo-to be exact. Along with some mild auditory processing issues. Everett also ended up with a very rare diagnosis called PANDAS that explained much of his behaviors as well. My point, trust your mommy radar...something is amiss.....It does sound sensory related. Ot along with auditory processing therapy made all the difference in the world. Catch them young and you can re-wire their brains. I am a firm believer in that. I have a blog that I talk about sensory issues, I share my journey with my twin boys. All that I have learned, done wrong, and most importantly, our success. I have written it in hopes that my journey can help others....qannie47.blogspot.com Have a good evening, qannie

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Dear Dad, I just responded to your other post, regarding whether your child is having sensory issues or just disciplinary issues. I now just read this other post, and I must commend you, you sound like a wonderful Dad. Raising sensory kids is not easy. It is not cut and dry, or easy to understand. They are just beginning to understand just how pervasive these issues are and how to work with them. It is apparent just how much you love your child, and the dedication that you have. You don't sound like a man who needs kudo's, but I am awarding them to you. Your son is a very lucky child to have been blessed with a father like yourself. Sincerely, A mom who works just as hard....