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[quote=Anonymous][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]

He sounds like he could eventually be an incredible athlete.  Most pools will do private 1:1 lessons if you wanted to start him in swimming -- just call and ask at the front desk.  You could start with something weekly or every other week.  There was a list on the listserv about private swim instructors particularly patient with sensory kids.

You could always call and talk to the group coach too and see what they advise.

This is true for any sport.  1:1 reinforcement may be the way to go in the short-term!

Good luck!

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