Son diagnosed as dyslexic, auditory processing disorder and ADD

[Guest stacey h.]

My questions are two fold: one, where do I start to find the right information to homeschool my son the best possible way?

 

Two, the neuropsychologist I took him to for testing said he had no problem with homeschoolers, and then he wrote in his official report that he did not believe my son should be homeschooled. I am at my wits end wondering how this will affect our future homeschooling. I have no doubt that if I learn the right methods I can successfully homeschool him, but I worry about his reporting this to the local school district or our pediatrician, and someone somehow trying to prevent us from homeschooling. I am a member of HSLDA so that gives me some comfort.

 

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My youngest is dyslexic/dysgraphic.

 

For info on dyslexia, I would start with http://www.interdys.org/ and the Susan Barton website http://www.dys-add.com/ But honestly, hanging out here and also the yahoo group for homeschooling dyslexic kids has given me way more "real life" info and ideas on curriculum to use :) If you start to give info about your dc and then ask about certain subjects you are likely to get a lot of input (i.e. about a math program, what people use to teach reading, etc.)

 

How frustrating that the nueropsych put info in writing that he thought your kid should not be homeschooled after telling you that he had no problem with homeschooling! Hugs.

 

Paula

[NASDAQ]

Are you involved in a divorce? Where are you home schooling? Normally an opinion is just that -- it doesn't bind you. But if you're involved in custody wrangling, it would come up.

[PeterPan]

You need to look at the laws for your state. HSLDA has it on their website. In many states you don't ask permission to homeschool; you *notify*. And I'd make sure of what you're legally required to provide before that's given to anyone else. Comply with the law. Some np's have no experience with homeschooling or feel free to have their own (uninformed) opinion. You can certainly do a good job! He may have had some reasons for saying that (social concerns, signs of depression, whatever), and you should definitely ask about that and take it into consideration. But if it's just a basic question of academics, you have ways to make that work. Like I always say, where there's a woman, there's a way. ;)

[TGHEALTHYMOM]

I agree you should find out what the laws are in your area. I also agree you should be concerned about the report. If you are a member of HSLDA I recommend calling them. They will be encouraging, like a healing balm. They can also recommend resources and help you get started off right.

Keep searching on here too! God bless you.

[PrincessAriel]

I don't think these reports should be the final word on our dc. It is one person's opinion. I have crossed out a few minor things in reports such as when they get background information wrong (ages, family info, etc). I initialed it and have never been questioned by anyone I have passed it on to. If you feel you were mislead by this person, either contact them to correct it or make a note of it in the report if they will not change it.

You can do this!