You’re not wrong to be concerned—but you don’t need to panic or overhaul everything.
Right now, home enrichment is enough, especially since he’s happy and engaged. That’s a strong foundation. But the school is likely underestimating him because they’re equating ability with written output, which doesn’t work for kids with profiles like his (especially if Developmental Coordination Disorder is confirmed).
The key isn’t pushing for a “gifted label”—it’s pushing for small, practical adjustments:
Let him show knowledge verbally or digitally.
Reduce time pressure on writing.
Give access to more challenging thinking, even if output is limited.
Space Waves If he stays happy and stimulated, you’re in a good place. If he starts getting bored or frustrated, that’s when to push harder.
