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Homeschooling

puffin

Hi all!

I am about to send off my application to LEA to homeschool my six year old.  HE has Aspergers and finds school a stresssful place, some of the time.

He has been struggling on at school, refusing to go half the time, very anxious with any changes but he is very social in small familiar groups.  He is quite bright and says alot of school is "boring"!

My husband is keener than i on the homeschooling issue.  I am unsure , one day i am all for it the next i worry it is the wrong thing.  Social skills is my biggest concern.  My husband has Aspergers and i worry he might not be thinking it all through enough.  his main concern is safety and to protect our son, the "wrapping him up in cotten wool syndrome"!!  Dont ge me wrong, i feel the same way sometimes but being the NT i wonder if it is always for the best ?!

I am willing to give the homeschooling a go and it would be great to think we are preventing the bad memories and hardships some Aspies go through at school, but that is a worse case scenario. We could be stopping him from some good times too? I have always expected to homeschool one day but wonder if we are trying this too soon.  I do intend to increase the socializing and have friends around more often but still worry if i am doing the right thing?

Any comments on the pros ad cons of homeschooling much appreciated before i send off my applicaion! 

My son by the way is keen to try it, He may flourish at home i am excited for him and worried at the same time?!  I have read a few homeschooling books and feel i can do it just not sure i should, yet?

Sorry about all the dithering,

Puffin

 

 

 

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  • Hi There,

    I hope you do not mind me asking but why can they not accomodate him?  If he needs one to one support they can apply for that?  How does your son feel about school? 

    My son uses SHM maths books (scottish level) available on line through amazon.  Very visual and he is a visual learner, what is your sons learning style is he visual?

    BBc schools have a great site with a huge range of topics.  Start by asking he school if the can supply you with anything as it will depend on if you want to teach the curriculum in case you put him back into school at some stage?  You can flexi school, in school for some lessons and the rest at home?  if agreed by the school off course.

    There is a huge amount available on line, just type in what you want to teach and you can buy the books or do it all on line.  invest in a couple of science and  magnet kits or loan from the school.  I borrow reading books from ours.

    Good luck

    Puffin

     

     

     

     

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  • Hi There,

    I hope you do not mind me asking but why can they not accomodate him?  If he needs one to one support they can apply for that?  How does your son feel about school? 

    My son uses SHM maths books (scottish level) available on line through amazon.  Very visual and he is a visual learner, what is your sons learning style is he visual?

    BBc schools have a great site with a huge range of topics.  Start by asking he school if the can supply you with anything as it will depend on if you want to teach the curriculum in case you put him back into school at some stage?  You can flexi school, in school for some lessons and the rest at home?  if agreed by the school off course.

    There is a huge amount available on line, just type in what you want to teach and you can buy the books or do it all on line.  invest in a couple of science and  magnet kits or loan from the school.  I borrow reading books from ours.

    Good luck

    Puffin

     

     

     

     

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