We finally got our DS into a new class. Teacher is young and kind and is working with sensory issues. However our ds is so angry! He has no patience at all and his behaviors are getting worse. His self esteem as at a low, he keeps saying he is not a smart boy. He is so different than the kids in his new class. He doesn't fit in. But I've never met a kid like our ds either.

Considering meds for the sub threshold ADHD but not sure if try will help. Curb the impulses maybe and improve his behaviors? Improving behaviors and being in less trouble might help his self esteem. The school will be retesting IQ and doing achievement testing.

I'm also concerned that ds needs so much sleep. He never seems quite tested despite naps and melatonin at bedtime?

I have no ideas at this point!