I was thinking absence seizures. I agree that you should see a pediatric neurologist.
It sounds like an aura. I would take him to the doctor, and see if you can get him into a neurologist. He probably needs an EEG.
Hi there. I would make an appointment with your pediatrician as soon as possible. There is a type of seizure that children have that are exactly as you describe.
I also think that if a child is having issues with language and the things that the rest of the class are doing, they may have trouble maintaining focus.
However, what you describe sounds like a medical issue. good luck
So its mostly at school these behaviors are happening and not much at home ?Schools cannot diagnose but they can advise so I think as they seem to have a big concern something is wrong like Asbergers , that you take him to the Doctors for an evaluation, telling him what you have said her .Day dreaming I believe is fairly normal not certain what they mean by zones out' but i certainly think you would get some answers if he was checked out. ..good luck