How to talk about autistic people to your neurotypical child What I hope you tell your children As a mom of a child (he is currently 17) on the autism spectrum, I have watched people act uncomfortably towards Jack-Jack. And that is normal. Anytime you come upon a person or place that is outside of …
Homeschooling a Child with Special Needs All children have unique differences that set them apart from their peers. As a society, we could not function if everyone was the same. This, of course, includes how we learn, and there is a vast number of learning methods. We will explore how to begin homeschooling a child …
Helping Your Child Deal with Real Fears Children’s directions during routine checkups, or visits for illness or pain, at the doctor can vary widely based on age and temperament. Some children are able to remain calm, whereas others can become so distressed that the whole visit becomes upsetting and traumatic. Soothing a child’s nerves isn’t …
Tips for Helping Your Autistic Homeschooler Focus Homeschooling your child is a wonderful decision, especially for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It opens up many opportunities, but this at-home approach to learning does have its ups and downs. Parents have to learn how to handle distracted children, and all involved can feel overwhelmed in the process. However, these tips will help both your …
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Are you a curriculum junkie? The hardest thing for this homeschooling mom is figuring out what curriculum to use without having “shiny thing” syndrome. Just when I select a curriculum, someone mentions something else, and I am off to explore what that curriculum looks like and why it would be a better choice than what …
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