Next Fall I will be homeschooling my 7 year old NT daughter and my 10 year old Aspie son (3rd and 5th grade, respectively. I have heard various ideas about which is better, a dedicated classroom or a "corner" of a public area in the house. If we used a "classroom" it would be a spare/craft room with a table, couch, and storage. If we used a public area, it would… read more
posted 12 months ago by A MyAutismTeam User
A MyAutismTeam User said:
I think when starting its a good idea to have a dedicated area with a regular schedule. It gives the message to EVERYONE that this is what is… read more
posted 12 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
If you haven't checked out the ideas presented by the Autism Treatment Center of America it's worth a look. They train parents in… read more
posted 12 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Thank you for these quick answers. I value your wisdom!
posted 12 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
We have a schoolroom but most of our work typically winds up being done either at the kitchen table or on one of our living room couches.
posted 12 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
I don't homeschool my child per set, but we do the in-home intensive therapy program. We have taken a room and dedicated it to his… read more
posted 12 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
We use our dining room pretty much. In one corner is his computer. Along one wall are cabinets and half of them are shelves where I store… read more
posted 11 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
I've heard people homeschool in both circumstances depending on what they had available. Believe it or not, I even know someone who… read more
posted 3 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
I've done them all. I think it really depends on the personality of the child. My daughter works better in a common area because at her… read more
posted 2 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
We usually begin our day at the kitchen table but with our iPad we can homeschool everywhere.
posted about 1 month ago