Homeschooling the Child with Autism: Answers to the Top Questions Parents and Professionals Ask - Softcover

Schetter, Patricia; Lighthall, Kandis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470292563 ISBN 13: 9780470292563

Publisher: Jossey-Bass, 2009

Synopsis

Homeschooling the Child with Autism

This practical, highly accessible guide answers parents' and professionals' questions about teaching children with autism spectrum disorders at home. The book helps parents decide whether to homeschool and guides them through the process of beginning and maintaining an effective homeschool program. All the essential questions are addressed, such as:

• How do you know if homeschooling is right for you and your child?
• Which homeschool program is best for the child's learning style and needs?
• How should a family get started?
• What is the best way to address social, behavioral, and organizational skills when teaching a child with ASD?
• When should you transition back to a traditional public school setting?

The book also contains tips and suggestions from real-life parents who have successfully homeschooled their children with ASD and includes lists of helpful resources for homeschoolers.

Praise for Homeschooling the Child with Autism

"Practical advice and a wealth of resources.…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

"A must-read for parents and teachers who need guidance and encouragement while teaching children with ASD."
—CATHY STENZEL, mother of a son with autism

About this title

About the Author

Patricia Schetter, M.A., is an educational consultant and instructor for the Special Studies in Autism program through UC Davis and the M.I.N.D. Institute.

Kandis Lighthall, M.A., is an educational consultant and teacher educator with more than 30 years' experience in special education.

From the Back Cover

Homeschooling the Child with Autism

This practical, highly accessible guide answers parents' and professionals' questions about teaching children with autism spectrum disorders at home. The book helps parents decide whether to homeschool and guides them through the process of beginning and maintaining an effective homeschool program. All the essential questions are addressed, such as:

• How do you know if homeschooling is right for you and your child?
• Which homeschool program is best for the child's learning style and needs?
• How should a family get started?
• What is the best way to address social, behavioral, and organizational skills when teaching a child with ASD?
• When should you transition back to a traditional public school setting?

The book also contains tips and suggestions from real-life parents who have successfully homeschooled their children with ASD and includes lists of helpful resources for homeschoolers.

Praise for Homeschooling the Child with Autism

"Practical advice and a wealth of resources.…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

"A must-read for parents and teachers who need guidance and encouragement while teaching children with ASD."
CATHY STENZEL, mother of a son with autism

From the Inside Flap

Homeschooling the Child with Autism

This practical, highly accessible guide answers parents' and professionals' questions about teaching children with autism spectrum disorders at home. The book helps parents decide whether to homeschool and guides them through the process of beginning and maintaining an effective homeschool program. All the essential questions are addressed, such as:

• How do you know if homeschooling is right for you and your child?
• Which homeschool program is best for the child's learning style and needs?
• How should a family get started?
• What is the best way to address social, behavioral, and organizational skills when teaching a child with ASD?
• When should you transition back to a traditional public school setting?

The book also contains tips and suggestions from real-life parents who have successfully homeschooled their children with ASD and includes lists of helpful resources for homeschoolers.

Praise for Homeschooling the Child with Autism

"Practical advice and a wealth of resources.…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

"A must-read for parents and teachers who need guidance and encouragement while teaching children with ASD."
—CATHY STENZEL, mother of a son with autism

Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0470292563
• ISBN 13: 9780470292563
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288