My son loved both the village and museum at that age. Sitting on the same bus seat as Rosa Parks, seeing the chair where Lincoln was assassinated and the limo JFK rode through the streets of Dallas is worth the overpriced tickets in my opinion. There are not many hands on exhibits. Many things he loves are an additional cost, especially in the village. Making mini brass candle sticks on the lathe, eating in the Tavern and riding in historical cars adds up quickly. Every family is different but if you go I hope your family has a great time too!

Here is what I can say about my limited experience (3 students with dysgraphia, dyslexia and various other issues) with this exercise... Did it hurt? No Did it help? Possibly All students showed improvement but this was not their only form of therapy. Unfortunately, there was no way to know what specifically helped. It might have been a combination of things or even a bit of maturity. I hope you find something that helps. It is so frustrating to wade through all the options.

Would someone please list DVD versions of your favorites that are enjoyable? For example, the version of Les Mis with movie starts was a dud in my opinion but the PBS anniversary special was excellent. Thank you from someone that cannot buy live performance theater tickets at this season of my life.

Hugs to everyone who deals with NPD family members! It's a bizarre world and easy to forget which way is up if you're not careful.

Thanks for the review. It has motivated me to make time this weekend to check out the recording. I'm glad you found answers to your questions. This transcript thing is a wee bit intimidating!

Oh no, I forgot about this. Did you enjoy the class?

Thanks for taking the time to answer and post links too! Your suggestions look like exactly what he needs.

Any suggestions for a book or program to fill in gaps for a typical teenage boy, who also has learning disabilities? Something that would make him appear more well rounded until he can catch up would be ideal. Even a top 100 things to make you look smart type list would be helpful. He feels left out like everyone can play conversational Jeopardy but him. He is a great kid and working hard on getting the basics done so please no "he should know who wrote Moby Dick by now" post. Thanks!

Thanks Penguin, having a support system would be great. It is strange that a forum does not exist. DS has a local organization that he loves. If he had signed up for this award program earlier he would be close to the silver medal. It makes me sad that he missed that opportunity because we were not aware it existed. Now this local group might fold due to funding issues. Maybe you could present the 20 separate slips of paper to one validator at the end of his goal. They could sign one paper validating all the others. Good luck and keep us posted!

My son just enrolled too. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, I needed to read that today. The tips mentioned are simple but easy to forget when you get caught up in the vortex! Hugs to everyone who deals with a narcissist. It is a soul crushing experience.

We did too! Years later it is still stuck in our heads.

You should be very proud! Congratulations!

I just looked through 2 catalogs and the DVD price is 59.95. Sorry, hope you find it!

Another vote for Physics first.

Dole strawberry dippers! Let them sit out a few minutes, so yummy. https://www.dole.com/Products/Dippers/Strawberry-Dippers

What a sad turn of events! (But not all that surprising) I loved the scrapbook forum. Trends- Feet pictures! :)

Another vote for using the wooden tiles in the beginning. It helped ds to touch and hear the tiles. Plus it will seem more special to "earn" the app to use with more advanced levels. And be prepared to daydream about jabbing red hot pokers in your eyes while learning and teaching Barton. It seems like doing so might be a relief from the monotony and repetition but despite the pain (of Barton, not the pokers) it is worth slogging through. It really does work. We did make up songs for some of the rules and used things like a beanie baby cat to kiss for the "kiss the cat" rule. It's not easy to add Carol Barnier's style or enthusiasm but it can be done. Good luck or maybe I should say break a syllable! :)

This is an older thread but we will be starting Conceptual Physics soon too . If any one still has the test to send, I would be forever grateful!

Thanks too, Jen and Nicole

I WISH! ;)

Thanks everyone! Great ideas and book list. A tea party would be perfect.

Help needed please... We have the book, test and activity guide. Why is it so hard to find all the online extras that are everywhere for Vol 1 & 2? I know they are not necessary but that is how my ds learns. Things like a list of corresponding movies, BBC Horrible Histories, lapbooks, or anything else would be greatly appreciated! Could you point me in the right direction? Thanks! :)

I'm so glad you could help too! LOL Thanks again!

Love it! :hurray: That's a great idea and very creative! Maps and geotags marking places he went and places he studied this year ... I could get get into that. Thank you!