May I start with your comment that you want what is best for your son. I also believe that his teacher and principal also want what is best for your son.

It is important that you learn about what is called comorbidity with ADHD, as I discussed in my book, The Misunderstood Child.

The behaviors you describe suggest a possible Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Have your grandson’s parents explored this possibility with their family physician?

If you disagree with the school’s decision to send your son to an alternative school, you have a right to request an impartial due process hearing to challenge the transfer.

If your son has ADHD, is he being treated for this disorder? Without treatment, he might be hyperactive, inattentive, and impulsive in school.

After 40 plus years of practicing Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, I have yet to meet an eight-year-old who did not want to please his parents and teachers.

Social networking and online communication can be a great way for kids and adults to connect with each other and make new friends, so it’s a natural choice for a student who is struggling to

Social networking and online communication can be a great way for kids and adults to connect with each other and make new friends, so it’s a natural choice for a student who is struggling to

Most people learn social skills simply by watching the way their friends and family interact. But some people may struggle with learning how to behave in social situations.

Your question and the sensitivity you have are applauded. Yes, students with learning disabilities (current school term for dyslexia) may need special accommodations when playing sports.