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I didn't read everyone's reply's to your question, but I had to tell you my advice. There is an incredible book I recommend. It's called, Thomas Jefferson Education. After reading it, it changed my homeschooling perspective forever. And it's really so perfect for gifted homeschoolers. One of the ten parts of Thomas Jefferson Education (aka leadership education) is to inspire not require. Which doesn't mean at all ignore not require, but inspire them so that you interest them in things they need to know so that they choose to do them, also helping them to learn about what THEY are interested in, and causing them to love learning.

Found it and have ordered it now! Thank you for the suggestion, I will give you feedback once I have read it!

Thought I would give an update. Aiden is so happy! His Therapist and violin teacher have noticed the changes and are so impressed with how a small thing like real learning can make such a difference to his life.

He is teaching himself so many skills and things and is just so happy! and my second son, Nathan, who has been home sort-of ill for the past 2 weeks is joining in and is also so much more confident and happier.

So it looks as though we are set to become a fully homeschooling family soon.

And I couldn't be happier! My kids are so happy I wish I had just done this from the very beginning