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...
Executive function (EF) is the skill set that allows us to plan, prioritize, and get work done. We rely on executive functioning to help pay attention, hold information, and complete a sequence of activities. Without strong executive function skills, it can make the...
