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Homeschooling a Child with Asperger’s Syndrome
Asperger’s and Homeschooling Although Asperger’s is categorized as a disability, parents of children on the autism spectrum know that their strengths far outweigh their challenges. At Time4Learning, we understand students can excel in one subject and may need a little more time or assistance in another. This is why the curriculum is designed to allow […]
Homeschooling a Child with PDD-NOS
What is PDD? Pervasive Developmental Disorder is a form of autism applied to adults and children who exhibit some signs of autism, but not enough to make a full diagnosis. PDD refers to a variety of disorders involving language delay, impairments in social interaction, and repetitive behavior. The symptoms of PDD can range from mild […]
Teaching Reading Comprehension to Students with Autism
Autism and Reading Because autism affects language, it naturally affects how a child with autism will acquire reading skills. Interestingly, many students with autism — especially those with Asperger’s or High Functioning Autism — read words with ease and even begin reading before their neurotypical peers. While decoding comes easy to some of the spectrum, […]
Teaching Writing to Students with Autism
Writing and Autism The process of teaching a child with autism to write can be slow and tedious. Have you noticed any of the following with your child or teen who has autism? Sloppy handwriting Sensory issues with writing implements Difficulty translating what he/she wants to say into written language Difficulty planning out how to […]
Time4Learning and IXL® Comparison
Time4Learning vs IXL®: Features Although both homeschool programs share some similarities, there are also a lot of differences between the two. Time4Learning is an online homeschool curriculum that teaches students via student-paced multimedia lessons. Families can use Time4Learning as their core curriculum or as a supplement to other programs. Ten additional languages are available for […]
Time4Learning and IXL® Membership Costs
How Much Does It Cost to Homeschool with Time4Learning? Time4Learning is based on a month-to-month subscription model. A monthly subscription for students also provides access to the grade below and the grade above the student’s current level. Subscriptions can be started, stopped, and paused at any time. For PreK to 5th grade, student membership costs […]
IXL: How Do I Use It With Time4Learning?
A Mix-and-Match Approach to Homeschool There’s actually an official name for a homeschool style that takes parts from multiple homeschool programs and resources to create a customized education for your child. It’s called “eclectic homeschooling” and a large segment of homeschool families use the approach. Why? Because it’s unusual for one single program or resource […]
Sonlight®: How Do I Use It With Time4Learning?
A Mix-and-Match Approach to Homeschool Are you finding yourself wanting to include multiple homeschooling programs and resources into your homeschool routine? Consider yourself an eclectic homeschooler! Eclectic homeschooling is when a homeschooling family uses multiple curricula to meet their families needs and actually a large portion of homeschoolers fall under this category. Every learner is […]
