Kriston - yes I read a bit about that, but sort of doubted the small movements would work for ds! Of course I'm sure I've probably only read the tip of the iceburg on what is available on kinesthetic learning. Might have to start a separate thread...
Isa, I know what you mean, sometimes it's not that a child is participating in activities that are different than other kids, but it's the intensity, the details they add to their imaginary worlds that makes you think.. What, what, what is going on??

I've read this more than once around this forum: when you think about these kids, think MORE.