Putting it all together

Home educating children with autism

Putting it all together

Tip of the Week

The best times to achieve eye contact, imitation and communication is when you are goofing off, sitting together on the couch or the chair.
Do what they are doing and it may take some time but they will watch you and then try to get you to copy them. Before you know if you can introduce new sounds, words or expressions.
And this is a completely enjoyable no pressure experience for you and your child.

Remember this is only one example. There are some people who do not start their day until 9 am or 10 am (based on when their child does better). It does not matter when you start or how you schedule your day. It matters that you are constant with what you do.

*A sample day of homeschooling a child with autism.

7:00 Up & out - 45 minutes through the **obstacle course
8:00 Breakfast & Dressed
8:30 Leave for Therapy
10:00 Return from Therapy & Snack
10:15 Math
11:00 Grammar
11:30 Spelling
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Handwriting & Review Spelling
1:30 Reading & Review Grammar
2:30 Free Time
3:30 Home Speech time
4:30 Finished for the day

*Your day may look completely different. It is important to know what you need to do and when you are going to do it. Structure your day to fit into your schedule, days will vary, be flexible.

**The obstacle course is based on the daily life therapy approach that regular exercise will reduce stimming and increase concentration.

On this page you will find resource that can help you with your day to day work. Also, if you are on this site to get supplemental activities to do after school, here are some good ones.

Do not forget to email us and tell us what products help you the most.
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