An IEP can be a wonderful tool to help you homeschool a unique learner. Here are the benefits we’ve seen from having an IEP as we continue to homeschool. There was a time when I was really struggling to balance all the things. My youngest son was 10 at the time. He needed constant care…
My son went in for a neuropsychological evaluation last week. It was his third and my fifth. Before I share the details of how it went, I want to address what it was like in the beginning, when we were first considering the possibility of a diagnosis and the need for an evaluation. Ten years…
Demand avoidance can be a real struggle for neurodiverse children (and their parents!). This is what it looked like in our homeschool, at age 9 and now, at age 17. Even if you have never heard the term “Pathological Demand Avoidance” if your child struggles with it, you know what it is. The reality is…
There will be times where life throws a few curve balls your way as you homeschool. These are my best tips for preparing for the unexpected in your homeschool as well as an overview of what this looks like in real time, in my own life. The best laid plans…am I right? After almost an…
Hands-On Learning for older kids is hard to come by. But why? Many middle and high schoolers still learn best with multi-sensory activities. Older kids need hands-on learning too! I first noticed it when my oldest entered the middle school years. All of sudden, activities designed for multi-sensory learning were increasingly hard to find. The resources…
For many homeschool parents, the question often in the back of their minds is, “Would my homeschooled child be better off in school?” I know, because I have been asking myself the same question for years. Last week, I spent some time with a child almost the same age as my son. She struggles in…
Every single book and expert tells us that a steady routine is essential for our children’s well-being. So why are consistent homeschool routines so hard? Mom confession time. I let my son watch YouTube all day long one day this week. I dozed on the couch with the aggravating sounds of gamers in the background….
Are you taking a nontraditional approach in your homeschool? How do you know if it’s working? What Is Nontraditional Homeschooling? The truth is, homeschooling in and of itself, is a nontraditional approach. That being said, there are some of us that take this homeschool experiment a bit further down the path of “different” than others….
Sensory issues and anxiety are so closely linked, it can be difficult to figure out what is actually going on and more importantly, how we can help our children. A portion of my child’s neuro-psych evaluation includes the following: “This is a child extremely uncomfortable in his own skin. Whether it is driven by his…
Teaching life skills in a school setting looks very different than the way we teach them at home. This doesn’t mean they somehow matter less. Here is an overview of how I teach basic life skills as a part of our homeschool days. A friend asked me last week why I don’t share the basic…
Creating your own learning plan may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. This is a step by step look at how to create an individualized plan for learning in your homeschool. Individualized Learning Plans Back when I was in college studying to be a special education teacher, I remember thinking to myself, “Every…
Balancing ongoing doctors appointments and therapies when homeschooling your child can be difficult. These lesson planning tips for homeschooling and outside therapies eliminate the guilt and help you prioritize what is most important for your child. When my child’s doctor first recommended speech therapy and occupational therapy several times a week, I was relieved. Finally,…
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