My DS9 is the same way. He is taking the Inventions in Engineering Class online via John Hopkins CTY program. Students interact online as well as submit weekly projects they have designed and built. So far, students have designed a board game, a candy bar, built a spaghetti and gumdrop tower and several cool projects. This might be something your DS9 would enjoy. I know that it has taken care of a lot of boredom around our home.