Your son sounds a lot like the way my daughter was for several years - it always seemed to be worse when school was worse, and better when school was better. There was a time in 3rd grade when she was absent for more than 30 out of 60 days. She had so many temper tantrums during that time that I lost count.

I'm a newbie at this whole gifted education, so others on the board will be able to tell you more ideas. Just wanted to let you know that you're not alone.

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