Homeschool Hangout - Autism Edition, Middle School
In this club (taught by a former homeschooler and homeschool teacher!) students will get to socialize with fellow homeschoolers, develop social skills, and make new friends from across the globe.
Fiona
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4.8
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What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
I will maintain contact with parents from the first class, and keep parents updated on how their child is doing, areas that could be improved upon and collaborate on ways to make this experience as successful as possibleClass Experience
Hey you! It’s time to make new friends, and learn some social skills along the way! This class is a version of my very popular Homeschool Social Group: Middle School, specially designed for neurodiverse students on the Autism spectrum. I also welcome students with other types of neurodiversity, such as ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyspraxia. https://outschool.com/classes/homeschool-social-group-middle-school-PAdS1luI Along with making new friends we will work on the following skills: + greetings + introductions + taking turns + asking conversation-appropriate questions + turning your special interests into life-skills The amazing Temple Grandin believes, as I do, that neurodiverse middle-schoolers can accomplish anything…the wheels just need greased a bit! Let this social group help your middle schooler carve a path to success. The school year is crazy, and everyone needs an opportunity to relax and discuss their days. Come and swap your favorite stories, tell us all about your week, or your family’s homeschool learning style! We are here to make friends, learn from one another, and laugh. I am a former homeschooler, who now teaches in the homeschool community, and I love to engage with current homeschoolers and help them in any way I can. Our session topics will primarily be learner directed, and depend of the varied needs of the group each week. As a group begins to establish (within 2-3 weeks) I will start to allow students to direct the class in terms of what they want more (or less!) of, to best suit their needs! My goal for this on-going class is to provide an opportunity for homeschooled middle-school-aged students to learn from their peers, build friendships across the country, and gain insight as to how other families homeschool. This will empower my learners to get the most out of their education, and make friends along the way! We have also been lucky to have many homeschoolers join these classes from all over the world! Friends have joined us from: Canada, Mexico, Portugal, Namibia, Ukraine, England, and all over the United States! No background knowledge is required to succeed in our ongoing class - just the desire to learn from others and make friends!
Learning Goals
+ how to connect with others
+ discussing special interests appropriately
+ eye contact
+ greetings + introductions
+ managing expectations
+ taking turns
+ the art of small talk
+ fool proof discussion topics
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been a teacher for a decade and, throughout that time have had the privilege of working with countless students on the autism spectrum. I pride myself in finding the unique way each of my students learns and interacts with others and helping them thrive and succeed. Reviews
Live Group Class
$9
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 74 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-15 learners per class
