Neurodiversity also means people with Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD/ ADD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, OCD, Tourette’s, Tic Disorders, Developmental Language Disorder etc. It is often referred to as ND, our Neuro-Tribe, and we are called Neurodivergents. Neurodiversity is an umbrella term that includes Autism. I’ll use the terms Neurodiversity and Autism interchangeably. As well as an amazing array of multi-disciplinary professionals and autistic experts that specialize in this field, like Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists and so many more from various international and South African organizations.Ĭlick on this link below to read the full version of my “ Autism (Asperger’s) – Helpful Info & Toolsįor Autistics, Parents & Homeschoolers” online for free on ISSUU: Numerous books have been written on neurodiversity and autism, there are so many websites, blogs and Facebook pages of #ActuallyAutistic Advocates who are much better equipped to guide you into empowering your child to thrive in this alternate reality.

I am also a Social Worker and Trauma-informed Art Therapies Counsellor with many years of experience, but I have been homeschooling full time for a very long time. As I am trying to forge my own way, my hope is that the milestones and markers I found along the way may also proof useful and helpful to you. So who am I? I am just a mom (autistic adult #ActuallyAutistic) that have been homeschooling our two au-wesome autistic children for close to a decade. School exit of choice (NSC/ IEB / GED / Cambridge/ American High School Diploma).You have the flexibility and freedom to custom fit their education around their: Where character development and academic development are equally important because you educate the whole child. Where you can nurture the love of learning and produce lifelong learners and independent, unconventional, atypical dreamers, thinkers, artists, philosophers, musicians, inventors, writers, scientists, coders, engineers, doctors, therapists – free to be their authentic selves. Where the accommodations they need to thrive are in place and adapted as they grow, change and mature. Where their autistic support needs are met. Homeschooling is a beautiful and gentle way to create a specialized, self-paced, asynchronous, child-centered, delight-directed, rich learning environment that teach your autistic children in the way they learn.Īn environment where they are loved, respected, celebrated and grounded.

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