alt.education.home-school.disabilities
Discussion about homeschooling kids with learning or physical
disabilities.
Another
American Family Corrupted
This is a tale of two families, two 5 year olds, and two educational
paths that are rapidly converging. Yes, I've "corrupted"
yet another family -- convinced them that for some children,
homeschooling is the best option.
Considering
Homeschooling for a Child with LD or AD/HD
While there is no single "right" answer as to whether
homeschooling is the best option for your child and family, the
following information about this alternative form of education
may help guide your decision-making process. In Schwab Learning,
by Kristin Stanberry.
Falling Through the Cracks
AN A to Z ARTICLE
I have three children and all three of the are doing poorly in
school this year. It seems to me that the system is failing my
children. I would like your thoughts and opinions and maybe some
advice.
Getting
Ready for College: Advising High School Students with Learning
Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities can, and do have successful
undergraduate experiences. High school students with learning
disabilities who are considering going to college should be encouraged
to pursue this goal.
Homeschooling
and the Child with NLD
Also called Nonverbal Learning Disability, NLD is a developmental
disability which all too often goes undiagnosed. Individuals
with this potentially debilitating disorder generally suffer
in silence.
Homeschooling
Kids With Disabilities
A specialized email list focused on homeschooling children with
special educational needs.
Homeschooling
LD/ADD Children: Great Idea or Big Mistake?
Homeschooling is rapidly becoming recognized as a reasonable
option for disgruntled parents who can't get their local schools
to provide the special services their LD/ADD children must have
in order to succeed. From LD Online.
Finding Help NEW
Homeschooling a child with disabilities, special circumstances, unique characteristics, different learning styles, or whatever one wishes to call an unusual challenge, can be done.
Learning-Abled
Kids
Sandy Cook had the concept that children with specific learning
disabilities are learning ABLED, not 'disabled', as the world
sees them. Thus, Learning Abled Kids was born and seeks to provide
information and tools to help parents circumvent their child's
disabilities in order to expand their Abilities.
Light and Learning
AN A to Z ARTICLE
If you want to see an immediate improvement in attitude in your
family, replace pink and cool white fluorescent lighting with
full spectrum light bulbs inside your home.