Book Description
It happens almost every day. I hear from a mom desperate for information on homeschooling her child with special needs and learning differences. She is terrified. She's been told to not even consider it - that the experts need to be the ones in charge of her child's special education.She's terrified, yes. But somewhere, deep down, she knows it's not working. She knows there just has to be another way.This book is a comprehensive look at homeschooling a child with learning differences and special needs. In addition to practical tips and encouragement, it includes specific chapters for those homeschooling children with autism, ADHD, anxiety disorders and other diagnoses. Part One: The BasicsChapter 1 - Our Story Chapter 2 - Is it Ok to Use the Term "Special Needs" Part Two: The Reality Chapter 3 - Am I Qualified to Homeschool My Child with Special Needs? Chapter 4 - Getting Started Chapter 5 - Expectations vs. Reality Chapter 6 - Sleep Matters Chapter 7 - Life Skills Part Three: The Basics Chapter 8 - Feeling the Pressure to Recreate School Chapter 9 - The Pros and Cons of Homeschooling Children with Special NeedsChapter 10 - Screen Time: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Chapter 11 - Learning to Let Go of Grade LevelsPart Four: The PracticalChapter 12 - What's the Best Curriculum for Children with Special NeedsChapter 13 - Out of the Box Learning for Out of the Box Learners Chapter 14 - A Strength-Based Homeschool: Why it MattersChapter 15 - How to Use Strengths and Interests for Actual Learning Chapter 16 - Teaching my Dyslexic Child to Read Doesn't Always Involve Books (and Other Shockers!)Chapter 17 - Yes, It's Stressful to Homeschool Children with Special NeedsPart Five: The DiagnosesChapter 18 - Our Family's ListChapter 19 - Homeschooling a Child with AutismChapter 20 - Homeschooling a Child with ADHDChapter 21 - Homeschooling a Child with an Anxiety DisorderChapter 22 - Homeschooling a Child with Sensory Processing DisorderChapter 23 - Homeschooling The 3 D's - Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and DyscalculiaPart Six: The "Experts"Chapter 24 - Doctors, Therapists, and Moms Chapter 25 - Things Doctors Shouldn't Say to Moms Chapter 26 - Who is the Expert Here?Part Seven: The Teacher Chapter 27 - Just Because it is Difficult, Doesn't Mean You are Doing it Wrong Chapter 28 - Depression and Mothering Your ChildChapter 29 - The Very Best Advice I Can Give You for Homeschooling a Child with Special Needs