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<blockquote data-quote="Pam R" data-source="post: 40468" data-attributes="member: 108"><p>Just a note that every state has differing home school regs and policies, and that here in Mass., the policies can differ from town to town or school to school. </p><p></p><p>This is all to say, here in Mass., one can not count on the school allowing a HS'd child to take part in Art, Music, sports, etc. Some schools are great about it, others absolutely refuse.</p><p></p><p>And I definately know your point about the respite. We've HS'd always and have never had respite, not even offered from family. One of my dreams.</p><p></p><p>As far as socialization, around here there are so many things to do, socialization can seriously get in the way of more stay at home academics. I've heard some moms refer to it as "car" schooling, not homeschooling.</p><p></p><p>As far as learning social skills, school would be my last choice for that. I've gotten my son into a program in part sponsored by DMH that works on social skills. I think it's a much better choice.</p><p></p><p>Lowered anxiety/stess levels for both us and DS were also reasons we have decided to just stay home. And then there's the general safety issue, which for us was very important. DS was attacked and injured both (brief) times he was in school and nothing was done about it.</p><p></p><p>Homeschooling allows you to tailor the program so your child can learn in ways that allow him to learn. And lots of moms do their own Special Education services or find alternatives outside the school.</p><p></p><p>I've found a wonderful Yahoo group for parents homeschooling special needs kids of all types. A veritable fount of info:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HS-Plus/" target="_blank">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HS-Plus/</a></p><p></p><p>Anyways, for us, HS'ing has been the only real choice. But each family must make the decision that will work for them and the children involved.</p><p></p><p>Pam R.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pam R, post: 40468, member: 108"] Just a note that every state has differing home school regs and policies, and that here in Mass., the policies can differ from town to town or school to school. This is all to say, here in Mass., one can not count on the school allowing a HS'd child to take part in Art, Music, sports, etc. Some schools are great about it, others absolutely refuse. And I definately know your point about the respite. We've HS'd always and have never had respite, not even offered from family. One of my dreams. As far as socialization, around here there are so many things to do, socialization can seriously get in the way of more stay at home academics. I've heard some moms refer to it as "car" schooling, not homeschooling. As far as learning social skills, school would be my last choice for that. I've gotten my son into a program in part sponsored by DMH that works on social skills. I think it's a much better choice. Lowered anxiety/stess levels for both us and DS were also reasons we have decided to just stay home. And then there's the general safety issue, which for us was very important. DS was attacked and injured both (brief) times he was in school and nothing was done about it. Homeschooling allows you to tailor the program so your child can learn in ways that allow him to learn. And lots of moms do their own Special Education services or find alternatives outside the school. I've found a wonderful Yahoo group for parents homeschooling special needs kids of all types. A veritable fount of info: [url="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HS-Plus/"]http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HS-Plus/[/url] Anyways, for us, HS'ing has been the only real choice. But each family must make the decision that will work for them and the children involved. Pam R. [/QUOTE]
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