News: Homeschooling Children with Autism

Parents who choose to homeschool their children with autism may want to examine the pros and cons. The pros of homeschooling a child with autism include: one-on-one teaching, flexibility to attend therapy programs, and the ability to work with the child's own schedule. Cons include: understanding state laws that govern homeschooling, parents' work schedule, and potentially expensive curriculum packages. There are many resources for homeschooling, including workshops for parents, some of these are: Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA); and GiftsNC. It also can be important for parents and their children to find others like them who are homeschooling so that they do not miss out on social interaction.

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