Do You See What I See? Probably Not!

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Presented via OpenPathEducation.com: Let’s discuss how what we see (and hear, taste, feel) in the world might not be the same for everyone else. Topics include face blindness, aphantasia, synesthesia – including misophonia and mirror-touch (empathy) – and sensory processing sensitivity.

Are you a highly sensitive person? Are autism, ADHD, and being HSP the same thing? How might having sensory processing sensitivity traits impact your parenting style? Also learn about the self/other theory and how this might influence your perspectives and choices.

Open Path is a heartfelt project of mine and my family’s. The “education” focus includes a resource for parents wanting to homeschool to meet their child’s unique needs and interests. We can also provide professional development for teachers and anyone else wanting to learn the “Open Path approach.”

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Homeschool Quickstart

 

Cass and I shared information about starting homeschooling. It’s a lengthy video, full of information that many people don’t think about. Having this information up front can help people avoid some common mistakes. It pulled information from the Homeschool Quickstart course; the course provides more information, and more depth, but we still managed to pack in a lot of information.

Topics:

  • Clarifying your goals
  • Setting up a learning environment that works for your child(ren)
  • Scheduling and energy management
  • Creating lessons and classes
  • Understanding learning needs and preferences
  • Socialization and the “real world”
  • Motivation – including procrastination and academic integrity
  • Assessment and feedback (including options for “grades”)
  • Curriculum and learning resources
  • Using public schools, online schools, and colleges as part of your program – and important considerations!
  • Questions to ask when evaluating online schools to avoid misinformation and disappointment
  • AP, Honors, and Dual Enrollment
  • College-bound homeschooled students

 

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