Homeschooling parents of PDD kids?

I am having an issue with my husband about my choice to homeschool. I told him I intended to homeschool way before we had kids, and he didn't say too much. My son was diagnosed with PDD-NOS 1 1/2 years ago. We put him into an integrated preschool. I didn't know what to do, and he needed help. Well, since being there he has become very high functioning. I know he has different needs and a lot of patience, but why can't I take over and continue what he was getting @ home. He finished the school year, but there's a summer program (same as school) and I don't want to send him. He's @ school all day..8:30am-3pm. He needs to be home. Anyways, my husband is all ticked off cause he says Isaac should go to school, because he thinks I don't have time, cuz we have a 2 month old, and that I won't be able to handle it. He says he doesn't think I can do it. He doesn't understand what homeschooling really is either. He's against it. I went to public school, and from my experience, and from knowing and growing up with homeschooled kids...I decided to homeschool my own kids. It is what I believe is best for them. He doesn't think I can do it. I want to, and I made up my mind that I do not have choice, but to homeschool. What am I to do about my husband? When I homeschool my son, I will be making absolutely sure that I am doing my best, and that he is benefiting from it. My husband can't see anything good in it.Homeschooling parents of PDD kids?
Here are a couple of groups you could join to get advice from other moms in your same situation. -



http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/asy鈥?/a>



http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homeschool鈥?/a>



I can tell that you know in your heart that you *have to* homeschool your son. You are very passionate about it and that is a good thing. I know you will do a great job! If you do your research, I believe you can find all kinds of ways to help your son by teaching him yourself. First of all, he will be getting one-on-one instruction, which will greatly benefit him. Second, he will not have the stress of getting up so early and dealing with all the demands of traditional school. *Isn't it terrible when your child is away from you from 8:30 till 3??* Third, you can create a "custom curriculum" for him and he can progress at the rate he needs to............slow or fast.



As far as your husband, I believe he would 'jump on the homeschool bandwagon' once he sees that your son is succeeding! It may take a little time, but the proof will be in the pudding, so to speak. Here is a list of reasons to homeschool, which might be helpful to present to him......



http://freehomeschooladvice.com/gpage1.h鈥?/a>



If your husband is against homeschooling, it is probably due to the fact that he just doesn't know much about it. If you show him some statistics, stories of kids who were homeschooled and have succeeded in life, etc., that might help.



You can be sure to be involved with other homeschoolers so that your son has social interaction. Here are two links where you can find a homeschool support group in your area. -



http://www.home-school.com/groups/



http://www.localhs.com/



Here is a link that might be of interest to you also. -



http://www.babybumblebee.com/Homeschooling parents of PDD kids?
I don't have any experience with this personally, but I'd like to invite you to join the Homeschooling Exceptional Kids group here on Yahoo Groups. LOTS of experienced moms in your situation will be able to give you some perspectives that you might find helpful!



Good luck!Homeschooling parents of PDD kids?
if he has PDD-NOS, he really has to practice dealing with other people. at school he meets a lot of children. Could you give him that opportunity at home?

Have you asked him what he wants? If he likes school, it's a definite sign, that school is good for him!