My son will be 5 in July and I have a concern about a new onset of what appears to be involuntary arm flapping along with simple vocal noises(e.g., ahhh), generally while running up and down the hall several times a day. I thought he was experiencing a potential tic disorder, but now I am concerned about some information on your site regarding PDD. My son did not listen well in his first pre-school and would not sit and generally was disruptive. I thought this may be due to his lack of socialization with other children because of our remote location.I took him out and put him in mommy and me classes because I thought he needed more experience with social interaction for maturity purposes (where I could keep an eye on him). He did pretty well with this, so a few months later he started in a new pre-school and although he had some trouble with following directions, completing tasks,and sitting still, he grew leaps and bounds and did well. I notice that he does not like to sit for very long, especially on projects requiring cutting, coloring or writing.
During his kindergarten registration process, he did not did not finish all of the tasks and they were concerned he may need speech therapy because he didn't repeat simple sentences back to them and didn't name all his colors or objects that were shown to him. I observed that he put his head on the desk and wasn't actively listening.His preschool teacher thinks he's just young and will probably do fine in school next year. He speaks rapidly at times but uses full sentences, knows all of his colors, etc. He generally gets along well with others and shares at school. He is rambunctious and sometimes too active and inattentive, but he can focus with redirection.
I'm concerned with the new motor and vocal activity of his and have noticed in the last week that he focuses alot on the need to go to the bathroom.
Any input would be appreciated.