I’m a homeschooling mom of two 2e (twice-exceptional) boys. That means they’re gifted with learning challenges (yes, those conditions can coexist), and that’s why we’re home to learn. What started five years ago as a way to rescue my seven-year-old from an unbearable school experience grew into a lifestyle that, on most days, we love. We do have our moments, good and bad, and that’s what this blog is about. It’s our story of learning outside of school, sometimes at amazing speed. It’s what we’ve learned, how we’ve learned it, and where we think we’re heading next. It’s also about Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, dysgraphia, and our journey to unravel some of the mysteries of the brains of two exceptional children.
In my spare moments of time, I read voraciously, write often, and knit simply. For more about my experiences raising and homeschooling a child on the autistic spectrum, visit Aspergers at Home (No new posts past 9/2011 — There are only so many hours in a day). For more of the rest of my life, including a good dose of Unitarian Universalism, follow Finding My Ground.
Have a question about a set of plans or anything else? Either post a comment or email me at sarah dot macleod42 at gmail dot com, substituting symbols for “at” and “dot”.
Curriculum Reviews
Michael C. Thompson Language Arts (General)
Michael C. Thompson (Grammar and Poetics)
Michael C. Thompson (Vocabulary and Composition)
Composition Choices: Michael C. Thompson
Advanced Academic Writing, Volume I (Michael Clay Thompson)
Literary Lessons from The Lord of the Rings
Lightning Literature & Composition, 7th Grade
The Story of Science (Joy Hakim)
CPO Middle School Earth Science
Discovering Mathematics (Singapore Math, Secondary Level)
Discovering Music (Professor Carol)
Aspergers and Autism
Reading Through Aspergers: Part I
Reading Through Aspergers: Part II
Parenting in Baskets (Review: The Explosive Child)
(For more of my posts on Asperger’s and Autism, go to Asperger’s at Home. Time constraints caused me to discontinue that blog, but I continue to sprinkle this blog and Finding My Ground with autism-related writing.)
ADHD
There And Back Again: A Cautionary Tale of Homeschool Planner Pitfalls
Executive Function Skills: Job One
Unitarian Universalism and Spirituality
Principles in Practice 1: Worth and Dignity
Principles in Practice 2: Justice and Compassion
Why We’re Not Secular Homeschoolers
The Thoughtful, Philosophical End of Homeschooling
Curriculum Choices of Conscience
Quarks and Quirks 
Sara,
I’m excited to have stumbled onto your site, because we seem to have lots in common. I have two sons, I just started homeschooling this week, and our family is involved with a local Unitarian Universalist congregation. I’m in my first week of hs my 12-year-old, 2e son (adhd-inattentive type, expressive language issues, and I suspect on the spectrum). My other son (gifted 14-year-old) just began attending an exceptional public hs in our city.
We’ll be taking an eclectic approach to hs for now, and I’m currently struggling to find appropriate curricular materials, particularly for writing. My son understands the format of a 5-paragraph essay, but really struggles to come up with ideas and to develop his writing with adequate details. He is certainly what I would call a reluctant writer, because of these difficulties.
Anyway, just wanted to say hi, and that I’m looking forward to fully checking out your blog!
This is wonderful! Thank you!
Thanks so much for all that you have shared with the homeschool community. It’s very helpful. I’m wondering what program you liked best for middle school biology.
Belatedly, you are most welcome. I loved teaching that biology class.