My DD's "third E" is anxiety that manifested in school anxiety big time last year. I found a psychologist with a specialty in school anxiety/ school phobia and it has really helped. We were on the edge of full blown school refusal. She helps not only by working with DD but probably just as important to explain and advocate with the school. Also nice to know I have her in our corner if we need a letter to back- up a request.
From my understanding it is really important to do whatever you can to keep him going to school daily so his "hating" school and "refusing" to go doesn't turn into a really big problem. If gifted work will get him to school then by all means ask for it. I only found the terms "school refusal" and "school phobia" after we were already well down the path to them. If you google the terms you'll find some good strategies for approaching the school at your meeting. Good luck!
