Believe it or not, homeschooling a dyslexic student for high school is not as daunting as it seems. It is easier for both you and your student to homeschool than to be in a brick-and-mortar school. One of the big challenges with a reading disability is the struggle to...

Initially, when faced with a dyslexia diagnosis, “overwhelming” can be a good word to describe how it feels. It takes time to process what dyslexia is, how it might change your child’s educational path, and where to start with this new normal. Even with this...

Often with a dyslexia diagnosis comes a dyscalculia and possibly a dysgraphia diagnosis. That can feel overwhelming and for sure there is a big learning curve for both you and your child. Even if there is no diagnosis of dyscalculia, dyslexia spills over into math...

Most kids love a good game. Combining games with schoolwork can help break up the monotony of difficult subjects and make learning fun.  Here are some homeschool games and activities that you can use in almost any subject to spice up your student’s school: 3 Fun...

At its core, dyslexia is a language disorder. Understanding the way that it can spill out into all aspects of life is important for parents. We talk a lot about classroom accommodations, but what can we do at home to help our struggling reader along? 5 Ways to...

If you suspect dyslexia or already have a diagnosis, it is now time to figure out how to choose curriculum for a reading intervention. It can seem daunting when you are faced with all of the curriculum options out there. Take heart, choosing curriculum and resources...

It is important if your child struggles with ADHD that you give him some structure to help him stay organized and focus on school tasks. There are a few things that you can implement to help his day run smoother.  1. The first item is to create time blocks for school...

Fostering a growth mindset in neurodivergent children by emphasizing the value of effort, perseverance, and resilience in learning is vitally important. In fact, this mindset is what will  influence your child’s future well into adulthood and does not just apply to...

I recently talked about how important having a social network and building a supportive homeschool community for your child is.. You can read about it here. Don’t overlook how important being a part of a social network is for you too.   Homeschooling can be isolating...

Many neurodivergent learners thrive on structure. In fact, when there is an interruption to the routine, it can lead to anxiety, anger, or trigger a meltdown. If your child thrives on routine, then you know how unpleasant an interruption to the structure of the day...