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is home schooling better for aspergers 11yr old

crystal47

my 11 yr old son who is aspergers and very introverted goes to secondary school in september i am terrified he will be targeted by bullies. there is an asd unit in the school but will that stop him from being attacked? i would like to know if anyone thinks home schooling is a better option or do i let him attend mainstream school? im just worried he will have real problems there. i would appreciate any advice thanks.

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  • Hi Crystal47,

    I have read this thread with interest.  I have two sons who are home educated and have been for the last 5 years.  My eldest (now nearly 11) couldn't cope with reception and was bullied despite having a statement.  I found the teachers had the best intentions but didn't understand autism and how to help him.

    I just wanted to say that home education doesn't have to involve recreating school at home.  Initially I wanted to use structured lessons and workbooks but the boys didn't want to cooperate and it caused a lot of stress. Over the last 5 years we have moved to style of education where we are all happy.  It is known as unschooling or interest led education or child centred learning.  We don't have workbooks.  I don't set work or insist they do anything.  Our only rule is that they have to use their brains in the morning so no electronic gadgets other than CD-ROMs and "Brainpop".  They fill their time with things they are interested in.  I write a report for my local LEA once a year and every year they have replied that they are fully satisfied with the education they are receiving. I hope this helps.

    Take care.

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  • Hi Crystal47,

    I have read this thread with interest.  I have two sons who are home educated and have been for the last 5 years.  My eldest (now nearly 11) couldn't cope with reception and was bullied despite having a statement.  I found the teachers had the best intentions but didn't understand autism and how to help him.

    I just wanted to say that home education doesn't have to involve recreating school at home.  Initially I wanted to use structured lessons and workbooks but the boys didn't want to cooperate and it caused a lot of stress. Over the last 5 years we have moved to style of education where we are all happy.  It is known as unschooling or interest led education or child centred learning.  We don't have workbooks.  I don't set work or insist they do anything.  Our only rule is that they have to use their brains in the morning so no electronic gadgets other than CD-ROMs and "Brainpop".  They fill their time with things they are interested in.  I write a report for my local LEA once a year and every year they have replied that they are fully satisfied with the education they are receiving. I hope this helps.

    Take care.

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