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Re: Anyone familiar with Dr. Ross Greene - Collaborative Problem Solving Techniques?

Yes, I am very familiar. I've read his books, have the cd and not only heard him speak, but have been to his clinic outside of Boston. Our entired education system should be rooted with his philosophies about how to deal with children. Whether a chlild has a "thing" - whatever neurological...

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by cfvalente on 09-17-2008
Re: Still unsure....

Hi there, Like many of us who walk this journey, you are certainly facing some tough decisions. I would like to offer my personal experiences from taking my child out of PS (finished K and 1st gr. PS - before that we did private pre-school and pre-k). Private school did not have the resources to offer...

Posted to Getting Started (Forum) by a on 08-12-2008
Still unsure....

Hi, I am a single-again mom of two boys, ages 3 and 5. They both have ADHD, the 5yo has bipolar disorder, and the 3yo has global developmental delays. I see SO many positive things about homeschooling, and now that I am planning to stay home for a while, it seems like a good time to do it. However, I...

Posted to Getting Started (Forum) by fostadoptmom on 08-12-2008
Re: Utilizing Public School Services While Homeschooling

Thanks for sharing this info.! Best of luck to you and your child with your experience. Please keep us posted as to how things work with this - offering pros/cons. Happy Homeschooling! With You In The Journey, ~hsiamy

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by hsiamy on 08-08-2008
Anyone familiar with Dr. Ross Greene - Collaborative Problem Solving Techniques?

Has anyone read Dr. Ross Greene's book -"The Explosive Child" and the concepts behind Collaborative Problem Solving for neuro-challenged children? If so what do you think of it? Do you utilize the techniques and what are your results? ~a

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by a on 07-26-2008
Anyone familiar w/the RDI Program used for Autistic Children?

Is anyone familiar with the Relationship Development Intervention Program - RDI that is often used with children who are on the Autistic Spectrum or suffer from neuro. impairements? If so, could you please share any info. Are you involved in the homeschoolers RDI group? ~a

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by a on 07-26-2008
Utilizing Public School Services While Homeschooling

Has anyone decided to utilize their local public school "specialized services" such as the Intermediate Unit for their special needs child while homeschooling? Examples of this would be: Vision Therapist, OT/PT Services etc. If so, why have you chosen to do so and what are the benefits? What...

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by hsiamy on 07-26-2008
Re: New to homeschooling son suffered stoke long and short term memory problems any idaes

Hi there, Are you familiar with any cognitive rehab therapies that are designed specifically for brain injured/ neuro. impaired individuals? There are specific programs where they focus on Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy (you may have to find a local agency that specifically provides this type of service...

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by hsiamy on 07-25-2008
Re: Just Started

Hi Diane, Welcome to the world of homeschooling and welcome to HSI! We are glad that you found us...we are here to help. Because your child was previously placed in spec. ed. there are a few extra steps in completing the process. First an affidavit must be notarized and turned in to the school district...

Posted to Getting Started (Forum) by hsiamy on 05-17-2008
Re: Just Started

HI MY NAME IS DIANE IAM STARTING TO HOMESCHOOL AND I LIVE IN PHILDELPHIA I WANT MAKE SURE I HAVE ALL MY PAPER WORK IN ORDER CAN YOU PLEASE ADVICE HE IS 12 AND PUT IN SPECIAL ED THANKS A MILLON

Posted to Getting Started (Forum) by PRINCESS46 on 05-12-2008

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