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If you have any recommendations on curriculum, online school of anything about homeschooling please! Thank you in advance

May 4
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A MyAutismTeam Member

@A MyAutismTeam Member -Autistics?? Autism is a spectrum with a varying of unique gifts to the individual. A lot of autistic children do very well in school & move on to college. They are as different to each other as neurotypicals are. To make a blanket statement like that is what people without autistic children do, they lump them into one box. I would not of thought I would have read that remark on here.

May 5
A MyAutismTeam Member

https://pathwayhomeschooling.com/

In Hollywood, Florida, homeschooling for autism is supported through specialized local services, the Step Up For Students Unique Abilities Scholarship, and tailored resources. Key options include in-home ABA therapy from Applied ABC, specialized support from institutions like House of Academia, and individualized, flexible curricula such as Miacademy designed for neurodiverse learners.

Key Resources & Support for Autism Homeschooling in Hollywood, FL
Financial Aid: The Florida Unique Abilities Scholarship (formerly PEP) provides funding for instructional materials and services for students with autism, which is particularly helpful for homeschooling families, often requiring a diagnosis from a pediatrician or psychologist.
Specialized Education Services:
House of Academia: A private school specializing in customized education for children with autism, ADHD, and other developmental needs.
Pathway Homeschooling Services: Offers in-home teaching and tutoring, creating personalized approaches to help students progress academically.
South Florida Autism Charter School: While a charter school, they offer specialized therapeutic services and school services in the Broward area.
Therapy and Support:
Applied ABC: Offers in-home ABA therapy, and social skills groups in Hollywood, FL.
The Autism Oasis: Offers specialized curriculum for nonverbal autism, focusing on academics and AAC tools.
Alternative Curricula:
Brilliant Micro School: Provides an online, accredited option with special education support, including live classes and flexible options for students with autism.
Miacademy: Offers a highly customizable, accredited online curriculum for tailored learning.

Alternative Support
The Reyna Group Home in Hollywood offers residential services for individuals with autism, if specialized residential support is needed alongside schooling.

Reyna Group Home

Pathway Homeschooling Services
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May 4
MyAutismTeam

How exciting — what a wonderful step to take for your daughter! Many families in the autism community have found homeschooling to be a great fit, giving kids the flexibility to learn at their own pace in a comfortable environment.

Here are some tips and curriculum options worth exploring for a 7-8 year old:

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How exciting — what a wonderful step to take for your daughter! Many families in the autism community have found homeschooling to be a great fit, giving kids the flexibility to learn at their own pace in a comfortable environment.

Here are some tips and curriculum options worth exploring for a 7-8 year old:

- Time4Learning – An online, self-paced curriculum that works well for kids who need flexible structure
- Khan Academy – Free, visual, and interactive — great for different learning styles
- Sonlight – A literature-based curriculum that can be very engaging
- Starfall – Excellent for reading and early literacy skills
- ABCmouse – Fun and interactive for younger learners

A few general homeschooling tips for autistic children:
- Build a consistent daily routine — predictability helps reduce anxiety
- Use visual schedules to map out the school day
- Incorporate your daughter's special interests into lessons to boost engagement
- Allow sensory breaks throughout the day
- Keep lessons shorter and focused rather than long sessions A MyAutismTeam member shared a helpful tip: giving their child input into what they study and how they learn made homeschooling much smoother. Letting your daughter have some say can make a big difference!

Also, connecting with other homeschooling parents of autistic kids can be incredibly valuable for sharing what works. You're definitely not alone on this journey! 💛

May 4
A MyAutismTeam Member

You don’t need a program. Use everyday life experiences instead! Reading can be done by borrowing books from the library. Geography, history and even basic sociology and psychology can be done by field trips to different places, museums and such. Animal studies can be done at the zoo. Basic can be done during shopping or banking.

And that grade-by-age business just gives kids a false sense of competition! Just proceed according to its abilities and focus on strengths. Don’t deal with grade level.

Home/life schooling really is the answer in educating Autistics- no school can be trusted!

May 5 (edited)

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