My 9 year old daughter is like this. We suspect ADHD but she also has definite sensory issues. She's like this even at 9 years old.

We've tried all kinds of 'discipline'. It's very difficult for her to help herself.

We find that lots of sensory activities helps. Slime, sensory table with rice, etc, and squishies-great, non messy sensory are our friends. She also loves spinning! She has a desk chair in her bedroom that spins and before she goes to sleep she lays on her belly and spins for for-ev-er!

Some kids like this do better with a weighted blanket. My daughter didn't like it and they're expensive, so you probably don't want to invest in one.

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