Category Archives: Autism

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The Myth of Credentialism

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I would like to take the comment left at one of my posts and respond to that person’s viewpoint step by step because there is certainly a segment of people who hold these beliefs.  Each of the italicized quotes come … Continue reading

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An Interest-ing Twist

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My fifth child and fourth son was diagnosed with autism in February, 1997, at just over two years old. By twelve years old, he would have probably been considered high functioning autism. Although it is said that a person with … Continue reading

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Writing in the Teen Years: The Mentored Path

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Writing strikes fear into many homeschoolers trying to figure out the right way to teach it. And there are curriculum producers trying to create the best way to teach the formula. What is writing for, anyway? Maybe that’s where we … Continue reading

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Is Formal Math Necessary?

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This is the third of a three-part series about the natural early math learning process for my builder son. Part One shares his Early Math Play Skills and Part Two shares his Early Math Activities. I wrote a comment at … Continue reading

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Handwriting Challenges

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I would think that most children transition into using a writing implement seamlessly. But what about those who don’t? What’s going on? I know a large percentage of those on the autism spectrum will struggle with handwriting. Boys and handwriting … Continue reading