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"This book will be invaluable to families choosing or considering a homeschooling option for their child with ASD. In an easily accessible question–and–answer format, the authors provide practical advice and a wealth of resources that will get parents started, support them through common challenges, and help them create a curriculum that meets not only the academic but also the social and behavioral needs of their child. This book provides a beacon of hope to families struggling with educational options for their child."
—Sally Ozonoff, Ph.D., endowed professor, University of California–Davis, M.I.N.D. Institute
—Sally Ozonoff, Ph.D., endowed professor, University of California–Davis, M.I.N.D. Institute
"This is an excellent sourcebook helping parents make informed decisions about homeschooling their children with ASD. Parents will learn how to schedule lessons across the day to incorporate social and academic learning in an environment that balances sensory and mental health needs. All parents, even those not considering homeschooling, will fi nd this book helpful, as it encourages us to foster active learning in the home environment."
—Michelle Garcia Winner, founder of the Social Thinking treatment approach and speech language pathologist, San Jose, CA
"A must read for parents and teachers who need guidance and encouragement while teaching children with ASD!"
—Cathy Stenzel, mother of son with autism
"I appreciated reading well–researched information on the home school experience that actually follows the rules."
—Diane Youtsey, director of special education, Eureka (CA) Union School District
"This book is a ‘life–line’ to parents who homeschool children with autism. The authors have wonderful insight, recommendations, and thoughtful ideas for these parents."
—Debbie Baehler, autism specialist, Lassen County (CA) Offi ce of Education
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A vital resource for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders
Presented in an easy–to–use question–and–answer format, this book answers the most commonly asked questions about homeschooling children with autism spectrum disorders. The information provided will assist parents in making informed decisions about homeschooling their child, and will give them the knowledge required to start and maintain an effective homeschooling program. It includes sidebar tips from guest contributors who have experience successfully homeschooling ASD students and provides lists of helpful resources.
Patricia Schetter, MA (Woodland, CA), currently teaches courses in autism spectrum disorders in collaboration with the UC Davis MIND Institute. Kandis Lighthall, MA (Redding, CA), an instructor at UC Davis, won the 2006 Carol Gary Award for her contribution to individuals with autism.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Highly recommeded
13 May 2009
Format:Paperback
This book is well-written, concise, easy to read, and contains answers to the 20 most pressing questions that parents and professionals have about homeschooling children on the autism spectrum. The authors are long-time professionals in the fields of autism and special education. They drew upon extensive literature review, parent interviews, and their own wealth of experience in working with ASD students. While the authors are not parents and have not homeschooled their own children, they do a masterful job of integrating parents' voices throughout the book. The authors, being professionals, also bring a credible voice to the topic.
This is an excellent book to give to family members and professionals who may question or be critical of your choice to homeschool your children. The authors, through their own research for this book, became convinced that homeschooling is a truly viable option, with many benefits for ASD children. While homeschooling may in the past have been considered non-mainstream, the authors state that homeschooling can be an excellent, well-grounded choice for many families with children on the spectrum of any age (elementary through college).
If you are considering homeschooling your ASD student, this book will give you a lot of information and support. If you are a professional who wants to understand the benefits of homeschooling an ASD student, you will find your questions answered in this book.
Thank you, Patty and Kandis for your years of working with ASD children, your research, and open-mindedness that have all come together in this book.
This is an excellent book to give to family members and professionals who may question or be critical of your choice to homeschool your children. The authors, through their own research for this book, became convinced that homeschooling is a truly viable option, with many benefits for ASD children. While homeschooling may in the past have been considered non-mainstream, the authors state that homeschooling can be an excellent, well-grounded choice for many families with children on the spectrum of any age (elementary through college).
If you are considering homeschooling your ASD student, this book will give you a lot of information and support. If you are a professional who wants to understand the benefits of homeschooling an ASD student, you will find your questions answered in this book.
Thank you, Patty and Kandis for your years of working with ASD children, your research, and open-mindedness that have all come together in this book.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Not a lot here
23 May 2009
Format:Paperback
Despite the professional stature of the authors, there is not a lot of meat in this book. One can find more in-depth information on actually homeschooling a child with ASD elsewhere (such as Lisa Pyles's book Homeschooling the Child With Asperger Syndrome, or Homeschooling the Challenging Child), and more in-depth interviews with parents in Terri Dowty's collection.
The book would be helpful to parents who are trying to convince spouses or extended family that homeschooling is a viable educational choice, if those family members need to hear the arguments from "experts" (i.e., professionals).
The interviews with homeschooled autistic children, while understandably brief, are a unique feature of this book. However, those few pages aren't enough to justify buying the book, in my opinion.
The book would be helpful to parents who are trying to convince spouses or extended family that homeschooling is a viable educational choice, if those family members need to hear the arguments from "experts" (i.e., professionals).
The interviews with homeschooled autistic children, while understandably brief, are a unique feature of this book. However, those few pages aren't enough to justify buying the book, in my opinion.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Great resource
15 Sep 2010
Format:Paperback
I have a 6-year-old son with autism who is currently attending 1st grade in a public school. I am interested in learning more about the homeschooling option, and checked this book out from our library. I found it full of very helpful information, and am going to purchase a copy for reference.
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