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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We absolutely work with our child in part because the mainstream teachers are overwhelmed with huge class sizes and the special ed teachers are not always trained in the best strategies for each learning style.

While we absolutely do fun multi-sensory stuff from making up songs to learn, to playing games and using manipulatives. We also do use flashcards for tests. There are some things that must be learned. You must know multiplication tables to be able to move forard in math. You can play all the games you want, but if they don't know it, it's a hindrance. For vocab words and science facts I do feel some things must be memorized. Yes, we have found some great games, but I cannot imagine never using flashcards to get the basics down.

Also, keep in mind people are quick to want to throw our kids into a corner. I know mainstream is right for my kid and he is performing well with supplementing at home. A friend of mine did not work with her child until the scbhool pushed for self-contained since he was not performing well on unit tests despite getting plenty of pull-out. Once they figured out strategies that work at home, he did perform better and the school backed off. Self-contained is ideal sometimes, but why not try everything else first? [/quote]

OP, sorry I got sidetracked and just replied to people who get in a tissy over parents helping their kids. Here is what helps our child not be resistant:

-Small increments- 10-15 minutes at first and then break. Work up to more

-Fun learning tools-games, videos, etc. I believe in flashcards as needed too, but lots of fun learning tools as well.

-Rewards-like another poster we reward with screentime and of course praise for a positive attitude. The reward is about persistence, effort and a good attitude, not whether or not the child mastered the material.

-Pep talks. remind her/him of her/his strengths and share some things you struggle with, but with persistance and hard work you can do it.

Good luck OP!![/quote]

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