Category Archives: Right-Brained

Gallery

An Interest-ing Twist

This gallery contains 4 photos.

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

Gallery

Imaginary Stuffed Animal Friends

This gallery contains 6 photos.

In my book, The Right Side of Normal, I talk about imaginary friends being a representation of a right-brained child’s highly developed imagination. I also talk about the idea that right-brained children can view stuffed animals and toys as “real” ala Toy Story and The … Continue reading

Gallery

Interest-Based Learning Versus Child-Led Learning

This gallery contains 3 photos.

I used to think that the terms interest-based and child-led learning were synonymous.  But recently, I had a clarifying moment as I have helped various homeschoolers understand how I facilitate learning with my children as described in my Collaborative Learning Process. … Continue reading

Gallery

Homeschooling Imperfectly

This gallery contains 5 photos.

How many people have made a mistake? Raise your hand. How many people have succeeded? Raise your hand. How many people have struggled? Raise your hand. How many people have overcome something? Raise your hand. How many people have strengths? … Continue reading

Gallery

Cheating or Modeling?

This gallery contains 3 photos.

“Wow!” I exclaimed as I picked up a drawn picture of my then 4-year-old son’s that I found in his pile of artistic endeavors.  This was definitely an improvement in his drawing ability! I sought him out and asked, “Son, … Continue reading