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[quote=Anonymous]Having a kid who was very similar at that age (mine literally learned to read standing up), I’d like to gently suggest you consider the possibility he may have ADHD. As others have said, the inability to sit still to that extent isn’t common at that age, and may indicate something else is going on.

Especially if you and his teachers have worked on the behavior, setting consequences, etc., and he’s still not staying put or sitting still. I suspect at this point you probably have an instinct about whether he’s just unwilling or truly unable to comply with those expectations. Does he seem frustrated with himself when he gets in trouble for this kind of behavior?

I’d suggest talking with your pediatrician. They’ll be able to help you with an initial evaluation, if they think it’s appropriate based on what you describe and their observations of your son.

I’m just a stranger on the internet and have nothing to go on but your initial post, so I may very well be wrong. But knowing whether there’s an underlying issue or not will help you find the right way to approach the problem. If I’m wrong, at the very least your doctor should be able to suggest some parenting classes that can help you adjust your approach to the behaviors. [/quote]

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