One of the hardest parts about parenting an autistic child is that there is no one with all the answers for you. The spectrum is broad and each child is unique. This makes getting advice and plotting the best course for your child’s education unique and difficult. Many families find homeschooling a good fit for their child’s needs while others find success in the public school.
3rd Grade this year. He is our middle child and has the most challenges. One of the big reasons we homeschool is to effectively accommodate his Autism and sensory challenges. We customize and adapt all of his curriculum choices to fit his abilities.
We started taking him to the weekly TOPSoccer practices in addition to his park district team practices and games. He appreciated the supportive environment and more practice time.
Then I noticed the calendar: it was June. He would be 3 in August. Maybe it wasn’t OK that he couldn’t use a spoon effectively and we were still spoon-feeding him his applesauce and yogurt. Thus began a search for answers which ended with an Autism diagnosis.
