Bye-bye, Homeschooling: Heading Back To Public School
After two and a half years of homeschooling, my autistic teen is embarking on a new adventure. Here’s why, and how we’re hoping to make it work.
After two and a half years of homeschooling, my autistic teen is embarking on a new adventure. Here’s why, and how we’re hoping to make it work.
In the excitement of adding a second dog to our household, I may have forgotten how hard it can be for everyone involved, even when it’s a good thing.
My son has just been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I haven’t the faintest idea what I’m supposed to do next.
One of the hardest lessons for my teens is that, sometimes, there are some things more important than being right.
The dance of special education gets a lot more complicated as kids hit the teen years; the challenge is to balance support with increased responsibility.
When you’re parenting kids with special needs, finding another family who gets it is invaluable, for both kids and parents.
When back-to-school means different things for different teens in the same family, the name of the game is making sure that everyone gets what they need.
A disorganized teen can make for an unhappy family. A few good coping strategies for improving executive functioning, everyone ends up happier, more productive.
When your teen (who is on the autism spectrum) is still a poor sport, game time can be tricky. Sometimes there’s a pleasant surprise in store, though.
I never thought I’d homeschool my kid, but somehow this is where we ended up. Spoiler: We both kind of love it.