Special Needs
Tips for Homeschooling with Prader-Willi Syndrome
Have you ever heard of the term “accidental homeschooler”? Well, that was our family. Before kids, I did have dreams of homeschooling but when I was blessed through foster care with a…
Homeschooling the Gifted Learner – Kim’s Story!
Guest post by Kimberly Smith When you homeschool it's so important to provide an education that fits your child. That's one of the prime reasons most people homeschool. If you have…
How to Homeschool the Visual-Spatial Learner
This post contributed by Kerry Jones. The term "visual-spatial learners" is perhaps not a household phrase, but in the educational community, it is becoming more and more familiar. Thanks…
5 Math Tips for the Gifted Learner
Guest post by Kimberly Smith Having a gifted learner can be a blessing as well as a challenge. A blessing because your child is mastering a skill quickly. And, a challenge…
Homeschooling Children with Down Syndrome
Guest post by Kelly Stone. World Down Syndrome Day is March 21 each year (3/21). That date was chosen because people with Down syndrome have a third copy of the 21st chromosome. Although…
Special Needs and the Holidays
Let's face it, in addition to being a joyous holiday season, Christmas can be extremely stressful for everyone. When you have a child with special needs it can be even more challenging, especially…
Homeschooling a Child With Sensory Processing Disorder
Sometimes a nugget of wisdom punches you in the gut and completely changes your perspective. For me, it was reading a wise mother’s realization that her child – in the throes of an epic meltdown…
Tips For Working With An Autistic Teen
If you’ve been raising an autistic child who is now in their teen years, then you are well aware of how challenging the school environment can be. Public schools don’t always have the resources…
8 Benefits for Homeschooling Special Needs
While every child is special and has specific needs, some students learn differently than others. Students with special needs may have learning delays or behavior challenges, or they may work…
A Different Drum… Special Needs Homeschooling
You will be extremely happy to know that you have nothing in common with me. You glide along through life like a leaf down a crystal stream. You tend to steer in the direction everyone else is…