Wow. This is great info. Thank you.
We're working on some of those social things. He has an issue with anxiety, and he's seeing someone to help him learn ways of dealing with it. It's not social anxiety. He gets a long great with peers and parents. It's a transition issue or environment issue.
We really struggle to sit still, but I have been told by two therapists that he doesn't exhibit ADHD behaviors. He may just have a psychomotor OE. I worry about whole grade acceleration because he struggles to sit and he adamantly refuses to do worksheets.
We have tried martial arts, but it didn't go over well. Might be worth another shot, though. Part of the problem is he's so literal. If you're not specific enough, he will take you just at what you said.
I like the idea of a portfolio. He entered an invention contest last year and is doing it again this year. He creates all sorts of things and has ideas for future endeavors.
Thanks again for all the input. I likely have a tough road ahead!
