. On the plus side I think I have a kid that is happy for now to do easy work as long as he is getting praised for it and very eager to play with the kids (only child).
Getting praised for doing easy work may not be the "plus" that it appears to be at this point. If you haven't yet, be sure to read the perfectionism threads on this forum.
Your description of your child's motivation level, including the "stalls" and leaps, reminds me of my dd. Good for you for getting in that classroom and seeing what's going on. I imagine a lot of how this year will go depends on the teacher that your child gets. It sounds like you're on top of things with both the possible ASD and also the giftedness. Good for you.
