Because traditional classrooms bombard their delicate senses, autistic children learn more freely at home. A peaceful atmosphere, begging children to explore their interests through books, television, videos, outdoor play, self-directed projects, computers and field trips, can revive natural curiosity, or sprout it for the first time. Deschooling helps parents study how children learn best. Evaluations, reports and observing self-directed activities provide clues. Comparing findings with materials written by autistic authors and understanding professionals triggers deeper insight.
Autistic children crave structure with hands-on learning, such as projects, vivid books or software.
Their analytical nature craves facts, details and logic presented methodically, making computers patient teachers. They favor working alone in uncluttered, quiet settings. Clear guidelines help them respond better in social situations. But, the literature ignores the reality that autistic children are unique as their fingerprints. They can be auditory or kinesthetic memorizers, random learners or big-picture thinkers.