If he has a meltdown because he is being asked to put down a book when he is deeply engrossed and/or at a critical point that is understandable (think how you feel when woken up to an unexpected demand). If he shows signs on anxiety when he doesn't have a book in hand then mention it to the neurophysh. I read anything that is there to be read (I am more controlled now) although if it is something not mine I am able to look at it as a whole to see if my name is there - one of my lecturers didn't believe this though. It is more effiecient to put the book down while you put on your shoes and clean your teeth though then go back to it
