I homeschool my children when they are alert and have a desire to learn. Forcing anything is useless. I talk to them constantly because they understand everything. They just aren't proficient in expressing their knowledge or needs. Let him set the pace. Offer rewards after he works and above all let him know how much time you are going to be working in academics. I reward my children with play time a movie, a few minutes of video games or I take them to the park. Use what he likes to do the most. That will keep him motivated and if he doesn't want to work then is ok you can pick another activity and resume homeschooling in a few hours or the next day if he isn't feeling up to it.

I would in this world there's too many teachers that really don't want to teach or have the desire I found to get to know your Childs to help them actually learn because really we teach them but we also know know them what causes meltdowns that sort of thing

I homeschooled my son his pre-k and kinder years. We tried public school his first grade year and he regressed emotionally, behaviorally mand had very few gains academically. After this Christmas break I withdrew him and began homeschooling both him and my pre-k son. Our state's requirements for homeschooling are fairly simple and we just notified the school of our decision. They had us sign some papers and bam.
It must of lifted weight off my little guy's shoulders because he Hasn't had an accident since he was in school and he is showing some improvements with numbers and reading.
just for the sake of conversation and perspective - I do wonder if I am covering enough daily (even though I follow a curriculum). I also worry I'm not cut out for this. But I have to just remind myself that I can make improvements and his over all health and well being, enjoyment of life for that matter is far more important than meeting expectations set by the state and public schools.
Best of luck:)

Hi, I homeschool my 2 autistic children. You are right about teaching him academics. I have one in kindergarten and I am following a homeschool program. It is a challenge because they learn better with hands on activities. I use Montessori activities for both ages 5 and 3. I am teaching them life skills, Montessori for writing and pencil grip, music, art, reading, science and social studies and math, PE.
The first step you have to take is getting in contact with the county's homeschool office and ask them about the requirements.
Then look for a homeschool program that will give him hands on learning that you think will benefit him.
In florida, they have the Gardiner scholarship for special needs children. The scholarship reimburses you for the homeschooling curriculum, therapy, materials that you need, even a tutor and the yearly educational evaluation that the state requires.

In my experience, I had to promote eye contact with my children first. How I did this was through play peekaboo, tickling them and saying the word "tickle" they learn to look at me. Then I used to let them jump on the bed while holding their hands and at first I would say the verb "jump" after that I incorporated the song 5 monkeys on the bed. Itaught them to count using the same game but instead we would count how many jumps before the threw themselves on the mattress.

Praising is a good way to keep them motivated. Every time you see an effort in the right direction make it a big deal clap for him, tell him what a great job he did and how proud you feel. I hope it works for you. My children have moderate Austism and were non verbal. Now they speak and are learning at their own pace.