In regards to the social skills, he's in good shape if it involves video games or Legos. There is definately the introducing the interest into every conversation. I also just read the article in the library here from the U of Iowa on ASD and giftedness. Wow. We definately get the meltdowns during 'downtimes'. I'm such a stickler for boredom is not my problem but that puts into a different light. Maybe it is PDD.