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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am so glad I’m homeschooling. I can’t tell you the peace of mind I have knowing that I control the environment and that I can assure that there are not overwhelming triggers, like a typical school environment.

I’m pretty sure if my son was in any school environment that wasn’t staffed by a BCBA *and* a psychiatrist *and* a curriculum specialist WITH careful monitoring of gradual social exposure, my kid would be an “ODD” kid instead of just a typical “ADHD” kid

The amount of exercise that we do, the physical work we do (building carpentry, etc.) is crucial to being able to sit for at least 3 hrs a day of school work.

I know that I am in the minority of being able to provide this.

I hope all of our kiddos get to experience an environment where they’re strengths are praised and where they can feel that they can conquer harder goals.[/quote]

Truly not being snarky. Here goes:

My DC is struggling at school, and I’ve thought about homeschooling to, as you say, “Control the environment.”

But to what end? I can’t do it forever. At some point he’ll have to function in other environments where there will be triggers.

How do you balance creating an environment where your child can thrive now at the risk of ill preparing him for the real world?

Again, not snarky but I wrestle with this and welcome your input. [/quote]

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