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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My son was very bright but very impulsive when he was younger. He was small and wore glasses but talked like he was much older so people were confused by how old he was. He was a combo of sensory seeking and avoiding (good fun!). He was evaluated by an OT in preschool and received a few sessions of OT. I couldn't really afford them so we had to stop. He didn't really act too much differently than most of the boys but in second grade, most of the other boys had matured but he hadn't. I knew it was time for an evaluation so he went to KK at the beginning of 3rd grade. He has mild to moderate ADHD and takes medication for it. The sensory issues showed something was clearly going on with his neurological system. My older brother had the same exact issues so it wasn't out of the blue. Definitely investigate preschools carefully. My son hated his first one. Not nearly enough outdoor running around time. Too much circle time and forced arts and crafts. He would say "I made this for you but I hated doing it!" His second preschool was a nature preschool that he loved. Playing outside in puddles, catching bugs, etc. He loved that place.[/quote]

OP here. Thank you. DD is signed up to start preschool this fall, just two mornings per week. I chose a play-based program with a achedule that doesn’t seem too demanding (circle, recess, snack, free choice, clean up, dismissal). Honestly, being part of the group for circle time and clean-up will probably be plenty of challenge for DD. I actually visited several schools and picked this one because the teachers were so warm and friendly, and DD will require a good relationship and lots of patience. The teacher to child ratio is 1:4. I hope this makes redirecting DD more doable than it would be in a larger group. Also, the room was not cluttered and had lots of high quality materials and a lovely playground. I am hoping that if school does commence in the fall, this will be a good experience for her. [/quote]

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