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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]