DS is very active with swimming (just not on a team), running, etc....
Hopefully someone can give some advice on how to handle the PE thing at school.
Individual sports are a good step. Do you think he can learn to manage swim team as a next step? Or something where he's competing, but with himself as much as with others? Those are easier for this kind of kid than contact sports and sports where someone gets "out".
We worked on the sports thing outside of school on our own, and through private behavioral therapy; there wasn't a lot of help directly at school for this.
I think your options are to talk to the gym teacher and help him learn how to handle it better and why he should care to; talk to the principal and see if he'll intercede; or not expect it to change.
Not to be a pessimist, but that teacher sounds like the sort who isn't going to alter what he does to help a kid manage what looks like a "behavior problem." (Even though it's not the kid's fault; the teacher just isn't likely equipped for this.) You may be able to turn him around... I just wouldn't bet on it.
Hang in there--
DeeDee
