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Down Syndrome Homeschooling Sponsored Links Patience AN A TO Z ARTICLE By Barbara Frank. When people find out that I homeschool my children, they almost always say something along the lines of, "I could never do that. You must be a really patient person." Barbara Frank Online The author of The Imperfect Homeschooler's Guide to Homeschooling and Life Prep for Homeschooled Teenagers blogs about homeschooling their Down Syndrome teenager. Christian Families Home Schooling a Child with Down Syndrome: Resource Overview: A Place to Start This set of pamphlets was designed to help parents just starting to home school a child with Down syndrome at several levels know what others have used successfully. By Diane Brown. Down Home Learning This June I was given a wonderful opportunity to organize a seminar on homeschooling our children with special needs at the annual B.C. Homeschooling Convention. At first I didn't think it was such a wonderful opportunity. By Diane Ryckman. Homeschooling Children With Down Syndrome The benefits for the home educated child with special needs are numerous. By Amy Dunaway. Home Schooling and Down Syndrome First and foremost are the child's individual needs and their learning process. What spectrum, or how severe, is their learning disability? How are their interaction skills with others? What goals are sought and how do you get there? Because each child is different, an individualized plan is critical. By Jaime Baxter, 2008. Homeschooling and Mommy Guilt Today we are talking about schooling options on the Einstein Syndrome email list. One mom who is considering homeschooling wrote, "Some days I think I can do this and other days I say, "What am I thinking?" In Search of Joshua A mother writes how she ignored experts who called her on an "ego trip" and homeschooled her Down Syndrome adopted son, exceeding his expected abilities diagnosis. NACD article. On a Joyful Journey Amy speaks mainly to homeschooling and Down syndrome and have lots of resources and information that will help to those interested in homeschooling and Ds. Pre-School and the Child with Down Syndrome This article is not just for families dealing with Down syndrome. It is for any parent who is considering teaching pre-school skills to their child, especially the child with developmental delays or mental retardation. By Kathy Gibson. An Open Letter to Parents of Downs Syndrome Children When working with Downs syndrome/mentally challenged children, aim for realistic expectations. As you know, Downs students function differently - some with much higher potential, and some with more limitations. You know your child best and can decide what is most important and possible for him/her to master. Teaching Children with Down Syndrome If you are a parent who has chosen to homeschool a child with Down syndrome, you have joined the ranks of many families who find that homeschooling makes sense for them. Additional Resources Special Needs Learning Disabilities Legal Advocacy Online Resource Vendors Screening

Resources for Down Syndrome Homeschoolers from Amazon.com   I Just Am by Tom and Bryan Lambke Grade 4 Up - A black-and-white photo-essay by a young adult with Down syndrome. Bryan, who wrote the book along with his dad, speaks candidly about his disability, It is not my fault. I just am.   Teaching Reading to Children With Down Syndrome A Guide for Parents and Teachers by Patricia Logan Oelwein Using flash cards, games, charts, and books, the program emphasizes that most children with Down syndrome are visual learners. Parents can customize lessons to capture their child's interest and set the learning pace to a level for greatest success.   Teaching Math to People With Down Syndrome and Other Hands-On Learners Basic Survival Skills by DeAnna Horstmeier Now parents and educators can use this guide to teach meaningful math to students--with and without learning problems--who struggle with understanding computation, number concepts, and when and how to use these skills.   Simplified Learning Products Joyce Herzog has created some wonderful products for those homeschooling "in spite of labels." Her works include The Scaredy Cat Reading System, History in His Hands Series, Choosing and Using Curriculum for Your Special Child and Learning in Spite of Labels.