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[quote=Anonymous]The sensitivity to clothing is a classic marker of sensory over-responsiveness.  BUT I think it would be very odd if, in retrospect, you did not recognize other sensory sensitivities that pre-date Kindergarten.  How was he with things like big crowds, carousels, live music events?  Has he been a picky eater?  Has he been picky about fabrics on bedsheets, pillows, etc?  When you go to the zoo or a farm or have a BBQ, is he super bothered by the smell?  Does he have sensory seeking behavior, like long-term use of the paci or sucking on clothes; excessive hugging; or running into things?
If, even looking back in retrospect, you don't see any other sensory issues of note, then I suspect there might be something going on other than SPD.  Maybe just anxiety and the clothing adjustment is a anxious tic, or like a mild OCD kind of thing?  Or maybe he is having some skin allergies and things that didn't bother him before are suddenly bothering him because his skin is more sensitive (which could also, I guess, make him more emotional, if he's uncomfortable)?  
The whole picture, particularly the fears at bedtime, sort of suggest anxiety to me -- maybe with the higher demands of K, he is more aware (even if in a way he can't express) that he is lagging behind peers on the motor skills, and it's expressing itself this way.  If that's the case, then some OT for the fine motor and balance issues may help with the anxiety, as it improves his confidence, but I would think you would also want to start on some things like behavioral management to help him learn how to express and deal with his anxieties in a healthy way.
Also, just an idea, but yoga could help with a few of these problems.
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