How great! It's no secret that I REALLY like Dr. Ruf's book! So I'm very envious!
I have one caveat--which you should feel free to ignore, but I felt like I should mention since Dr. Ruf was pretty negative about homeschooling in your son's case.
There are those in the GT homeschooling community who argue that Dr. Ruf opposes homeschooling too often, ruling it out when it could, in fact, be a viable option if the right supports were put into place. I don't have enough evidence to take a position, but it does sound to me as if in your son's case, she ignored some possibilities and facts about homeschooling. Off the top of my head: 1) HSing can be a very social educational option that allows extroverts MORE time and opportunity for social contact, especially if the primary caregiver is also and extrovert, as you are, and 2) You would not necessarily have to be your son's primary teacher; many people use tutors or online classes to meet their kids' needs.
That's not to say that I think you should homeschool. From your previous posts, it has seemed like you enjoy your work and are not really interested in homeschooling. That's perfectly sensible.
I just wanted to let you know that Dr. Ruf's advice in this one particular area has been questioned before, and I can see some reason to question it in your son's case.
But as I said, feel free to ignore! If the professional advice you're getting matches your gut feel, I'd be the first to say that you should take that advice! Moms know!
