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[quote=Anonymous]My DS was similar as a toddler. EXTREMELY challenging, non-stop movement from the moment he woke up until the minute he went to bed--and he didn't want to go to bed, either, and when he did, he woke easily. I. was. exhausted.

However, DS did not have any language delays, and was quite advanced, which I think helped. He also wasn't aggressive. He was just like an engergizer bunny.

FWIW, DS is 10 now, is still very high energy (plays sports that require a lot of running year-round), is still a bad sleeper, BUT has matured into a great, kind kid. He is very focused and able to complete homework without a fight. He was also tested for IQ and found to be in the 145+ range--our pediatrician said that it was not unusual to have very bright children also have very high energy levels. Their brains are constantly running and so they are constantly doing things in response to their thoughts.

If possible, I would suggest looking into schools that have a lot of outdoor recess and daily PE. Private school with an age-appropriate curriculum was what kept DS from receiving an ADHD eval in PK or K.  He needed, and still needs, a lot of physical activity to be happy.[/quote]

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