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Afraid of Homeschooling: Special Education Help!

by Claudia Rolsales
(Bellflower, Ca)

Do you homeschool a special needs child? Scared mom needs help! If you know anything about homeschooling special education, please share some encouragement and advice...

Hello, I have a 5th grade child with Tourettes Syndrome and a learning disability. She goes to public school but can't catch up with the class. I have been wanting to homeschool her but am very afraid, I have been looking for someplace to take her to get homeschooled while I volunteer and learn myself, but have not succeeded.

Please can you guide me, is it difficult and do they modify work with children that have special needs.

Claudia, thanks for posting your question, however I do not know much about homeschooling children with special needs. I am putting this out to my fellow homeschoolers and will find some help for you. Blessings, Heather

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Feb 25, 2009
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homeschool a special child?
by: Anonymous

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Feb 13, 2009
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No Fear, YOU CAN DO IT!!!!
by: Anonymous

Dear Claudia,
Please don't be afraid to teach your daughter at home. No one knows her strengths and weaknesses better than you do, no one else CARES about your child like you do.

I am homeschooling two grandchildren who have learning disabilities and it's no big deal.

Talk to her Special Ed teacher and find out what she has been doing and just start from there. You will have the time she needs to learn whatever she needs to and not be left behind because the rest of the class is ready to go to the next page.

My granddaughter has seizures, it takes her a long time to learn anything, and she really has a bad time retaining what she learns, so we just do it over and over again until she can remember.

My grandson is ADD, it is so hard for him to comprehend what he is reading,since he gets distracted so easily. Both of these kids were in one of the school districts "best" schools. I started out with a 7th grader that couldn't multiply.

Just start where ever she needs to start, and go for it. It's not any different that teaching her to make her bed or wash her face, open the book and follow the directions, kind of like an extended homework session. Again, I repeat, please don't be afraid, just jump in and get started, her life will be vastly enriched and so will yours.

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Feb 13, 2009
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Dear Claudia, Please don't be afraid to teach your daughter at home. No one knows her strengths and weaknesses better than you do, no one else CARES about your child like you do. I am homeschooling two grandchildren who have learning disabilities and it's no big deal. Talk to her Special Ed teacher and find out what she has been doing and just start from there. You will have the time she needs to learn whatever she needs to and not be left behind because the rest of the class is ready to go to the next page. My granddaughter has seizures, it takes her a long time to learn anything, and she really has a bad time retaining what she learns, so we just do it over and over again until she can remember. My grandson is ADD, it is so hard for him to comprehend what he is reading,since he gets distracted so easily. Both of these kids were in one of the school districts "best" schools. I started out with a 7th grader that couldn't multiply. Just start where ever she needs to start, and go for it. It's not any different that teaching her to make her bed or wash her face, open the book and follow the directions, kind of like an extended homework session. Again, I repeat, please don't be afraid, just jump in and get started, her life will be vastly enriched and so will yours.

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Feb 13, 2009
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God is GOOD!
by: Michelle

Hello,
We have been blessed with a SPECIAL child who has ADHD, and attachment issues. We tried a private school at one time, but brought her home as the Lord strengthened me and my focus on my relationship with her. Then and only then did the academics fall into place. She is not at grade level, but does love learning and is progressing much better than she would in a typical classroom setting.

We use a visual aid sign with subjects and markers to help her keep track of what she is working on. We also use ear protection used on firing ranges that block out distracting noise but allow her to hear my normal tone of voice. We have five children home schooling.

She excels at Spelling, so we make sure she does as much of this as she desires which gives her daily joy and success.

I distinctly remember this very fear and encourage you to lean not on your own understanding, as God will do this very thing for His Glory and the good of yourself and child.

If you have any specific questions you can email me at homeschoolmom68@cox.net. She has been home schooled for five years now. Praying for your walk.
Michelle

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