Shirlina
Educated tutor of various basic school subjects
- $50 / h
- Yerington , NV ( 89447 )
- 40 miles
Having a teen son with Asperger's Syndrome I have learned various ways to tutor. Understanding a child's learning style and teaching in that manner, even if it is "outside of the norm", allows children to grasp different concepts at their own level. Also, it teaches the child how to process in various ways, allowing them to find the method that is best suited for any future school or life challenges. I have an Associates degree from the University of Phoenix with a concentration in Psycholo...
Aspergers
Having a child with Asperger's Syndrome and having had Asperger's myself as a child, I believe I have a better understanding of how their brains process, function and "think" per say. I have been an Autism advocate for 5 years, starting support groups, fundraisers, and basic training in what Asperger's Syndrome is versus full Autism. Having been in higher end psychology classes that work with the APA's DSM-IV, I was required to write a 35 page dissertation regarding Asperger's and its many facets. Social skills and basic understanding of them tend to be the most difficult part for children that are high-functioning Autistic. It's a day in/day out work in progress that can last a lifetime but being as educated as possible on the subject allows for some ease to help them learn at their own level.