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[quote=Anonymous]We have a 4 year old boy. He has sensory issues and attention issues. Thus - any kind of group programs we have tried have been failures. We tried gymnastics and he ran around the entire time and went nuts -my fault for even thinking this was remotely a good idea. I realize now that he had sensory overload.

I will mention that he does attend daycare and is able to sit and pay attention for short periods of time - but this is probably because he is used to the routine, and knows what is expected. This is not a kid I see standing in line waiting for a teacher/coach to tell him what to do - he is the one bouncing around, unable to stand still or focus.

I think about other sports and picture the same thing happening - him not listening to the coach, running off, not following directions or having a meltdown. Should I just wait until he is older to start something? He likes the water and I would like to get him swim lessons, but I can't see anything working except for perhaps private.

Sometimes people ask me what sports/activities we have in him - and when I say nothing at the moment I get comments or looks. I don't think people understand WHY I don't have him in anything. He is not a typical child. I feel like most things would just be an absolute waste of money because he'd probably get kicked out of the program. He has a ton of energy and does like to run, jump etc. So I do think some kind of sport/activity would be good for him - but its a fine line. Once he gets worked up - its hard for him to come back down. This is why I can't stand those jump places like Pump it Up - they are a disaster with him.

Anyone is a similar situation? Suggestions? [/quote]

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