When my son was first diagnosed with autism, we had already made the decision to homeschool. From my perspective, knowing his diagnosis affirmed our decision to educate my son at home. It explained his constant meltdowns in the morning. It gave me a sense of how...
When my son was younger, it was much easier to meet his learning needs. We incorporated different sensory activities, hands-on experiments, and experiential projects into his learning on a daily basis. And it worked. Now that he is twelve however, I have started to...
My youngest son is eleven. He loves the outdoors, animals, and sports. He also loves Minecraft – like a lot. As he has gotten older, I have struggled to find ways to make learning engaging and fun. (Why is it that so many middle school programs suddenly shift ...
There is a serious misconception that homeschooling is not a viable option when your child has special needs. Moreover, there is also a perception that a child with special needs, is missing out on valuable therapies and resources, when they are not a part of the...
I was the girl that loved worksheets. Seriously, growing up in a school environment was quite good for me. I loved writing my name in the upper right hand corner. I loved carefully bubbling in scantron testing forms. I loved filling out a fresh, new worksheet with the...
