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“ Deschooling Most experts seem to feel that the beginning of home schooling for a child with an ASD is to “deschool”. The technical definition of this would be for your child to ‘unlearn’ all the negative socialization experiences he had had in school. Many home schooling veterans point to this as a time for you to observe your child and for your child to really explore areas that interest him. Learning must again become fun. 2. Keep a journal You might want to consider taking notes at this time. What helps your child focus? What are his favorite things and what is he doing when happiest? Where does he excel? 3. Contacts While deschooling, contact local organizations, and support groups. Try to make contact with other parents who understand both autism and home schooling. 4. Read books beyond autism! Many people have sited this an a very helpful and important step. A few favorites are: The 7 Kinds of Smart, and The Way They Learn 5. Ditch your preconceptions Try to approach the process with an open mind. Think about your end goal and then work backwards: What will get you to your end goal with your child? It is likely to look different than traditional schooling would be and that’s just fine! 6. Determine where your child is on checklists and evaluations. Set a goal and then work towards that goal. On the other hand…ditch the checklist if it is too frustrating. In states where there is a lot of paperwork, you can document your child’s progress towards the goal and why you stopped pursuing it.
7 Tips for Beginning to Homeschool a Child With an Autism Spectrum Disorder - Homeschool - Families.com
