I needed to read this! xx Your post really encouraged me as I am homeschool an ASD child. Thank you for reminding me it’s important to keep carving our own path.
My concern about 'late bloomer' arguments is that all of the examples used are either in the creative industries where you can go from zero to hero quickly with a bit of exposure or are at least 50 years out of date. For many careers, if you aren't on the path by your late 20s then you will never get to the top.
This is good information to remember as a parent. There's been an explosion of kids in the US with developmental delays and disorders, so that's what I use the milestones to go by. There are ways to develop your kids fine and gross motor skills as well other skills. It gives many helpful tips.
It says they're guidelines a bunch of times, as well. As a FTM, with no close family within 4 hours, it's been very helpful to me. I understand that anxiety is just something you have to conquer in your life.
Great article and great reminder. I often use the concept of Zone of Proximal Development by Vygotsky to help some of my clients understand where their children are in terms of learning. I also find that set year group curriculums are an arbitrary way of setting expectations for where your child should be; using these curriculums as a guide can both damage the child's confidence if they are not ready, but also not stretch them when they are ready.
A great reminder!! We actually just released a podcast on Edith Hamilton- a good example of a homeschooled late bloomer!
I needed to read this! xx Your post really encouraged me as I am homeschool an ASD child. Thank you for reminding me it’s important to keep carving our own path.
My concern about 'late bloomer' arguments is that all of the examples used are either in the creative industries where you can go from zero to hero quickly with a bit of exposure or are at least 50 years out of date. For many careers, if you aren't on the path by your late 20s then you will never get to the top.
This is good information to remember as a parent. There's been an explosion of kids in the US with developmental delays and disorders, so that's what I use the milestones to go by. There are ways to develop your kids fine and gross motor skills as well other skills. It gives many helpful tips.
It says they're guidelines a bunch of times, as well. As a FTM, with no close family within 4 hours, it's been very helpful to me. I understand that anxiety is just something you have to conquer in your life.
Great article and great reminder. I often use the concept of Zone of Proximal Development by Vygotsky to help some of my clients understand where their children are in terms of learning. I also find that set year group curriculums are an arbitrary way of setting expectations for where your child should be; using these curriculums as a guide can both damage the child's confidence if they are not ready, but also not stretch them when they are ready.