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My child can't sit still — should I be worried?
Most young children are naturally energetic and wriggly — this is healthy development, not a problem. Whether to be concerned depends on your child's age and whether restlessness disrupts everyday life across several settings. A developmental check helps when restlessness is persistent, intense and interferes with learning, friendships, sleep or safety. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Read the answer AnswerWhat does it mean if my child can't sit still?
A child who can't sit still is usually doing what young children are built to do — moving and learning through their bodies, as sustained sitting attention develops slowly with age. Occasionally lots of movement links to attention or sensory differences, best understood over time and across settings, never from one observation. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Read the answer AnswerWhat should I do if my child can't sit still?
A child who can't sit still is usually healthy — young children learn through movement. Match expectations to age, build in movement breaks, steady routines and check sleep and stimulation. A developmental check helps when restlessness is marked, constant across home and school, and out of step with peers. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
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