First, I realize not all families, for a variety of reasons, cannot home school. For those you can...the gains will be tremendous. There are a some great home schooling programs out there....we use Plato as my son's (9 yrs. old - Aspie / Profoundly Gifted) main teaching platform. We supplement with other computer / Internet based teaching programs as well as through books / workbooks - DVD courses. The courses are self paced and have micro tests as well as comprehensive ones. The micro tests are so important as it ensures mastery of concepts before allowing one to go on. I have more information on the supplementary programs on my blog at my signature.

You may fit the pace and courses to your child's strengths and weaknesses. There are no distractions or stress. True learning may take place. The Plato learning system is accredited for use for home schooled children and is used by many gifted students. They have it from K-6th / and from 6th - 12th.

Many Aspies will learn so much more and much more quickly at home. We are having great success with them. My son LOVES home schooling. He gets his socialization through structured play times and through sports. He is so happy - and he is learning so much more.

I been reading about homeschooling and thinking about doing it for my future children, mostly do to the possibly that they may have Asperger's and/or ADHD (I have Asperger's that can't be still for long periods of time and my fiance has ADHD). From what I read, homeschooling teaches socializing by interacting with all kinds of people, not just one's own classmates in a public or private school. I do like the flexibily of homeschooling because one can work at their own pace and once they learn the basics (reading, writing, and math), they can pretty much teach themselves.

I strongly urge you to read my blog on how my son is doing with home schooling.  You needn't have your children study so much as our son...he loves studying at home.  You will see a great improvement in his attitude and knowledge.