In fact an additonal early childhood class was added this year and many of the children fit this description. Some have a diagnosis, others do not. We have a few families with siblings who have similar difficulties.
Programming seems to be constantly changing.
Some older children are mainstreamed in regular education classes often with a classroom aide and much support. When I see a child doing reasonably well in kindergarten, I am thrilled. The teacher may look at the difficulty transitioning from one activity to another, the need for repeated instructions, some temper outbursts, occasionally running from the room when he is overstressed etc. and may not feel as optimistic as I do. Wish i had more answers. And yes, I have one who brings Thomas the Tank Engine to school every day.