by Angie Shiflett
Teaching the autistic child or homeschooler can be quite a challenge. This disorder is considered to be “neurobiological” in nature. When a child experiences autism, the skills that are social, physical, mental, and even those that are directly related to language are often affected. While this condition is most often diagnosed in boys, girls can suffer from the condition as well. If you are a learning coach for your child, and you homeschool your child, you will likely face numerous challenges on a daily basis. However, as disheartening as it may sometimes seem, it is completely possible to be successful in teaching the autistic child.
What Is Autism?
Autism is considered to be one of “Pervasive Developmental Disorders” that impact the ability to properly develop. This is actually a very complex condition that generally comes out in the early years of a child’s life. In cases of autism, the brain of the child does not function appropriately. As a result, it is extremely difficult for the child to communicate appropriately, socialize in an appropriate fashion, and even learn according to the stages of development. Studies have indicated that for every 150 births that occur, there will be at least one child that is diagnosed with autism – although it may not occur until several years after birth.
Teaching Tips
1. If your child is autistic, it is absolutely essential that you obtain teaching tips from the doctor that sees your child on a regular basis. The doctor may even be able to refer your child to a specialist that is noted in working with and tutoring children with autism. Your doctor and any referrals to specialists can prove to be a valuable resource if you are the learning coach of an autistic child.
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by Angie Shiflett
Building confidence in your homeschooler is an essential component to instilling success in the child. It has been established that the child who has a high level of confidence will excel in the area of academics, socialization, and emotional intellect. As a parent who interacts with their child on a continuous basis, it is important that you know and understand the value of assisting your child achieve a positive sense of self – not only in the homeschool classroom, but other areas of the child’s life as well! Here, I will provide some effective strategies for building confidence in your homeschooler.
Knowing What NOT To Do
In order to learn the things that you should do when it comes to helping your child develop confidence, knowing what NOT to do is essential. The first thing that you should avoid at all costs is negativity. This is negativity in response to their actions, the actions of others, and even the actions of yourself. Children often reflect ideas, thoughts, and behaviors that are exhibited in their environment. For example, if you slip up and refer to a child who attends a public school as making a “stupid” mistake by failing a test that could have been studied for, and your homeschooler slips up and does not take the time to study and does the same, they may automatically believe that they, too, have made a “stupid” mistake. Be sure to remain positive in every single way that you can. More on Building Confidence in Your Homeschooler
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There are several different homeschool ideas for physical education. Unfortunately, many homeschool families place such an emphasis on the academic assignments that physical education is often neglected. If you homeschool your child, it is important to know and understand that each state has standards that children must meet according to grade level in the area of physical fitness and education. Here, I will provide you with some homeschool ideas for physical education.
Limbo Lights
Everyone loves the limbo! If you are looking for homeschool ideas for physical education, limbo lights are a great activity to pursue! This activity is best performed in a room that is dark. You do not have to worry about setting up any type of structure for this game. All you have to do is grab a flashlight, some music, and you are all set! Simply line up your homeschool students and get the music started! The beam of the flashlight serves as the “limbo bar”. Whoever gets hit by the beam is completely eliminated from the game. You may want to select a prize for the winner that makes the game more exciting.
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