Shelly,
BTDT... Lucky for you that your son started talking before it became an issue. My DS at 5 suddenly developed a "holier than thou" attitude. He got really cocky and not a lot of fun to be with. Turned out it was his defense against his "difference". We got it worked out eventually and he knows now that there are better ways to deal with it.
What has worked really well for us is what I refer to as situational friendships. He has friends that he loves to go camping with etc but would never consider for an evening Spore marathon. Different friends for different activities.
His attitude about himself has also changed a lot since he started his new school. He walked in terrified the first day. The teachers and the other kids have been awesome, convinced him that he IS where he should be in spite of a 5 year age difference. They all treat him just like any other kid at school, albeit a short one...LOL
Your DS sounds so much like mine..... It will work out, have faith Momma!
