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 Wow, I’m so sorry to hear that.  I actually just read what I wrote back
in November and welled up with tears.  But, on a positive note, let me
give you an update.  We went to a child psychiatrist, and he indeed was
diagnosed ADHD.  She that the criteria has to be effecting at least two
of these; classroom, home, playground, community & friendships.  It
was horribly effecting every single one for him.  Long story short, he
was prescribed a low dose of Metadate (10mg) and over night he became a
new boy!  Not a zombie, still the same kid, but the impulsive/hyper
behaviors are GONE!  He seems so much happier as well, because he is
getting positive feedback at school, home, making new friends, etc.  I
am so happy we did this.  The doctor told me that many kids, as extreme
as him, end up with
substance abuse problems later because they’ve had a lifetime of failing
at making friends, bad grades, bad reputation as being “the problem”
that follows him from grade to grade…and eventually they don’t care
anymore.  That really scared us.

Anyhow, I hope this gives you
some hope.  Your little guy is still pretty young, not sure what they do
in that situation.  But, go with your gut, and get help if you think
you need it….it really paid off for us.