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Is it possible that the reason your ds doesn't want to do anything "extra" or "more" is because he just wants to blend in with his classmates, rather than a lack of motivation to try something challenging?

If it is an issue of not wanting to look or "be" different, I think that the approach you take is a bit different than if his unwillingness is simply lack of motivation.

It's also been my experience that open house usually isn't the most effective time/place to approach issues like this with teachers - you didn't have success at the open house, but I would pursue talking to the teacher again - I'd call or email her and ask to meet either before or after school one day next week to discuss.

Best wishes,

polarbear