The school-contracted illness in LeRoy NY may be coming to light.
Dr. Siegel says it could be a chronic strep infection that causes the illness caused PANDAS, but it is being covered up. Kids and parents are not being given the information on their illness. This may actually be a public health risk but no one's talking.
There is a serious problem when parents aren't allowed to get information about kids health issues.
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Mystery Illness at Le Roy High School in Upstate NY is troubling
I have read what the experts have to say, but am having a tough time swallowing it.
12 girls at one highschool all get the same illness and they are calling it hysterical? I am not a medical expert, but it appears to be environmental to me. Maybe it's even food-bourne?
(note: changed video... other video stopped working)
Several of them are now being homeschooled.
I wonder if this can't be somehow related to a disorder called PANDAS
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After baffling doctors there is a diagnosis. A condition called Conversion Disorder.
"This is subconscious, they're unaware of what they're doing," explained Dr. McVige
Which makes Conversion Disorder very complicated to diagnose and treat.
The disorder is caused solely by psychological factors, not a neurological or other medical condition.
"What it is...is maybe stressors, things that are uncomfortable events in your life mount up inside and kind of manifest itself in a physical manner," continued McVige.
12 girls at one highschool all get the same illness and they are calling it hysterical? I am not a medical expert, but it appears to be environmental to me. Maybe it's even food-bourne?
(note: changed video... other video stopped working)
Several of them are now being homeschooled.
I wonder if this can't be somehow related to a disorder called PANDAS
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My final word on Georgia Virtual School
I just answered a series of emails regarding previous posts I made about Georgia and so I thought I would share my final word on the program. It is not that I want to discourage homeschoolers from using the program, but I do want homeschoolers to be careful about putting too much weight on the program.. Here is my reply to an email requesting Clarification:
Here's the deal. To be successful you have to spend two-plus hours per day per class. They even say that in orientation, but my kids and I heard that and said " that's just crazy" and spent the hour a day that they've always spent, per subject. Eventually, we realized that that was not going to cut the mustard and adjusted. It it was too late.
Top that of with programming glitches (that we were able to prove existed) that deleted completed work and my kids ended up dropping two of thee classes. I am not saying don't use GAVS. I am saying tread lightly. Take the one or two classes that you know you can't help your kid with and then make sure she/he has enough time in the schedule to work on it. Keep in mind that six classes through GAVS means 12 hours a day studying. That leaves no time for creative outlets, sports, or sleep.
On the plus side, it was engaging and my kids learned a ton... More than they felt they had ever learned in any in-person class. I just think the school system goes overboard to compensate for lack of face time and grading is also harsher than it would be in an actual classroom.
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Here's the deal. To be successful you have to spend two-plus hours per day per class. They even say that in orientation, but my kids and I heard that and said " that's just crazy" and spent the hour a day that they've always spent, per subject. Eventually, we realized that that was not going to cut the mustard and adjusted. It it was too late.
Top that of with programming glitches (that we were able to prove existed) that deleted completed work and my kids ended up dropping two of thee classes. I am not saying don't use GAVS. I am saying tread lightly. Take the one or two classes that you know you can't help your kid with and then make sure she/he has enough time in the schedule to work on it. Keep in mind that six classes through GAVS means 12 hours a day studying. That leaves no time for creative outlets, sports, or sleep.
On the plus side, it was engaging and my kids learned a ton... More than they felt they had ever learned in any in-person class. I just think the school system goes overboard to compensate for lack of face time and grading is also harsher than it would be in an actual classroom.
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How did your family react when you announced you were homeschooling?
When I let my family know were were homeschooling, they weren't exactly all nice about it.
Some of the reactions/ comments:
"One day they are going to outlaw that homeschool mess!"
"I'm not surprised, I always thought you were crazy" (and that was from the supportive person)
Or the relative that came to me at the end of each year and said, "so are you putting the kids back in school next year". I finally had an emotional outburst and she stopped.
And there there are the relatives that just talked about us behind our back.... now they all want education advice. Interesting.
Does this video sound familiar? Actually, I would prefer my family were this nice.
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Yes, we wear our pajamas
I had to share this homeschool video. This cool homeschooled kid sums it up pretty well.
Oh, and yeah, we wear our pajamas too. I try to buy pajamas that look as much like street clothes as possible in case I want to make a quick run and don't want to bother getting dressed. i.e. yoga pants....
I tried yoga once.
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Oh, and yeah, we wear our pajamas too. I try to buy pajamas that look as much like street clothes as possible in case I want to make a quick run and don't want to bother getting dressed. i.e. yoga pants....
I tried yoga once.
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Tim Hawkins, and homeschooling
I've always done my best to not even suggest to my kids that they need to homeschool the next generation, but I do know my daughter has no intention of sending her own kids to school. Will she be at traditional homeschooling mom? Probably not. She intends to work in theater and drag her kids along... whatever that means. I wonder if her future will look anything like Tim Hawkins.... She's definitely a younger, darker, female version of him.
I just came across a video by Tim Hawkins, who was homeschooled and is now homeschooling his own.
I really like the fact that homeschooling kids turned adults manage to find their passion in life and are able to chart their own paths. I feel like he has done that.
Tim Hawkins per Wikipedia: Tim Hawkins is a Christian comedian, songwriter, and singer, best known for parodying popular songs, such as Carrie Underwood's "Jesus Take The Wheel" and "The Candy Man" stand-up material based on marriage, homeschooling and parenting. Hawkins has released three CDs and five DVDs of his material since 2006. In 2007, Hawkins began to release his comedy on the Internet, with his videos gaining more than 50 million views on YouTube and Facebook since.
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I just came across a video by Tim Hawkins, who was homeschooled and is now homeschooling his own.
I really like the fact that homeschooling kids turned adults manage to find their passion in life and are able to chart their own paths. I feel like he has done that.
Tim Hawkins per Wikipedia: Tim Hawkins is a Christian comedian, songwriter, and singer, best known for parodying popular songs, such as Carrie Underwood's "Jesus Take The Wheel" and "The Candy Man" stand-up material based on marriage, homeschooling and parenting. Hawkins has released three CDs and five DVDs of his material since 2006. In 2007, Hawkins began to release his comedy on the Internet, with his videos gaining more than 50 million views on YouTube and Facebook since.
More Time Hawkins Videos Here.
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Their Homework Said What? Makes me glad we homeschool
Brief synopsis:
I just wanted to talk about an item in local/national news.
A school near me sent home math worksheets with references to slavery. For example, If Fred got two beatings a day.... or Each tree had 56 oranges, if 8 slaves picked them equally, how much would each slave pick?
Ok this is kinda sickening.
I am not saying homeschooling will protect your child from what other people stupidly thinks are good ideas, because you can't escape dumb... but it does illustrate why it is important to be in charge of your child's curriculum. Hence... homeschooling is a really good idea.
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12 grade year of homeschooling, Finishing Strong
We are almost done with my college prep series. There will still be a video on completing the transcript. Stay tuned... meanwhile, ...
