[senco-forum] compulsive behaviours

Dear all
Any ideas / suggestions for a Y5 boy who displays a number of low-key  
repetitive compulsive behaviours eg tapping the desk or chair several times  before 
standing, tapping the door as he goes through, on occasion touching his  food 
before putting it in his mouth, tapping the bars in the swimming pool  several 
times before climbing out etc etc.  he does not seem to have any  obvious 
obsessive thoughts or anxieties, is settled in school, bright, well  liked and 
popular with staff and pupils.  When spoken to, he is aware that  he does it, 
but just says it is a habit and he can't stop.
Are we looking for something which might not be there?  Just feel that  at 
some point his peers may pick up on his "habits" and be unkind - or should we  
refer him somewhere?

any suggestions appreciated.

Anusia