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[quote=Anonymous]I homeschooled my son for K-7. He had a traumatic start in life and did not speak. Eventually we got him to the point where he spoke at home/with immediate family. I was able to work part time, from home.

DS did 45 minutes of English/reading, an hour of foreign culture/social studies (I wanted to do foreign language but since he didn't speak I'd have no way to know he was getting proper accents), 45 minutes of math, 45 minutes of science. We'd do a half hour of "gym" together and then he'd do at least a half hour on his own too (trampoline, basketball, skating, swimming, tennis, etc.). "On his own" just meant without me - he could play HORSE with siblings or neighbors. He also did a half hour of music each day. We did a field trip once a week, and a fun multi-subject project once a week.

He was sort of socially awkward simply because of his mute-ness but he started 8th grade prepared to talk and with a few friends. Though he was quiet, and still is, he thrived. He'd often come home and complain of being bored at school, frustrated at sitting around waiting. [/quote]

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