Remember he is a child first and needs to play. I think very gifted children need more play than other children.
How long does school take? A six year old can probably do all their lessons in two hours. But if you are using an online program or a package that would not be the case.
From experience these children seem to be more sensitive to diet and sleep.
Does he have a place to run around for a couple of hours a day? Some boys need to run around and explore for a couple of hours before they can do school work.
I've known people that took their high energy boys on field trips a couple of times per week. Is his behavior okay in public that you could do this?
I was told routine is more important than schedule with ADHD and anxiety. So if you have a routine that you can follow on certain days and a calendar of events for him to look forward to that would be great.
Perfectionism?
Read Mindset and write down all the suggestions on how to speak to him. I typed up my list and made several copies and keep it beside me so I can read the appropriate affirmation. (I have not got them all memorized yet, and it is too easy to say an old one by mistake.) It is corny, but it works.
If you have not already a full eval with a gifted specialist. If you go the psychologist route and he or she sees something that they can't deal with then you will have to see a pediatric neuropsychiatrist. With the later there is often a waiting list so one could do the first and then cancel the other if it is not needed.
I'm sorry. It is really difficult with little support out there. I've found some of the most helpful parents have children with Aspergers __even when your child does not have that diagnosis. They understand difficult behavior and some are very savy on behavior interventions, diet, and nutritional supplements that may work with these children.
And definitely you need a break once a week, a day all to yourself. I hope you have that kind of support from a partner, family, or friends.
