Firstly I have namechanged because (1) some MNers know me; and (2) as I'm investigating whether DS's concentration problems are normal or not, I don't want the risk of him being labelled.
I've noticed that in comparison to his peers, DS's concentration levels seem to be all over the place unless he's occupied doing something specific. He goes to a dance class, which he loves, but while all the other children (aged 3-4) are lining up patiently to wait their turn, he is constantly jumping up and down, chattering, running around, etc etc. To be fair, he's new to the group and apart from attending nursery regularly has never been to a group where he's had to sit/ stand in a line before, so it could just be that he needs to get used to the way things are done.
The other thing I've noticed is that he doesn't pay attention when people are talking to him - but I'm wondering how this compares to other kids of his age. I know that 9 times out of 10 he does hear us, so it's more that he's choosing not to respond. Actually, perhaps this is pretty normal!
Finally, he seems to always be giving a running commentary or humming or wriggling or jumping around or doing something to keep himself occupied. Again this sounds pretty normal to me (and I'm hoping you'll all say that it is!) but when I compare him to his peers he seems to be the only one.
Do I need to be concerned?