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Re: My Heart Goes Out to You!!!! (Reply to this comment)
by jgibson2
Perhaps I wasn't clear. My son no longer has difficulty managing HIMSELF. That was only a problem in elementary school. It is difficult for him to be in undisciplined situations. It makes him edgy and he's grumpy when he gets home. Fortunately, only a few of his high school classes were a problem. Now that he's in college, his classmates are more self-disciplined, so that's no longer an issue.
During the 2 years I homeschooled Rob, I was able to teach him better coping skills for dealing with difficult people and situations. Also, during that time, he earned his black belt in karate -- hence the greatly decreased difficulty with self-discipline on his part. I highly recommend martial arts for people with ADHD.
If the schools had been better at maintaining order and controlling Rob's classmates, Homeschooling might not have been necessary.
Judy
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Sep 20 '00
2:14 pm PDT
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Re: Thank you!! (Reply to this comment)
by jgibson2
It's really important to remember that homeschooling isn't the same thing as school at home -- especially when the child has ADHD. You have to be flexible and get as much as possible done on "good" days so you can just bag it and do something totally different on the bad ones.
Judy
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Jul 02 '00
7:44 am PDT
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Thank you!! (Reply to this comment)
by jillmkk
My son also was diagnosed with ADHD at age 3 and school has always been a struggle for him. He just finished 4th grade in public school and I decided to pull him out and homeschool him from now on instead. We are both excited about the challenge, but I had my doubts about how it would work. Your epinion has given me a lot of hope that I have made the right decision.
Jill
BTW - my son will probably also earn his black belt in a couple of years.
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Jul 01 '00
7:28 am PDT
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This was an (Reply to this comment)
by braggio
inspiring review. Amazing how children respond to certain environments and not others.
Braggio
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Jun 24 '00
8:06 am PDT
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Re: This might be the way to go for me soon (Reply to this comment)
by jgibson2
Unschooling is child-directed learning. You form your lessons around the child's interests. Some people interpret this more strictly than others -- almost letting the child decide what to learn. More people I know who are unschoolers plan a program, but base it on the child's interests. Unschoolers generally use few, if any, textbooks and LOTS of hands-on. Check the Family Unschooler's Network at www.unschooling.org also http://www.nathhan.com/ - a site for homeschooling families with special needs kids.
Judy
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Jun 24 '00
6:28 am PDT
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This might be the way to go for me soon (Reply to this comment)
by bonniesayers
but I hear a lot about unschool. Any suggestion as to it? Any links or toll free numbers to places that you benefitted from would be great. This unschool is how many people on the autism lists teach in their home.
I need to get back in circulation in the lists and learn what those are doing. I cannot seem to manage both epinions and lists.
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Jun 24 '00
2:46 am PDT
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Re: Great information! (Reply to this comment)
by jgibson2
Thanks! It hasn't always been easy, but it has been wonderful!
Judy
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Jun 23 '00
9:52 am PDT
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Great information! (Reply to this comment)
by jla928
What a wonderful, well though out review. I loved hearing your kids' point of views on homeschooling. Sounds like it has worked out wonderfully for you!
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Jun 23 '00
7:38 am PDT
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Re: Teaching in any environment is . . . (Reply to this comment)
by jgibson2
Yes, it is a challenge. I very nearly enrolled Matthew in school for kindergarten. I taught Rob and Danny both to read, but for some reason I was doubting my ability to do it for Matthew. Between his brothers' comments and time spent comparing the program to Matthew's learning style, I decided to let him learn at home for at least another year.
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Jun 23 '00
6:42 am PDT
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Re: A great editorial! (Reply to this comment)
by jgibson2
Thanks for the compliment!
Judy
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Jun 23 '00
6:39 am PDT
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Teaching in any environment is . . . (Reply to this comment)
by gungian
. . . a significant challenge. Good luck with educating your family.
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Jun 23 '00
5:15 am PDT
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