Homeschool, homeschool, homeschool.
Not every child "fits" into an institutional setting, or benefits from institutional teaching.
If you minimize his weaknesses, he has the opportunity to play to his strengths, instead of continuously being criticized for not being like everyone else. He is *not* like everyone else (and this is a GOOD thing!!!), and middle school is the worst place for him to be.
He seems to have hunkered down, trying to deal with the institutional setting. See how he reacts if you suggest that he *doesn't* have to go back... He cannot be himself at school - he needs to be set free.
