Re: new and in need of answers/HELP

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Des,

If your question was meant for me, what type of school is my son in

now? Well, he's not in school now. He was in public high school if

that is what you mean.

The Austic school I have mentioned is only a few blocks from my

house. I have thought about sending him there however, my biggest

concern is the emotional outbursts and behavioral problems of the

other kids. The majority of the kids in there are at the low end of

the spectrum. I have been told they do not seperate the kids into

different groups and place an " assortment " in each class. My son has

never been a behavioral problem and has always received praise from

his teachers for his show of respect of others in the class. The more

I think about it the more reservations I have about the idea. Thanks

to those of you that have given me insight to that type of

environment. I really don't think it is for him.

Question now is, what do I do with him? I am very confused by the

homeschooling thing. I don't have a clue what I am doing or what

direction I should head in. HELP! I have looked at numberous programs

but nothing seems to fit the bill. I would like to create my own but

dont know where to begin or what subjects I should cover. Any ideas,

suggestions or comments? Anything anyone could pass along would be

greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Loreal

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Hi Loreal…

We have a school that caters to AS kids about an hour away. My

hubby and I visited it 2 years ago when we were searching for a school. They

had an ‘assortment’ of spectrum levels represented too, for sure,

but they did place the AS kids together at the middle school class and the high

school class. I thought that would have been the best environment for our daughter,

but it was full when we finally received approval from the district. So we ‘ended

up’ at a much closer school that was 2nd choice. But we’ve

found it was the best thing after all! It’s been a great experience and

we’re very happy there, with an ‘assortment’ of

mental/neurological challenges’ represented in the classrooms. Beth’s

compassion has grown for others, her maturity has grown, and she loves school,

her teacher, and many of her classmates.

I wouldn’t shut the door on that school until I visited it myself.

Or maybe you’ve already done that?

maralee

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new and in need of answers/HELP

Des,

If your question was meant for me, what type of

school is my son in

now? Well, he's not in school now. He was in

public high school if

that is what you mean.

The Austic school I have mentioned is only a few

blocks from my

house. I have thought about sending him there

however, my biggest

concern is the emotional outbursts and behavioral

problems of the

other kids. The majority of the kids in there are

at the low end of

the spectrum. I have been told they do not

seperate the kids into

different groups and place an

" assortment " in each class. My son has

never been a behavioral problem and has always

received praise from

his teachers for his show of respect of others in

the class. The more

I think about it the more reservations I have

about the idea. Thanks

to those of you that have given me insight to that

type of

environment. I really don't think it is for him.

Question now is, what do I do with him? I am very

confused by the

homeschooling thing. I don't have a clue what I am

doing or what

direction I should head in. HELP! I have looked at

numberous programs

but nothing seems to fit the bill. I would like to

create my own but

dont know where to begin or what subjects I should

cover. Any ideas,

suggestions or comments? Anything anyone could

pass along would be

greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Loreal

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[Guest guest]

The Autistic school I have mentioned is only a few blocks from my

house. I have thought about sending him there however, my biggest

concern is the emotional outbursts and behavioral problems of the

other kids. The majority of the kids in there are at the low end of

the spectrum.

Question now is, what do I do with him? I am very confused by the

homeschooling thing. I don't have a clue what I am doing or what

direction I should head in. HELP! I have looked at numberous programs

but nothing seems to fit the bill. I would like to create my own but

dont know where to begin or what subjects I should cover. Any ideas,

suggestions or comments? Anything anyone could pass along would be

greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Loreal

Loreal; I hope I'm not repeating myself from yesterday. I have been

rushing all week, not good for trying to keep organized! My eleven year

old, As., OCD, high anxiety has been Home Schooled full time for a year

now. We have not used a specific curriculum because some types of work

really frustrate him and he is way above in some areas and below in

others. We do use Touch Math, plus other sources. reads a chapter

per day from a chapter book. I read to him each day. He draws most days

and practices his Trombone. He usually does Geo Bee (National

Geographic) on the computer. He usually watches 'Assignment Discovery',

great show, and sometimes we carry the thyme over by further research. A

good resource is the E.D.Hirsch book " What Your ----Grader Needs To

Know " . Mon. he will begin a six week science course with other Hs. kids,

he is also in a reading discussion group 5-6 kids. I have to go will

write more later...do consider joining AUT 2 B HOME, look up Tammy

Glaser autism home school, you can join through her site...Talk later,

Gail

[Guest guest]

I feel for you. Knowing what to do with schooling can be so

intimidating. In regards to homeschooling curriculum, have you

looked at " Bright Apple Sepcial Ed Catalog " and " Remedia Publications

Educational Materials Catalog " ? They can give you some ideas on

materials to use.