DD(4) in montessori does this too. It is so out of hand at times I feel like we should take her to someone for help! She goes to a PT/OT office for handwriting (she doesn't actually go to PT/OT, just for handwriting) and they have suggested I get her tested for Sensory Processing issues. I really think it is more that she is holding it together at school only to let loose at home. Her teachers say she is exhausted - so exhausted - at the end of the day that I have to pick her up after lunch. When she gets home she goes crazy with energy. We are going to try to have her stay after spring break.
I am thinking this is common in every kid. Has anyone asked friends who are not GT?
ETA: sorry I didn't read in detail. I do think its not typical to be hurting himself. I DO think it is typical to be so wound up and hyper that you hurt (to some extent) siblings ect. in their state. Of course I wouldn't condone it... it just think that is pretty common. Hurting himself... that would be troubling. I agree, ask for a referral from whoever tested him.
Last edited by GHS; 02/28/14 04:00 PM.
