I'd like to know what some ADD parents of ADHD children might know of homeschooling. I'm undiagnosed ADD but feel like definetly have many symptoms my DS has. Am I going to totally mess him up if I decide to homeschool (see there's that self-doubt symptom)????
I just feel like he's skated through school. He's in 5th grade and doesn't punctualize anything, there's never capitals at the beginning of the sentence and his teachers told him he "writes like his arm is broken". He can't remember tests, books, etc. and next year he won't have me to supervise (in middle school here, you as a parent are mostly in the dark).
You just kind of get to a point where you feel like they're getting nothing out of school anyway so maybe he'd do better at home? Just wanted to see if anyone else struggles with that lack of structure themselves and has been successful at homeschooling?
There are materials that are made easier ways to learn the same thing for homeschoolers. I think classroom life isn't for all.
Phonics made plain
math made easy
Grammer made easy
100% vocabulary
Type in the subject made plain or easy see what you find. Lot's I bet
ACE, Alpha omega, BJU are all 3 self pace materials These are done til mastered 80% or higher. The tests come after each section is completed. It's still texts books but broken into smaller pieces. Just some ideas.You also need to know your state laws. Email/call your state homeschool association for those. There is also state homeschool coaltions to help also. I also find out about hs cop classes you can use as a day of school also they do cost but also know kids loves these also. The hs coops also usually do a monthly field trip. Email me with what state in and I will send you your state imformation.
One of the benefits is setting your own schedule.
Brent38630.2846412037I'm a homeschool mom. This is our 4th year homeschooling. You need to know your child's learning style and find a curriculum that suits him. Does he learn best by reading or seeing or experiencing...
My son is 11 & ADHD/Aspergers. We are using Switched on Schoolhouse by Alpha Omega. It is computer software but not online. Ryan can work at his own pace. Work ahead or spend more time. He has motor skill problems so we do everything keyboard and no handwriting. He can do tests orally if it suits him better. I really like it. In public school he would barely be passing, I believe, but he's mostly A's and some B's at home.