Guest guest Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 In a message dated 1/17/2005 8:47:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, marinaviola@... writes: > So, we are thinking of starting a battle (through our lawyer, a very good > special needs lawyer) to try to have the board of ed pay for teacher, and > therapists to come home and do homeschooling. Is this even a possibility? Hi Marina, You answered your own question as far as the homeschooling is concerned. Luca will not be able to socialize. The teachers should be qualified. Have you ever asked what their qualifications are? Have you spoken to the district about your concerns? Have you considered a private placement in a better school that would meet Luca's needs? The attorney may be able to help in a private placement moreso in homeschooling. You didn't mention where and what his school program was. Charlyne Mom to Zeb 12 DS/OCD/ASD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Hi again, Can someone tell me what is involved in homeschooling? Will they send OT, PT, speech therapists to work with your child? What else , I live in New York. Thanks in advance, Viola mom to tammy 21, tania 18, and kyle 13, DS and PDD (ons) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Hi Viola, The first thing you will want to do is check what your state requires. After that, there are plenty of resources available for homeschool and for homeschooling special needs children. All of Josh's therapy takes place in our home, but once the intensive (35 hour a week) autism therapy is over I will likely choose one therapy to do outside the home, just for something different. You may find you will have to obtain therapy services privately if you want privacy, but if you have good insurance it is a non-issue. I know that lots of folks on this list might disagree with me, but all of Josh's therapist's think he is doing so well because he is homeschooled. That may or may not be, but one thing is for sure - you can't ask for a more inclusive atmosphere! LOL! He has his little hands in everything they do and he goes with his big brothers to their homeschool functions and has his Creative Movement class to get out and about. You can make 's environment as rich as you want. Let me know if you need anything else. Good luck! > > Hi again, > > Can someone tell me what is involved in homeschooling? Will they send OT, > PT, speech therapists to work with your child? What else , I live in New > York. > > Thanks in advance, > > Viola mom to tammy 21, tania 18, and kyle 13, DS and PDD (ons) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Viola: I have a girlfriend in NY that has 2 sons (18 & 16) with ASD and she homeschooled. I will forward this to her. Liz Re: Re:homeschooling > Hi again, > > Can someone tell me what is involved in homeschooling? Will they send > OT, > PT, speech therapists to work with your child? What else , I live in New > York. > > Thanks in advance, > > Viola mom to tammy 21, tania 18, and kyle 13, DS and PDD (ons) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Hi all, I think each district decides the homeschooling rules, in NY anyway. Our district would not provide therapy for Seth unless I took him to school for it. Our district does no co-teaching either. We have to provide quarterly reports, year end progress reports and testing every other year. We have no use of equipment or buildings, but the next district over from us is much more lenient with all of that. Gail :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 In a message dated 11/8/2005 1:32:41 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, smilinggail@... writes: Hi all, I think each district decides the homeschooling rules, in NY anyway. Our district would not provide therapy for Seth unless I took him to school for it. Our district does no co-teaching either. We have to provide quarterly reports, year end progress reports and testing every other year. We have no use of equipment or buildings, but the next district over from us is much more lenient with all of that. Gail :-) Hey Gail Girl!!!!! How the heck are you?!? Long time, no hear. How's Seth and the rest of the crew doing? And DAvid?? Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 In a message dated 11/8/2005 2:47:52 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, duffey48@... writes: Hey Gail Girl!!!!! How the heck are you?!? Long time, no hear. How's Seth and the rest of the crew doing? And DAvid?? Donna Hi Donna! We're all doing well, thanks for asking. :-) I ended up having to buy a new computer. I couldn't stand not reading the posts any longer. LOL I'm off to Char's tomorrow for a few days. is doing okay. Slowing down a lot, but aren't we all. LOL Seth is doing GREAT! His teacher is a pain in the rear, but he'll get what he needs, one way or another. You haven't been very active on the list either. Things busy at home or is everything going so well you don't need us. LOL Gail :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 In a message dated 11/8/2005 3:26:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, smilinggail@... writes: You haven't been very active on the list either. Things busy at home or is everything going so well you don't need us. LOL Yea, things very busy Gail. But I'm still here.....;-) Glad to hear all is well with your gang and that Seth is doing well in school. HUGS, Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 I'm homeschooled. I don't know about specifics for New York - I suggest you could try googling it. In my case, I'm a pretty independant learner so all school was doing was cutting into my learning time. If you can't get therapies maybe see about learning how to do them yourself? You might like to look at the website http://home.earthlink.net/~tammyglaser798/authome.html Aut-2B-Home, it's about homeschooling autistic kids. Ettina > > Hi again, > > Can someone tell me what is involved in homeschooling? Will they send OT, > PT, speech therapists to work with your child? What else , I live in New > York. > > Thanks in advance, > > Viola mom to tammy 21, tania 18, and kyle 13, DS and PDD (ons) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 We have a homeschooling group in yahoo for families who have children with ds....and alot have dual dx.....so you could join our group and ask as many questions as you need to. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/homeschoolinganddownsyndrome > > Viola: I have a girlfriend in NY that has 2 sons (18 & 16) with ASD and she > homeschooled. I will forward this to her. > > Liz > Re: Re:homeschooling > > > > Hi again, > > > > Can someone tell me what is involved in homeschooling? Will they send > > OT, > > PT, speech therapists to work with your child? What else , I live in New > > York. > > > > Thanks in advance, > > > > Viola mom to tammy 21, tania 18, and kyle 13, DS and PDD (ons) > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Hi Gail, I would really check and make sure about those NY homeschool laws. I think homeschool laws are state laws just like the Office of Public Instruction. Now just like some school districts are better than others, some may be more homeschool-friendly than others, but they are still required to follow the state homeschool law. Maybe I'm wrong, but definitely worth checking out. a (Drew 14, Tourette's syndrome, OCD, ADHD; Marissa 10; Hannah 8 DS/Aut) Hey, thanks for passing on the info regarding the Oprah show today. My son and I watched it and it was interesting to see his reaction - like wow, I'm not the only one. I know exactly what they're going through. I guess there's and HBO special on Tourette's Nov 12 (Sat.). Now I just gotta find someone who gets it and will record it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Hi a, You may be right about required laws, but there is a big difference district to district and state to state. So many state laws tell you that much is left up to each individual district. I know PA is much easier than NY, and our two side by side districts are like night and day. Heck, probably like idea, some follow the basics and some are more liberal. Gail :-) Hi Gail, I would really check and make sure about those NY homeschool laws. I think homeschool laws are state laws just like the Office of Public Instruction. Now just like some school districts are better than others, some may be more homeschool-friendly than others, but they are still required to follow the state homeschool law. Maybe I'm wrong, but definitely worth checking out. a (Drew 14, Tourette's syndrome, OCD, ADHD; Marissa 10; Hannah 8 DS/Aut) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Hi Gail, I bet you could find NY's homeschool law online. We have a pretty good law here in Wa. State. But if you are requesting services as a homeschooler and you have a copy of the law, they may be more willing. If you could find a website for the Office of Public Instruction, I bet they may have it there. Well, I think I'm going to be reading a lot of the sleeping pattern stuff today as Hannah's pattern in definitely changing - not in a good way. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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