Homeschooling Autistic Children (My 3 Essential Tips!)
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
- Can you successfully homeschool your autistic child? Is it possible? What are the advantages to homeschooling a neurodivergent child? Check out my three tips for a successful start to homeschooling an autistic child!
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When my autistic daughter was 2, her speech pathologist told me she would be very challenging to homeschool. When she was 5, her preschool psychologist told me she “only wanted the best for my daughter” and did not support me homeschooling. Now my daughter is 8 and she is thriving-I think special needs kids can be one of the best candidates for homeschooling.
Congratulations to you for not listening to the “experts” and following your mom heart.
I'm autistic (20 years old now) and I wished all throughout school that I could have been homeschooled. Public school can be awful for neurodivergent children in various ways. Sounds like you are doing a wonderful job! 💙
I am a 45 yr old autistic, and yes, the abuse that occurs in public school can be horrendous. Sadly, I lived through such instances and it was extremely traumatizing on many levels. I too wish I was homeschooled. Now, as a mom of 4, I am changing that with my youngest two. I tried to homeschool my older son, 23 and autistic, but his father refused to allow it. My son to this day wishes I was able to because he now has trauma too. Now I homeschool my youngest two. My 14 yr old daughter is autistic with many special needs, and my 12 year old son with ADHD. I truly wish I did sooner, as just before the pandemic hit my daughter was assaulted by a much larger boy while she was waiting for a para, to get her, despite two teachers talking right next to her. She was kicked in the chest as she sat and waited in her chair. She is a very small girl and could have been seriously hurt. This boy kept touching her head and would not stop when she asked. Before that, my 12 year old son dealt with getting into trouble just for trying to stick up for a special needs girl that kept being picked on and assaulted by these boys on the playground. H'e wasn't friends with her per se, but no one or the teachers would stop it so he wanted to try to help her. We think it has to do with racial desparties, due to the fact they where Islamic. We have a lot of immigrants in our town and a ton of violence problems due to it. I have nothing against various religions or race what so ever, our family is mixed on many levels with race and religious beliefs, but it is not right to see the town I was born and raised in go to absolute heck over the years because of so many problems integrating immigrants here. Anyways.. Im glad I homeschool now. It is very intimidating at times, because I can not help worrying that I am doing enough. But they are both very happy and healthy and oh so willing to learn too. I wish the best for you in life!
Yes!
I'm autistic with ADHD.
Public school was a horrible environment for me. It made me mask and a piece of me that was creative and comfortable, became terrified and withdrawn.
My son is autistic and I feel that I can give him the most attention and freedom to be creative and learn in a little bit of a different way.
I think public school has some helpful things, but some really damaging things as well.
I homeschool my 3 autistic kids. It isn't easy (they all have different needs) but worth it!
Han T I love the fact that you are able to home school all 3 of your kids❤️ I also have a child with special needs and going into the middle school 6th grade I’m so worried about how he will be treated by bigger kids and if he will be educated correctly by the teachers since he will be in special education and some regular class settings
I am about to start on the journey. My 6 year old is on the spectrum and non-verbal. I would appreciate any advice.
@@seekingexcellence3236 My girls are going on 6 as well and they are both non verbal, so I understand a little feeling lost.
Our child started driving and does awesome, we cried that day….HUGE victory😍
I know this is an older video but I've been homeschooling my Autistic child for a year now. I'm on here looking for curriculum ideas and ran across this video. What your pediatrician said made me tear up because I've been doubting myself that I'm doing the right things. That made me realize that I am absolutely doing what is right for my child. Thank you! 💜💜💜
I'm 4 months late. I'm wanting to homeschool my son who is autistic but he is now in the 7th grade this year and I'm a nervous wreck.. I feel like he would do better at home. He was in a program called RISE but they moved him from a smaller setting CLAIMING he needed to be in Functional academics program and I'm okay with that but he does better in smaller settings..
@@OneKENDRA35 me too , did you do it ?
@@mjprinting I have removed him from the school.. it was impulsive decision. I have not started homeschooling. When I do I will update you
Have you found good curriculum options that have supported y’all well?
This video has also encouraged me bc I have left my job to homeschool my child as well. Please if you have any updates to your child’s progress.
Wow, I can not believe the psychologist told you that. No one loves their kids more than their mama and I’m so glad you didn’t listen to that psychologist! ❤️ edited to say you’ve gained a new subscriber.
Thanks for subscribing! ❤️
Same On both levels. Can’t believe she was told that and she gained a subscriber
I just subscribed because this video is really helpful. I have a five year old autistic son who is on EHCP and I am planning to withdraw him from school to home school him. I am anxious about the idea that the school need to grant permission before I can withdraw him. Do you have any knowledge on that you can share. Can they actually refuse for me to home school my child? I would really appreciate you reply. Thanks
@@arisingstarrcreative9555 What state do you live in? You may be able to establish your own private school and provide them with the proof you filed an application. This is what I did.
@@MsLaney234 I live in London. Bromley
I cried listening to you explaining that as we moms of autistic kids are perfectly able to homeschool our kids. I’m so happy I found moms here like you who has this positive mindset and help others moms like me to keep going. I’m new to the homeschool world and there reason I’m here is because my autistic son soon turns 6 and I’m determined to homeschool him just for the same reasons you spoke about . We know better our kids than teacher and we love them like no other person . So I, here learning the tools to become a special need homeschool mom , I’m going to SUCCESS.
I am just getting here, my child is being destroyed in school, bullying, it's on and on. Any tips, 6th grade, Only 2 weeks of school left, I am trying to learn, looking for the best program, Suggestions welcomed.
I have been told several times by multiple people that it will be impossible to homeschool my son. He is 4 and we are learning reading, writing and math right now. He can count over 100 and knows shapes, colors and many sight words. I have helped him increased his words and communication. He is learning how to care for himself although potty training is not going well. He has a fear of the toilet. With his tablet and me working with him he has been doing amazing. I hate being pressured by people that either don't have children or don't have children with autism. I get unsolicited parenting advice and they tell me he is just spoiled or I should send him off to a special school or even with the case of my own grandmother she told me I need to adopt out one of my children because my " normal child" does not deserve to be raised around my son who is autistic. My children are best friends and love each other. My son loves music and singing and will sing his little heart out. It's how he started gaining speech was through music. After seeing autistic children being bullied and assaulted in public schools I do not feel public school is even an option. I do not feel discouraged when people talk down to us about homeschooling. I just know those people have not done a lick of research and do not know my children at all. I understand how my son learns and I know how to calm him. I know what his favorite activities are and I know about his issues with texture, food and smells. He likes lavender, floral and mints. I use essential oils and make custom scents for his room. That's his special space. I get treated like I am an idiot all the time when people find out my son has autism and I always ALWAYS get advice from people that " met " an autistic person once so they are an expert. 🙄 Trying to get more ideas right now to make his homeschooling experience more effective and fun. He loves learning and is always excited when he learns something new.
Can you help me homeschool my child. I’m in Northern California near San Francisco
What curriculums / learning resources have worked well for y’all ?
I have used free teacher sites, items from the dollar tree including books and flashcards and educational videos. I am a build your own kind of girl.
Im 29 and am just now being diagnosed with autism. It makes so much for how ive experienced life. I remember begging my mom to homeschool me or let my friends mom (who homeschooled her kids) handle my schooling. I had issues every year with excessive absences, felt overwhelmed and self conscious every day at school, and felt so uncomfortable. I cant believe my grades were able to stay up. Homeschooling seems so much better for autistic children
As an autistic myself, I want to congratulate you on your kind and respectful content. Honestly I expected something much worse, but you're an amazing mom and your kids are lucky to have you. Thank you!
Agree! Teaching using sensoric inputs they love works great. I was able to teach my daughter around 34 new words in a week while she was swinging in the park as this is one of her favorite activities.
How did you manage this? My son isn’t speaking yet
This was so encouraging!! I just hit a hard season with homeschooling our son who is on the spectrum and just hearing the reassurance that I CAN do this and that I am not alone was so, so needed! Thank you
Brought tears to my eyes when she said that. I felt warm inside.
The schools can't make a child "grade level" or what not if they aren't capable of that. I have to remind myself the public schools have done no better than I have, and my child even regressed more in public school. We know our kids better than they do and can get further this way! I hope you've stayed strong and continue to!!! 🦋
I am autistic and 8 of our children. We homeschool our children as well.
Love using special interests!! Sometimes simply getting some favorite stickers (peppa pig, Minecraft etc.) and putting one or two on each worksheet can make all the difference. It helps make school more exciting and engaging, plus it’s cheap and easy.
Thank you for your intro video, my son is 10, severely autistic and is so anxious about school I'm attempting as a single Dad to work from home and home school, thanks to you I know it can be done x
This is incredible. I'm terrified of failing my 5 year old daughter with autism. She is learning to talk but has issues sitting still, following simple directions, etc but she has so much potential. She's not in her own world and is very aware. She just refuses to do things like drink from a big girl cup. Thankyou so much for this video.
Im with you. Going through same situation. We are homeschool 💕
My daughter made the decision to homeschool her autistic daughter, realizing that Public School would be purgatory for her. I help out with that.
Altho diagnosed as dyslexic (which we already knew) and with no concept at all of phonics, she has TAUGHT HERSELF to read! Now she has begun sounding out the syllables to decipher words that are new to her and is learning to figure out the pronunciation of all "those pesky outlaw" words and letters, plus adding Spanish words to her growing vocabulary!
And she's enjoying reading!
Public school would not have opened these doors to her.
Thank you for this video! I’m homeschooling my 9 year old autistic child and he struggles with school work. This helped me not feel so alone.
I’m so glad I found this channel. After years of struggling in traditional public school and trying to find answers, we now believe my daughter has Asperger’s. She thrives academically with homeschooling because I can modify my approach to accommodate her special needs. Public school has a cookie-cutter style of teaching that isolates certain children. I look forward to more videos.
Thank you so much!! I too have been told I’m incapable of providing a environment suitable for my son on the spectrum and to add, having our daughter was a mistake. My son is about to be 5 years old, daughter will be 6 months in a couple weeks. I’ve never seen my son so happy and excited to play. She was a BLESSING. I AM able and God knows that I am meant for this. Because of him, I am the best version of myself. Do what’s best for YOU!❤️
Wow! I can't believe they would say that. But your story is inspiring. Quick question, I know they said you're incapable of providing an environment suitable for your son, but can they actually refuse for you to home school him? Am asking for myself, my 5 year old son is autistic too.
@@arisingstarrcreative9555 They ended up apologizing when I sent a complaint, but unfortunately it wasn’t sincere and I believe it was out of spite because I decided not to enroll him. (AKA: They lose money, which is all they care about)
But anyways, to answer your question 💚
You have the right to refuse ANY / ALL services and can deny ANY / ALL recommendations given. If you want to homeschool, you can. As long as you follow the laws in your state. YOU and ONLY YOU as the parent, have that freedom. I hope that answers that 🙏🏼❤️
@@synthiaross1462 Thank you so much. Yes, I would suspect the cost is their drive. Thanks once again.
Praying for y’all in this journey ! God is our rock 💜
Love the timer idea!
Such great advice! Thanks for sharing your tips and for the encouragement
So much of what you said hits home for me. Thank you, for sharing and confirming what we do is Necessary and works!
Thank you so much. He sounded just like my grandson, who I had just started homeschooling. You have given me the courage to do this. Xoxoxo
So much frustration immediately hearing about that first statement of "you can't provide" what they need. I was told the same thing by the school staff when I asked about it.
We went to Charter school which is mostly me teaching during the days. We do get therapies. But the therapies honestly have been more stressful most times since we have little control over who it is, what they help with, and what times to meet.
The SLEEP! We have done everything short of continuing serious medication to get our child on-track in a decade. The serious medication we were prescribed made things worse and was a stressful experience for all considering there's minimal communication of when she is in pain/distress. So most kids can't give good feedback about medication, but a mostly non-verbal especially can't and it can be life threatening. We all get so upset over trying to keep sleep in order for school. To keep their schedule.
Being able to choose what therapies we find beneficial, having more direction for the therapist and to be allowed to pay for sessions gives us flexibility and control we feel is essential. The same goes for timing. Ideally our child would sleep consistently at least 7 hours a night and wake up by 5-6am! That's an ideal. But thus far that's just not realistic.
I LOVE forming a lesson plan although it IS extremely time consuming. But I feel I could be successful with my child and my child could have much progress when it's me teaching and adjusting to their personality.
Honestly the Charter school is getting in the way of this.
I have to deal with endless beuacracy and forms, and keeping up with state standardized testing and assesments that have yet to prove beneficial to us.
We get funding but we don't use it much vs NT kids...the best benefit thus far as been things like printer ink and the AAC device and maintenance.
We are now sick of it. The Charter school is even more stringent about curriculum and less flexible as they grow. We are looking into fully homeschooling. We just need to figure out the costs for devices and therapy.
I wish the best to anyone else, however they choose to educate their child but I think homeschool is supreme!
How very encouraging!!
I needed this today.
Thank you so much!! 💓
Thank you so much for this! I’m starting out with this and this is very encouraging and it’s great starting point. I just withdrew him today and with no plan of action of course I hit UA-cam and google. It’s been refreshing to hear that this can be done and I’m motivated now instead of feeling overwhelmed. Thank you so much for your information!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences. I really needed the encouragement. 😢
Awesome video and message. Further inspired to go the homeschool route. Will do my best for my daughter.
Yo todavia no hablo ingles pero aun asi agarre el valor para sacar a mi nino de la escuela publica y darle escuela en casa y encontre tu video y me parecio tan interesante tu video con la traduccion y realmente fue de mucha ayuda para mi que estoy haciendo homeschool con mi nino de 8 anos que tiene autismo, muchas gracia
Felicidades, Dios te ayude
Sabes yo es mi primer año haciendo homeschooling educación en casa estoy haciendo con mis hijos pequeños uno está en segundo grado , otro en primero y otra en kinder es algo nuevo no hablo inglés al 100% y nunca estudié aquí en Estados Unidos entonces me agarré de valor y quise educar a mis hijos en casa , pero ahora mi bebé cunplio 3 años y estar por ser diagnosticado con autismo , las terapista quieren que mi bebé se vaya ala escuela lo la door to posible por que tiene retraso de habla , no se comunica de ninguna forma y siempre anda en su mundo entonces su recomendación de ella es que el
Nene entre ala escuela con niños especiales pero , quiero dejármelo en casa me da preocupación que no pueda yo ayudarle o no tener el tiempo para enseñarle .
Wao, yo también he decido de sacar a mi hijo autista de la escuela pública y homeschooling, estoy preparando todo para empezar este nuevo año escolar en casa con la ayuda de Dios 🙏🏼❤️
I really enjoyed this video, just started homeschooling and it’s not easy but I loved your reminder that we know our children best!
im so grateful to see this video. I have a 5-year-old son who has been diagnosed on June 2021 since then i start to look the help he needs to get more improvement including homeschooling my kid. thank you for those tips you gave me that make me encourage to do my best and help my son
Thank you SO much for this. I have been contemplating about what I am going to do since my son has "come of age for" kindergarten. I too feel that homeschool would be the best environment for him. Thank for the confirmation❤️🧡💛💚💙🤎
I'm a homeschool coach and was looking for content to be more helpful to parents of autistic children and this was so incredibly helpful. thank you!!!
Thank you for helping me regain my confidence as a homeschool mom and thank you for the 3 tips. For me, the first tip was a great reminder. As is often the case, my daughters symptoms, for lack of a better word, have increased after age 12. Her sleep has changed and I adjust to it. I think her getting sleep is extremely important, for her health and stability. Feeling safe and loved OMG so important and who even mentions these things? You do. So thanks.
Thank you so much for this video!! It's really refreshing to see a video with someone using Identify First Language, and not using the Primary Color Puzzle pieces etc. 👏🏼👏🏼 It's hard to find these type parents so thank you!!
@Mp My child does those things without "herbs". It's not a "Condition" either, it's simply a different brain wiring, like a different operating system.
I am in tears 😢 you have no idea how happy I am to have found your channel.
This video has given me such peace of mind, my precious son is on the autism spectrum and he's very smart He reads very well he's been reading since he was two he does math very well He's already way into the multiplications, He also loves Minecraft like your son so that was a big help too. He has a problem with holding the pencil and he has a problem with expressing his emotions verbally most of the time He does talk much better when he's calm but if he gets excited or over stimulated Of course there's rambling. But all in all He's quite a normal child Your words have given me such hope that I'm not doing anything wrong and homeschooling is the right thing to do for him. Because like you say no one knows our children better than we do. I felt so alone until I found your channel Thank you so much for sharing.
So true about the basic needs. I don't think for the high functioning kids who speak well (who may appear to be like most other kids), most people realize that the need to get them to eat enough/get enough rest/sleep even if not at 'typical times' cannot be overlooked. It shouldn't be assumed that it's easy for some on the spectrum (or in some cases even possible) to get enough nutrition in public school/wake up early enough with enough rest for a typical school schedule. Kids health has to come first! Without that (among other significant challenges) these kids would have even more challenges learning. Certain routines are not best for all and are not easy or even possible for some.
Thank you so much for making and posting this video - and especially for the tips you provided! Meeting basic needs - including the need to feel safe - is especially important. It's something so many people who advocate public school for autistic children don't seem to take into account - even though public school is often a sensory (and social) nightmare for autistic children. It definitely was for me (with some exceptions - such as science class).
Regarding your use of Minecraft - I totally agree! Minecraft guidebooks and novels were how my autistic son developed a love for reading and the motivation to learn to read independently. It can also be incredibly helpful for encouraging social development. When my son was younger, he came with me while I babysat. Two of the children loved Minecraft, and introduced it to my son. For the first time, all three children had a common interest! They watched each other play, and, after they'd finished their allotted screen time for the day, they moved on to a live action version - building shelters from chairs and sheets, feeding chickens and cattle (they live on a farm), and acting out various scenes from the game.
Thank you, my son is not on the spectrum but he does have 10q26 deletion syndrome. He has hearing sensory and speech delays etc. He is 5 and I just started homeschooling, and I am appreciating this educational approach more and more everyday. His diagnosis has many characteristics of many other different diagnosis and autism is one of them. This was very helpful and encouraging. Thank you
I was just told this I cried out of frustration I told them I will do what I have to do to educate my child! He’s non verbal and not potty trained I can’t imagine a stranger changing him and he can’t tell me what occurred. I want to homeschool him and I feel like this is a sign to do it! 💙🥹
Just found out today and I’m bitter sweet bc I believe I am and so it’s that “a ha!” And “me too” moment and for my hubby that struggles with regulating but we’re ok. We really are ok thank you so much!
Im at the end of the video and yes momma my son is extremely obsessed with oil pumps and I thought recent how he could benefit if I made a workbook out of oil pumps. It's something we have always drawn together and he walks around pretends his arm is an oil pump, he sings about oil pumps so it seems to be the option to go with when trying to get him interested in learning. Your video only reassured me more that my option to homeschool is the best. There's so many layers to this subject!
Thank God for you! I really needed this!
Thank you sooooo much for this video, I made the decision to homeschool my son,
Ooh, a nice example of a double modal construction (might can teach them) at 8:17!
I'm raising my 7 year old Level Autistic Grandson, so thank you for all the words of advice. I have trouble getting him to focus, he's eyes wonder everywhere except where he needs to pay attention. My first time doing this and it's very scary. I don't want to fail him. Thanks
I love the advices thank you
Thank you❣
Thank you for these tips.. 💚💙
Thanks. I really needed it this morning. I am on the sidelines after having not so good experience with public school for my son with autism. He has strengths like you mentioned. Non-speaking, but taught himself to read from closed captioning. Have a good day!
Good idea w the CC
Thank you
💯I agree
I would love more videos on this topic! You gave me some really good ideas in this one. Thank you for sharing this!
I’m definitely planning more videos on homeschooling and autism soon!
We just received a diagnosis today for my three and a half year old and we have been doing preschool at home since she was 2.5… they weren’t encouraging of homeschool either (and I have a sped license and am a curriculum specialist) but they did say you can do this as long as therapy interventions are there so we will continue OT and add on other interventions needed privately through our insurance
My 6 year old son was on virtual learning when they did the switch to in person last school year my son had a bunch of health complications that I couldn’t allow him to go in plus his school didn’t know what to do with him after evaluating him and coming to terms about him being on the spectrum. I ended up moving him to homeschooling this school year and starting him on prek / kindergarten . I’m nervous his team from the hospital want him in public school but some people from his team do agree with homeschooling since he’ll be at home more comfortable and I know his triggers and interest .
Thank you for this. My son is newly diagnosed.
How are you handling this? Our pediatrician wants to send my two oldest for testing and I'm absolutely terrified right now...
Thank you for your video. I love your tips. It’s giving me hope for my 7 year old son. And he loves Minecraft too!!!!!
So very helpful
Thank you so much for telling us that...i have had therapists telling me i cannot do it
Hi, I have 2 boys one is 18 done with school and a 12 yr old who has anxiety and autism spectrum disorder. For most of his school yrs he was always having trouble in school , tantrums, being overwhelmed , rushed, all the things kids with autism feel. Just this past January he had another big melt down and I was called again for the 100th time to go pick him up from school because of his outbursts. He was also in the bridge program for kids with autism the teacher told me she don't think its the best fit for him.okay I kept getting told almost every year that he may not be a good fit for something.Well because me and him also got really sick with COVID a couple days later (we are fully vaccinated ) but still had gotten it. I decided that the best thing for me as his mom is to unschool him and homeschool him myself.Now I live in upstate NY so here you have to cover the math ,social studies/history science/health ,reading and PE. I do give him breaks when needed and as you know is kids with autism get board extrely easy and fast . So I do cover all the subjects with him but what he wants to learn in those areas . Like if he has a day where he is cranky or not in a good mood that day I know not to push anything on him we sometimes make it up on the weekends. And middle school hrs is 990 hrs a school yr. Now how exactly do I get that with a autistic child ? Even in school physically alot of kids don't exactly do the 990 hrs in a school yr. So my question is am I doing the rite thing for my autistic child ? I'm a first time homeschool mom I been doing it for 5 months now . And do you have any suggestions for me that maybe I can use to maybe make it a little easier for him and still following the states standard? Please anything will help 😊
I just found your channel! I have my own channel and it's so fun to hear how you encourage us autism moms too! I've been in a season of discouragement...I appreciate the reminder that I'm where I'm supposed to be! My son is thirteen and is a reluctant learner with sensory issues around holding a pencil. Definitely subscribing! Hugs
Please share links to autism and sped curriculums or books that i can buy.
How can i make his iep and decide on goals and work with him? Any guidebook link or ref please.
Thank you
I have a 10 year old. After years of accomplishing nothing in public "special needs" school, (actually having a negative effect,) we chose to home school our son. What a world of difference. Much better.
Question: When mental frustration, anger and outright destruction around the home begins, how best to bring them back down to being calm?
The only thing I found so far that works for my son is that I bought him a treadmill. I tell him, "when you get angry, go for a run". Works 50% of the time. The other 50% of the time I have to basically lay on top of him for a few minutes saying I love you over and over again until he gets tired of it and gives up. But what happens when he becomes stronger than me and that just doesn't work anymore?
What do you think?
The first 30 seconds of this video sounded like my daughter's old developmental pediatrician. I fired her at that same day.
She was passionately against home schooling for any reason.
Re-watching and YES we do have basic needs days/ "mental health" days. BUt we make up for it on weekends (dad works weekends and since they are crowded days outside and therefore triggering...it works).
In the public schools we were threatened a lot for being late. They would complain if my child was tired etc. So we stopped going on bad days, when she wouldn't eat breakfast etc. They threatened us about attendance.
This was not the worst of it- we left due to too much secrecy and physical abuse, let alone warehousing and potentially sexual abuse.
Unfortunately Charter school is not good enough anymore. Especially as we have been with the charter since it was smaller and owned by someone else...now it's run almost just like a public school in too many ways. The requirements are not worth the funding. The therapies given are more stressful and about me teaching the therapists how to better help my child- I'd rather keep doing the majority of the work without all that!
Thank you this is very helpful. Minecraft although I would be careful especially with child Who struggle socially has Minecraft is proven to be socialized children even into adulthood and this can make it even more difficult for children who already have issues with desocialization I know you’re offering your input but I hope you could also maybe someone else could also read this just to be careful.
Thank you for this!! My 6 year old is currently being diagnosed for HFA and I've been homeschooling from the start with my older 2 kids but trying to figure out how to teach my 3rd has been so tricky because he is so different! This is very encouraging
I get that, I tend to be that way too! What are some of the educational videos you really like?
I have severe autism and I own a huge house and 2 paid off cars, and I make $90k at my job and have a family. So there is hope.
Hi there! Found your page today off the Autism & Homeschool page on Facebook! Loved your videos so far! What curriculum do you use for your child with autism? We are starting Kinder with my daughter and looking into different ones. Thanks!
Hey! Thanks for watching!
We use a hodge podge, and I change things up if they aren't working. AT THE MOMENT, we are using Beast Academy for math (amzn.to/3aipxOU or www.beastacademy.com) and supplementing with a Spectrum workbook (amzn.to/31Ja46h) mainly for review and writing practice.
For LA, we use The Good and The Beautiful (goodandbeautiful.com) which has been a great fit for him and my 9 year old.
For science, we mainly do unschooling for that at home and he takes science classes at our co-op. We also have lots of hands on science stuff: amzn.to/31M1wMh or amzn.to/3itu1oD .
For history, we use Sonlight (www.sonlight.com/rewards/RS20392595) but I have to adapt it for him. I own it because of using it with the two older kids. I'm adding in lots of UA-cam videos and other books. We're also doing more audiobooks than read alouds.
I just started Handwriting Without Tears (www.lwtears.com), and I'm really hopeful it'll be good for him!
I'm still learning what works well for him! He also really like Duolingo and is kind of into foreign languages.
Hope this helps!
Same! Just now saw that post. My child could do kindergarten based on age (that’s what public was trying to do), but I’m going to keep working on # & letter writing/recognition while doing PreK stuff with his younger brother too.
For sight words/help reading, I’ve seen recommendations to “label” things in the house with notecards or slips of paper taped to the objects.
This is my first year back into homeschooling. I hodge podged for my oldest, but this year, with 3 boys at different levels (oldest is considered 5th grade in public this year), I’m using Gather ‘Round Year 1 for all 3 kids, & then added math with Teaching Textbooks & cursive for my oldest.
I want to do it for this fall .I’m sooo lost I have till July 1 to apply. I don’t know where to begin ...i have to come up with a curriculum,I don’t know what to get or how to write it down.can u help
My 4 year old son was diagnosed with mild autism recently and I'm considering home-schooling him. They wanted to put him in school early to help but due to Covid, I'm not sure I want to send him. I just don't know where to start.
I really want to homeschool and a lot of my friends/family are supportive. Does anyone else fear that their child won’t graduate/pass the ged testing and feel like they’re to blame? A lot of my friends who were homeschooled are shocked by my stories of public school and a lot of my public school educated friends think the horrors are normal because they’re “just kids”.
@homebody Cassidy vlogs: yes, I worried about that before I started homeschooling. Still do from time to time. I have only been homeschooling my son since January but my son (who is 13 and has asd and adhd) has made so much progress these past few months that I find myself worrying about it less and less. There is so much more help out there that you could find for your child that isn't available in public schools (co-ops, tutors, friends, etc). You can do this! Plus, one of the amazing things about homeschooling is that if one method doesn't work for your child, there's a million other ways to get the same result. In public school, your child has to do it the school's way, even if your child doesn't understand it. Follow your instincts. You won't fail. Your child won't fail. My son is so much more happier and he is more confident! I hope this encourages you!
@@sg6203 thank you so much for your kind words. It’s nice to meet other parents with kids who are on the spectrum! I feel deeply within my heart that I’m supposed to homeschool him,but I certainly question myself and my ability. Your words are very encouraging. Thank you!
My Husband, his 3 siblings and like 30 people I know, were all homeschooled. None of them have had problems with those things. My Husband has a master's in Architecture. It's really just how much you help them foster a love for learning and whether they apply themselves as well.
Wow our psychiatrist recommended homeschooling for my autistic daughter. I’m so glad you didn’t listen to them!
Me too! I think more and more medical professionals are seeing the value of homeschooling!
Help for Homeschool absolutely!
I really wish i did this. My son is 17ys and daughter 16yrs I feel they undo all my work with them but at the same time I do have sociable children and that also was one of my worries. Also thinking I’m not a teacher who went to university.
A psychologist told me this yesterday so I’m searching for answers
Please provide up dates on HS with your son.
I have a 4 year old and a 5 year old that are both autistic they were diagnosed in feb 2020 and nov 2020and I worry about them going to public school and running off or getting hurt or having a meltdown I really worry especially other kids reactions to them so I been debating on homeschooling for my son starting kindergarten and my other son starting transitional kindergarten any advice? I have 1 who is level 3 and mentally he is 22 months but hes 4 years old the other is level 2 idk what to do tbh it's been a struggle since they were 1 and 2 when they started the program before evaluation
I’m learning that some, not all of these so called white-coats and their degrees have blown up egos and prideful attitudes. They get caught up in thinking they know so much more than the parents as to what’s best for their own child and when you challenge them, some try to belittle you, talk down to you, or disregard you. Also, I’ve learned to always look at the doctor’s or nurse’s notes because if you stand firm , they tend to write exaggerated comments to make you look like you’re making bad choices for your family.
As much as I would love to put my child in traditional school, with everything that’s going on, there are too many safety concerns.
I know this video is old but can you suggest a curriculum/online school? my son is autistic now attending second grade. TIA.
Hi.. ran across your video and agree that we do know our own kids. My wife and I feel my son can be doing a lot better being homeschool but don’t know we’re to begin. The way things are being taught in public schools is scary. Any ideas on how to start would be helpful. Thank you
Hi there! I have been doing some research on homeschooling and I think it varies in different states on how to go about starting to homeschool your child when your child is already in public schools, but you can look up your states rules and regulations. Here in Missouri, you can write a letter to your child's school saying you are withdrawing them from school to homeschool.
Were worried we will have to home school because were afraid how ours will behave at school. We worry as we have never home schooled dont know how will have to find home school like things insted of achuly home school, we also have 2 other ASD kids
Hello Cortney, what would you recommend for homeschooling a 3.5 year old? My daughter is non verbal and has autism. I would really love her to get socialization but right now will be not a good time due to COVID. I just don’t know how to start there’s so much resources out there.
For that age, I don’t really recommend much formal schooling. I’d keep working on basic skills like language building, fine motor skills, etc. I’d join her in what she enjoys doing - play with her, go to parks, read to her (even if you don’t think she’s paying attention). I’d get some Montessori style toys for exploration. Focus on meeting those sensory and emotional needs!
My son, who is now 5, was diagnosed at 4. We were first told he had speech delay but after many speech and OT sessions, he was still with a vocabulary of 10 words inconsistently. He has made great progress he is now using about 60 words daily. We have decided to homeschool him fearing that if something might happen at school, he won’t be able to tell us. Since his vocabulary is so limited We don’t know where to start or what curricula to use. I am sure the expectations aren’t the same for a kindergartner that’s not in the spectrum. Any suggestions on what curricula to use? I hear abeka is good 🤷🏻♀️
Abeka is a great curriculum for kids who like workbook learning. It is however highly academic and can be a bit too fast paced if you feel the need and are driven to have your child complete it all in by the end of the school year.
My granddaughter has just been diagnosed as ADHD and moderate ASD along with a suspected math learning disability as she just finished 5th grade but functions at 2nd grade in math understanding. She just finished 5th grade at a small Christian private school that used Abeka curriculum. Great school...great curriculum....but not a good fit for her. Currently trying to convince her parents to let me homeschool her this coming year with a more relaxed "unschool" approach that follows her interests. Last year was an incredibly stressful year for the 3 adults assisting her to get her through 5th grade and the three were many meltdowns and tears on her part as well.
I just subscribed because this video is really helpful. I have a five year old autistic son who is on EHCP and I am planning to withdraw him from school to home school him. I am anxious about the idea that the school need to grant permission before I can withdraw him. Do you have any knowledge on that you can share. Can they actually refuse for me to home school my child? I would really appreciate you reply. Thanks
Each day your kid is in school the school makes money. This incentives school districts to keep kids in school. Please remember in the ends it's about the $. I would suggest you reach out to a special education attorney in your area for advise that is specific to your state.
I am lost… my son is going to be 6 and I want home school my son. How can I star?
Ty so much. My 6 year old is also into Minecraft.
I'm an autistic adult. My mother wanted to homeschool me from the start but everyone told her not to because I needed the other children for "socialization". I got PTSD from the other children. My mother had enough and homeschooled me since the fifth grade. If she hadn't, I probably would have killed myself by 7th grade.
Hi, I have an 8 year old he has autism and he is non verbal, I am thinking of homeschooling but I also thought he might miss socializing with others. Thank you for your comment it made me think more. Any advice?
@@adrianaruiz4167 Does he WANT to socialize with other children? Some people have this belief that autistic people are all antisocial loners. It's just a myth. Some of are loners, some are social butterflies and some are a combination. What about friends from church/temple or other place of worship? Some homeschooling parents organize picnics and field trips so all the children can have a chance to interact with each other and bounce ideas off the other parents.
Not all parents have the luxury to home-school. Some, continue to produce more children as well.
Im with you. Going through same situation. We are homeschool 💕