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
