I am living in Malaysia
The definition of homeschool here is a center setup with small number of students. (Homeschool here may have different definition to most other countries, where it means strictly doing studies in own home).

My son is 7 years old, high functioning autism. Currently placed in nursery (preschool daycare)
- Childhood Appraxia of speech (now can say one word or regular word)
- Still doesn't know how to talk or communicate with peers
- not a picky eater.
- doesn't have any… read more

We are in San Diego, Poway school district. In a class of 10 kids, there's one teacher & 5 aides. Lot of IEP goals are possible to work upon provided my kid is pushed little bit more. 60% of the goals are not even 50% successful. So What's the use of so much staff around in the class? Lot of these things he is able to do at in-home ABA class. We have questions in our mind about motivation, scenario planning (to work on specific task), instruction delivery to my kid.

Does anyone has knowledge… read more

What do you do when you can't get the regular ed teachers to 'get it'? I *am* a public school teacher, and I find myself appalled at the lack of interest or empathy from the core subject teachers. There's a real horror story here, but the bottom line is the teachers really appear to have little interest in even attempting to understand or learn even general information about ASD, much less the specifics regarding my child. My approaches have ranged from 'teacher to teacher' to 'mad as hell… read more

I’m having a hard time with my almost 4 year olds behaviour. Even her childcare has emailed saying she is becoming more defiant in the last 2 weeks. For example in circle time when it’s time to stand and form a circle she will sit down and refuse. She will make loud noises and disturb the class during group time. So last night she told me “I cried at school and felt mad because I couldn’t play with my friends” and that she wants her little sister to go to school with her. I think she is at a… read more

My daughter is 5 and about to start kindergarten. Her case is really complicated and I see her getting lost in the mix with the large size class when she starts kindergarten. I am considering private school because I don't think I can properly home school. Can anyone who has had their child in public then private school please give me some insight?

Ok, my son is 7yo and goes to this public elementary school in Orlando. He is part of a special needs class. About a month ago there was an issue at the school when apparentely my son was left unattended for a few minutes by his teacher (who I have to say I trust and respect and who my son absolute loves). The school contacted DCF and they interviewed my son aout his favorite teacher, but off course he could not provide any information. The following weeks my son was having behaviors issues at… read more

My son is refusing to learn in class and is interfering with the learning process of others. I am considering homeschooling or online schooling with my son. My son does participate in social groups outside of school so that element will not be completely missed.

I'm worried that Ryan will be forced to give up his unique perspective to comply and fit into mainsteam classes. He is only in Pre-K and there is pressure being applied to get him out of special ed into regular Kindergarten by next year. I feel they dont know him well enough, and with his delays I think it's setting him up for failure
Can I hear from parents with children that have gone the route into mainstreaming, and some thoughts on how to deal with the fear that my son is going to be… read more

My 10-year old, non verbal son has moderate to severe autism. In the past two weeks he suddenly started hitting his teachers, sometimes slapping, urinating on the floor several times a day, ripping down bulletin boards, walking on desks, throwing desks and chairs. They've tried ignoring - it gets worse. They've tried giving more positive reinforcement - it gets worse. They've given him breaks to escape - it gets worse. It is like everything textbook is not working here. At home, church, and… read more