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...

In addition to reading, writing can sometimes be a challenge for a dyslexic learner.  As with reading instruction, writing instruction needs to be approached with a plan in order to ensure success.  Understandably, since dyslexia is a language-based disability,...

Let’s be honest here, parenting a child with learning struggles is not easy! And you probably spend most of your time worrying about and caring for your child, but who cares for you? Self-care is so important, please take the time to make it happen. As a special needs...

Issues with visual processing can make it difficult for a child to process information received through visual input. If you have noticed that drawing or copying is difficult, frequent letter reversals after the age 7 or 8, inability to note differences in letters or...