Gifted Issues Discussion homepage Forums Learning Environments Looking for help defining what my son needs

I personally would have an ad up at the local university for a generic part-time nanny position, and then when you speak to them personally explain that you'd like them to do some educational activities with your child during that time. See if they are open to that, then, once you've met with them, you can get further into where your son is at and what he needs. I think nearly any college student would have the knowledge necessary to work with your son, the important part is finding someone who loves children, has patience and wants to have fun and entertain your son. He might not always want to do "learning" with this person, and it would be good to have someone who's also okay taking him to the park or the zoo, or whatever.

You probably won't get a high school kid who can come in weekday mornings, so a college student might be your best bet there. But I still second the high school suggestion, for perhaps an after school time once a week, or whatever works for you (having had small twins once, I'd suggest dinnertime, when ds is likely to get lost in the shuffle anyway). In many states, the HOPE/Bright Futures/Gold Seal/what-have-you scholarships require a volunteer component. Your high schooler might be able to work the tutoring out in such a way that it would be mutually advantageous, but with no actual money changing hands-- a mentor for your son, and hours accumulated for the high schooler.