Janet & Laurel, My son also has a hard time sitting still when there are other people to be talked to. That is why I chose this special teacher at his Kindergarten. I watched her teach her class and she seems to prefer to keep those children, mostly boys, with excess energy occupied doing something they have an interest in. She told me that she took a course on this type of behaviour and has specifically adjusted some of the activities to help them learn the same things that the others are learning while still enabling them to use up some of their excess energy. She does not see this as a problem at all. She also makes sure that they get lots of excercise during their recess and gym classes. So far, so good. He has been exhibiting great interest and taught himself how to use our computer at the age of 3. He plays add and subtract with his older sister with almost the same results. He doesn't draw as well as she does, but the problem could have something to do with the fact that even scientists haven't invented some of the gadgets he comes up with. My only worry at this point is the endless energy he has, although he can sit down when things hold his interest long enough. Janet, my son also punches himself in the head, pretends to fall down and does other clownlike activities when he is trying to make someone else feel comfortable OR when he is feeling a bit shy himself. It used to bother me, but now I realize that it is his chosen coping mechanism. His non CAH sister usually hides behind me clinging to my leg. Every person has their own way of dealing with uncomfortable situations. I guess it could be worse, huh!