In this episode we are talking with the incredible Amy Bodkin, a former school psychologist and an autistic adult herself, she brings her unique perspective on homeschooling autistic children with distinct executive functioning skills. Together, they touch upon the critical role of executive functioning skills, metacognition, and adapting educational plans that focus on both group and individual needs.

In this episode you'll hear about:

• Discussion on measuring and tracking the progress of children's development
• Amy's Three-Step Process for Developmental Tracking
• Individualized Approach to Standardized Testing
• Balance and Tailoring in Homeschooling
• Strategies for Managing Executive Functioning
• Tools and Resources for Homeschooling
• Parental and Children Collaboration
• Planning the Academic Year using form guides and seeking children's input for subjects
• Prioritization and Problem-Solving including brainstorming for homeschool curriculum planning
• Organizational Techniques including Amy's use of loop scheduling to manage curriculum
• Custom Curriculum Creation: utilizing guides for a tailored education

Links and Resources From Today's Show

• Amy Bodkin's Webiste
• Booklist to talk about Executive Functioning
• Executive Functioning Focus Group from Homeschool OT
• What are Executive Functioning Skills?
• Educational Resources from Amy Bodkin
• Booklists from Read Aloud Revival
• Charlotte Mason Plenary Form Guide
• Heritage Mom book recommendations
• Give Your Child the World Book List
• Primitive Reflexes on Special Needs Kids Are People Too episode 55

Connect with our Guest, Amy Bodkin

Amy Bodkin is an Autistic Consultant and Public Speaker and uniquely qualified to help families with a wide variety of needs. Amy is an Autistic Adult, has an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Neuropsychology, a Master's degree in Educational Psychology, and homeschools her two Autistic kiddos. At Amy Bodkin Consulting, we like to say it's as easy as ABC: Ally, Boost, and Connect! Ally with Amy through her podcast, "Special Needs Kids Are People Too!" Get a Boost with her Educational Resources. And Connect through her Membership Group and Private Consultations!

• Like Amy Bodkin on Facebook
• Join Amy Bodkin's Free Facebook Support Group
• Follow Amy Bodkin on Instagram

Connect with host, Sarah Collins

• Follow Sarah on Instagram @homeschoolOT
• Join the Facebook Group: Homeschool and Occupational Therapy with Sarah Collins, homeschoolOT
• Visit the Homeschool OT Website