As I write this it is April, which is also World Autism Month. Autism is a part of our family. The challenging part about autism is the broad range of what it looks like in each person. When you meet one autistic person, all you can say is that you have met one autistic person. Each person and family is affected differently. There is a wide range of capabilities and strengths across the autistic spectrum, and each person struggles differently.
And sometimes you discover you have what you need right in front of you. Which is what happened when one of the kids announced they had the formula for “The Best Day Ever!”
Dr. Anni Reinking from Illinois STAR-NET podcast to be part of their Family Interview Series on their podcast.
Out of the Box Kids don’t fit the standard, “one size fits all” box. They are a little extra, more intense. They play harder and ask more questions. They may carry a special toy longer and hate change. Their brains are wired differently, often due to a learning difference or a disability.
There are some instances where it can be helpful to be homeschooling with an IEP, and there are some pitfalls and downsides that you may run into if you pursue getting one. The value of pursuing a homeschool IEP will vary depending on your circumstances and location.
