tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20895358.post113984027720356164..comments2023-09-17T07:15:09.192-04:00Comments on Mom's Musings: Wow, it is Mondaymomsmusingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05298669293810542456noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20895358.post-1139938940696107782006-02-14T12:42:00.000-05:002006-02-14T12:42:00.000-05:00I think the main key is knowing your children indi...I think the main key is knowing your children individually, what works for one may not work for another...... that being said I have to agree that even the Public system is now recognizing that children learn differently.<BR/>My Hailey is showing signs that she is a "different" learner than my oldest 2 which presents a whole new set of challenges.....that is one reason I am glad she is in school, I don't know if I could deal with that. That would strain our relationship I think!Lala's worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14888227099123265114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20895358.post-1139883932684376002006-02-13T21:25:00.000-05:002006-02-13T21:25:00.000-05:00Things have changed since we were in High School. ...Things have changed since we were in High School. Gone are the days that if you had a disability they called you "slow" or even in the extreme, "stupid" (as my older sis was). They have great programs and teachers that will go the extra mile to not only educate your child but make sure that they enjoy it. You are an incredible woman with such great patience, it takes a lot to homeschool and I admire you for that. Each year and each child needs to be examined differently and whatever you decide I will help you through it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01916769172354299912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20895358.post-1139844095377711742006-02-13T10:21:00.000-05:002006-02-13T10:21:00.000-05:00Hi Ruth, Welcome to Monday.... at least I think it...Hi Ruth, <BR/>Welcome to Monday.... at least I think it is, my weekend is a blur too. I don't know if we have talked about it, but my kids and I all have learning disabilities.<BR/>I used to homeschool them years ago, and I loved it.... but I realized that with the extent of their disabilities they needed more help. It was the best decision for us to put them in Public School. They both have special programming for their way of learning. Ds15 has a class in highschool to help him to do all his homework and to teach him how to be successful in school. He takes that instead of French, which was a waste of time for him.<BR/>Dd12 is dyslexic, as well as having other processing disabilites and she is in a special program for "gifted children with learning disabilities". The special training they get has made a huge difference for both of them. What our Board of Education has to offer far surpasses anything in the past. Ds15 has lots of options... he can write his tests in a quiet room and take as long as he likes. He has longer times and extensions for assignments and is provided notes from class because it's difficult for him to keep up with taking them. I encourage him to do as much as he can on his own, but he gets lots of help. He's actually very bright, but the LDS makes everything harder for him. When you're ready to put any or all in school, I believe you'll know it.... but I wanted to encourage you that there is lots of help for your son if he needs it. Both my kids had IEP's (Individual Education Plans) but now have an IPRC, which means the school board is committed to helping them for as long as they are in school...including University or College. As a parent you have to be proactive, but the help is there and I am very grateful for it.<BR/>LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com