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Is Asperger’s Left- or Right-Brained?

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I want to start by telling you about my theater son. He’s diagnosed with pervasive development delays. He’s not autistic. He has many difficulties that may infringe on his ability to be independent. He was born two months premature. Maybe … Continue reading

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My Readers Ask: Silent Reading versus Reading Aloud

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Linda Asks: I saw that you said, in several places, that it is a bad idea to have right-brained kids read aloud, and that reading aloud is a “left-brained” approach. It seems to me that nothing could be further from the … 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

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Comic Books

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“So, how much of this comic book twaddle should I allow?” With the explosion of an over-achiever mentality from our society seeping into our homes and actions, it’s no wonder homeschool parents feel pressured to question every aspect of their … Continue reading

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The Lesson of the Apple Star

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It started off as a simple request and action, and ended up being the foundation for all the things I would learn as a homeschooling mother through my children. It was the first months of our family’s journey into homeschooling, … Continue reading