Thanks for the many thoughtful responses - you have given me much to think about. I will let him choose what we read next but I'll provide the choices; I've found some diverse book lists that are recommended for HS students.
He and I both can spare 30 - 40 minutes each day; it's true I do have to wrestle him off his games but it hasn't been to bad - apparently Tolkien provides some interest. The trick will be to keep that interest going.
I don't think he has any disability - prior reading test have been fine. So did he just color in Christmas tree in the boxes? I'll never know.
I've always felt read, read then read some more but I like to read.
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