Category Archives: Weaknesses

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Homeschooling Imperfectly

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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

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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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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

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All About Spelling

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Gotcha! I’m actually not going to talk about the program, All About Spelling, because I haven’t used it, but I am going to speak about spelling and right-brained, creative learners. Often, it’s these types of learners that propel a parent … Continue reading

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A Strengths-Based Choice for College

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My builder son (diagnosed with high functioning autism) started attending the local community college when he was 17 years old in the fall of 2008.  In December of 2010, he earned his Associate in Science degree there.  We chose the … Continue reading