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Sensory Activity For Kids: Corn Starch Experiment

by Heather Brummett on October 17, 2012

This is the perfect activity for all kids. This is a great sensory activity for kids with autism too!  This sensory building activity is good for toddlers, preschool and even school aged kids. It is so very easy and will fascinate and capture your child’s attention all afternoon! We did this as a family but my son [...]

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Finding a Suitable Room when Homeschooling Your Autistic Child

by Katherine on August 13, 2011

If you have decided to homeschool your autistic child, the first thing you need to do is to determine whether you have a suitable room in your house where you can teach your child. It is best that you find a nice and quiet place which will only be used as your learning space. Keep [...]

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Responsibilities in Homeschooling Your Autistic Child

by Katherine on August 6, 2011

When homeschooling your child with autism, one of the biggest decision that you need to come to terms with is whether or not you feel at ease knowing that you are taking full responsibility for your child’s educational outcome. The education of your child no longer rests with the school. It is now entirely yours. [...]

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What To Consider When Homeschooling Your Autistic Child

by Katherine on August 5, 2011

If you are thinking of homeschooling your child with autism, here are some of the things that you need to consider and review before you make your decision: 1. Review your local state laws on homeschooling. If you are considering homeschooling your autistic child, you need to do your homework and research on your state’s [...]

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Mainstreaming and Autism

by Christine on June 29, 2011

Mainstreaming is a somewhat old-fashioned term (the newer term is “inclusion”). When the term mainstreaming is used, it generally describes a setting in which your child is part of a typical classroom with minimal extra support. Some accommodations may be in place, but in general your child is expected to be able to behave appropriately [...]

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