Lori H - you and he might enjoy the book, Gossomer, by Lois Lowry. As for writing, perhaps blogging about his favorite internet sites, or a writting competition, or writing his own musical?
I miss TV character after the shows go off the air - golly I feel silly for admitting that. But Pearl S Buck's 'on creativity' really says it all.
The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: A human creature born abnormally, inhumanly sensitive. To them... a touch is a blow, a sound is a noise, a misfortune is a tragedy, a joy is an ecstasy, a friend is a lover, a lover is a god, and failure is death. (Pearl S. Buck)
Well, maybe I can be pleased that I'm sorta creative instead of 'truly'
Grinity