home tutor

[Guest guest]

Tamara - If your child is classified and unable to attend in-school due to

illness, etc., they can qualify for bed-side instruction. I would caution

though, this isn't the equivalent of what they get in school and isn't intense

tutoring. My oldest with bipolar quite a few years back was placed on

bedside until we could find an alternative school placement for her (unable to

attend the mainstream school) and it was more like a self-study course. Tutor

arrived and handed out assignments, quick few questions and she would be gone.

I believe it's only an hour or so daily that is required under this. It's

not a replacement for in-class schooling, but may be a temporary solution

until things get better? All you basically need is a note from your physician

(provided you're already working under an IEP) stating that due to her illness

(OCD complications, etc) that she is unable to attend regular classes. Your

CST should be able to give you info. The tutors that come are usually

teachers within the district so they'd come after their regular day is over.

I'm

sure each school/district probably varies in their delivery of bed-side

instruction though.

In a message dated 9/8/2006 10:02:25 AM Central Standard Time,

tamara_naranjo@... writes:

Is this

true? Is a home tutor a valid temporary substitute for attending

school for kids overwhelmed by debilitating rituals and intrusive

thoughts?

[Guest guest]

Hi Tamara,

Yes, it can be. There is often such an option and it's usually goes under

the name of homebound schooling. Kids that take this option usually have

medical problems that stop them from being able to go to school and so they

need a tutor to either come to the home or to the location the school has

designated. The school usually will ask for some type of verification from

a doctor. This homebound education can also be available for situations

outside of strict medical reasons such as debilitating

psychological/emotional issues, but that has to be worked out with the

school and usually a parent has to really push for this type of option.

This option, in my opinion, can be a valid substitute for attending school

especially if it is for as temporary period of time. How is (that is

your son's name, right?) doing these days? I hope he is doing ok-I know the

beginning of a school year can be so stressful.

Debbie

Home Tutor

Hi,

I think I read posts here recently by mom(s) who have/had a home tutor

for their child who couldn't attend school b/c of OCD. It probably was

here where I read that schools are obligated to provide a home tutor

for kids who can't attend school for a significant period of time b/c

of illness or injury. (My memory has been terribly lately.) Is this

true? Is a home tutor a valid temporary substitute for attending

school for kids overwhelmed by debilitating rituals and intrusive

thoughts?

Tamara

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[Guest guest]

Debbie and ,

Thank you for clearing that up for me. It sounds like a homebound

tutor wouldn't be appropriate for Chris. I think I need to hire a

tutor on my own to help him with homework until he feels better and is

caught up. After the p-doc appt. this afternoon, I'm hoping that

eliminating the last .5 mg. of ativan and reducing or eliminating the

risperdal will restore his problem solving abilities.

Tamara

[Guest guest]

Hi Tamara,

If mostly you're talking about needing help with homework, I recall

asking about that awhile back and several here mentioned that the high

school honor's society (? I think) kids can come help out. I think it

was something that helped them get credit for community service or

something. I may be getting this all wrong, hopefully someone else

will post more on this, but you may want to contact the high school

and see if this is an option.

nna.

NY

>

> Hi,

> I think I read posts here recently by mom(s) who have/had a home tutor

> for their child who couldn't attend school b/c of OCD. It probably was

> here where I read that schools are obligated to provide a home tutor

> for kids who can't attend school for a significant period of time b/c

> of illness or injury. (My memory has been terribly lately.) Is this

> true? Is a home tutor a valid temporary substitute for attending

> school for kids overwhelmed by debilitating rituals and intrusive

> thoughts?

>

> Tamara

>

[Guest guest]

Hi nna

Thanks for the suggestion. It would be great if one of our high

schools offers that program. I'll find out.

Tamara

> If mostly you're talking about needing help with homework, I recall

> asking about that awhile back and several here mentioned that the high

> school honor's society (? I think) kids can come help out. I think it

> was something that helped them get credit for community service or

[Guest guest]

Hello, I'm looking to hire an additional home tutor for my son (age 3, mild to moderate autism). I'd like to find a student (SLP, OT, social work, education) who has experience with young children on the spectrum and either is trained in or willing to be trained in Floortime, RDI or Responsive Teaching. Any leads would be appreciated. You can email me off list. Thanks, Eileen

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