Anyone else experienced this?

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My 5yr old DC is doing extremely well in school, is above average in literacy and maths (he was a very late speaker so this progress is great) however DC cannot sit still nor stay still for any length of time. Dcs teacher was utterly shocked how much DC can absorbed yet spend so little time concentrating on the subject. DC fidgets a lot. DC has to be physically doing something ALL the time. Theres no tantrums (these were cured with hugs and reassurance). Healthy eating...but won't eat meat (probably has issue with texture), never had pop etc...had m and Ms once and I learnt my lesson. DC just seems to also zone out at times where either DC won't listen or due to the NEED to be physically occupied cannot listen (this has been observed by teachers)...example will be walking to school and as soon as we're out of the gate bolts for it...straight to school, no looking if cars are coming etc even though before I leave EVERYDAY I explain importance of walking with me and road safety basically just goes right out the window no matter how much I call for DC to return. When I reproach DC about it all I get is 'sorry won't do it again'. DC still also hasn't realised that actions have consequences...like flinging arm out and hitting someone with it (not purposefully with intention to hurt), there's also lack of empathy on DCs part. I'm very concerned about DC moving into yr 1 next yr from reception, where DC will be expected to sit still and listen. Teacher has asked me to make appointment with child psychologist via GP.
Anyone else experienced this?

Forgot to mention no lack of sleep issues...dc goes to sleep 7pm-6am.

Hi,

From what I know, it sounds like he could definitely benefit from an assessment, local CAMHS do those kinds of assessments all the time. Good luck!

Camhs/ psychologist might wonder about adhd, due to lack of concentration, impulsivity, fidgetiness/ activity levels etc, however would likely be reluctant to diagnose under 6 years. Young children are often like this and it wouldn't usually be a problem if schools didnt have such high standards for young children sitting still/ concentrating etc. Is he significantly different from his peers? And does it cause any problems outside school, or just clash with school expectations?

Possibly ADHD? ASD? I have a 7 yo diagnosed with both, and your description sounds very familiar (including the part about late speaking, but ahead academically now).

Thank you for your replies, I made an appointment with GP as the teacher advised, so just have to see where they want to take it.

Dd has ADHD he appears to never listen on concentrate but is like a sponge for soaking up information. He was 7 when DX waiting times were huge

9 now he is on meds to help control the more disruptive side of things but reads everything and still soaks up information whilst appearing to actively not engage with his teacher. He sits away from the class when teacher is standing up front 'teaching out front' usually with a book or fiddle toys and is very able not allways willing to complete work based on what she had been saying.
His teacher gets his way of learning

Tortycat...yes he is very different from his peers...they are self aware where physically he seems to be still where he was when he started at nursery stage...the rest of the class (it's split up of foundation 1 [nursery] and foundation 2 [reception]) he acts more like foundation1 where free play is allowed rather than foundation2 where the children sit still more. He doesn't have tantrums as I said we just cure the onset with cuddles and reassurance...although he did used to cry so much he'd make himself sick thankfully the holding him tightly and reassurance was enough to settle him as he was clearly not in control of his own actions from our perspective. Hes an extremely picky eater...he basically will eat veg but not touch meat whatsoever. Also in school he has the habit of taking his dinner right to the bin right after he's sat down with it...he gets distracted VERY easily. World of his own when he's out and about...completely terrifies the life out of me. I thought by 5 he'd be more aware of his surroundings and dangers...or am I being silly?