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Radically Unschooling "Special Children"

I have, but have been unsuccessful. My Christian homeschooling group has almost 100 families, NONE of who unschool so that has been hard.

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Radically Unschooling "Special Children"

My new friend, thank you so much for your post. It gave me so much confidence and lots to think about. I appreciate all your input and its so relaxing to hear others who are not worried about anyth...

Replied Oct 21

Radically Unschooling "Special Children"

I guess I should clarify that sometimes because of his differences, I wonder if I should be sitting with him and trying to get more expanded learning opportunities for him.(like forced expansion lo...

Replied Oct 20

Radically Unschooling "Special Children"
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All our children are very special of course, but I have been unschooling almost 5 years now and I wonder if anyone else is unschooling a child(gasp I am about to use a label)......a child on the au...

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Sara replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
Thanks for posting this article!
November 30
Monica Manzano replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
Meredith and all, I ignored the invite to ' a meeting to plan meetings'. It caused me to laugh. My kids and I aren't interested in that! Why not just call it a meet n greet? The other reason that the above group didn't work out. I didn't know my ...
November 30
Meredith replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
As for our experiences the last say 4 months attempting to join the Asperger's group. Which didn't exactly pan out the 1st try, I feel we should focus or think of both children in the adult sense. What would an adult do if they wanted more socials...
November 29
Merhia Wiese replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
After reading all the wonder posts here I don't really have anything more to add except this link. It really helped me to understand my daughter(s) myself and my husband. I can also offer my support and complete understanding to you. You are not a...
November 29
Monica Manzano replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
I'm still being very choosey in responses, but Sara said "My husband and I learned better how to understand our "special" child, but once the awareness was there, we moved on with our life." I know our 'label' is new, and my concern is meeting any...
November 28
Charissa Vaunderbroad replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
Slinky, Gal just give yourself some slack. Take time to take care of yourself, whatever you love to do if it is to watch tv then make a comfy spot where you can do that and just defrag so to speak. It's ok to do that. http://sandradodd.com/haveto...
November 27
JennyStar replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
I was not assuming anything for her, I don't really care if that is what she ends up doing or not but I do answer to people who do have the power to remove my children from me and I do have to have reasons for why I allow my children to do what th...
November 22
Slinky replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
This would be a big deal clue as to what not to do!! Don't assume a future for your children because of a current interest. Let one thing lead to another and build on connections. Lots of kids try on careers when they are young and dump it for an...
November 22
Starr Sheppard-Decker replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
Joyce, I just wanted to thank you for all the time, energy and care you put into all of your replies on this topic. Your compassion and commitment are extremely evident. Thanks for being a great model of the flexibility and awareness needed to man...
November 20
Ginnamom replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
I have 3 children Oldest is 12 he has a dx of Asperger's and Tourrettes, my 10 yo Girl has a dx of Sensory Intergration and "mood Disorder" But I seriously think she is spectrumy as well. My lil one 7 prolly has ADHD. It is a Challenge every day. ...
November 18
JennyStar replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
She has a computer and spends most of her time on teen second life which would have been fine except she says she is bored with it and tells people she does not want to do that or anything like it for a living. This has gotten me into tricky spots...
November 18
Liv Ireland replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
Slinky, I have been so touched by your posts. I feel like I spent too much of my life crushed by burdens assigned to me from others ... not that I've fully extricated myself or anything, just can see it a little differently now. If I may recommend...
November 18
Monica Manzano replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
I promised to come back, and I'm here. I want to spend more time reading the words of wisdom myself. But I must add, for myself, the way I feel some days--overwhelmed. In my head I'm juggling so much new knowledge. I fear my 44yo brain can't take ...
November 16
Joyce Fetteroll replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
** it just seemed to be going through the motions as I can't seem to connect. ** Someone who is going through the motions because they know the motions are important is in a better space than someone who is going through the motions because they'...
November 15
Valerie replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
**Shit happens, and change is always around the bend - sometimes very unexpectedly. And so, often, when we try to control, or we try to maintain some sort of status quo amidst the turbulence, we are fighting against the pulse of the universe. And...
November 15
Monica Manzano replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
Janis, I'm using facebook way too much, having so much fun. I've neglected this group. Only 8 months ago we learned that our eldest has Asperger's syndrome. Laurence is age 15. I'm seeing this as an opportunity to unschool myself in many things As...
November 14

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what does "radical unschooling" mean to you?
It means we are child led learners and parent our children mindfully, authentically and like friends.
how long have you been unschooling or homeschooling?
5th year
names and ages of children
Kayla 9
Wyatt 7
Everett 6
Tanner 4.5
Kenna 2
MaddyMay 7 months
a little about me
WE are quiverful Christians that love living and learning on our small farm in socal

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