[ Do you have a child with a learning problem, and you feel apprehensive about teaching him at home? [ Do you need help locating the best resources for home schooling your child with special needs? [ Do you find yourself confused and intimidated by the professional jargon related to special education? [ Do you struggle with discouragement related to your child's progress in learning? If you answer "yes" to any of these questions, "Home Schooling Children with Special Needs ," will help you. [ You'll gain confidence to teach your child at home. [ You'll find resources and guidelines for planning an effective home school program. [ You'll learn to understand the vocabulary and ideas that you need to make good decisions for your child. [ You'll discover emotional strength and learn to identify the attitudes that support effective teaching.

This revolutionary new book guides parents and teachers in implementing the beauty of a classical education with special-needs and struggling students. Cheryl is an advocate of classical Christian education for special-needs students. The love of history, music, literature, and Latin instilled in her own children has created in Cheryl the desire to share the message that classical education offers benefits to any child. -Increase your child's academic success -Restore your child's love of learning -Regain confidence to teach any child -Renew your vision of hope for your special-needs child -Receive help navigating the daunting process of receiving a diagnosis -Learn how to modify existing resources for your child's needs -Find simple strategies any parent or teacher can implement immediately -Appreciate a spiritual context for bringing truth, goodness, and beauty to any child

Discover the Perfect Education Choice for Your Special-Needs Child More and more parents are realizing that homeschooling is a great option for children with ADD, ADHD, and other special needs, Homeschooling parents can tailor the learning experience to precisely fit their child's requirements, a critical neccessity in the develpment of special-needs children. So, how can "you" provide the most effective education for your child at home? This timely book shines a spotlight on the challenges and joys of homeschooling special-needs children--children with challenges ranging from autism and ADD to other learning disablilities or children who simply march to the beat of a different drummer. Inside, you'll discover how to: -Create a felxible learning pace -Assist your child to develop individual strengths -Tailor a homeschooling experience for special-needs children of all ages -Develp strong family bonds with a challenging child -Get help from both public and private sources -And much more! "A wonderful book laced with insights and strength of spirit." --John Taylor Gatto, author of "Dumbing Us Down" and "The Underground History of American Education ""Lenore C. Hayes holds the reader's hand through determining whether wymptoms actually constitute a disorder or are simply a normal childhood trait, right on through negotiating with medical and educational bureaucracies (this advice alone may be worth the price of the book!). A valuable addition to the homeschooling bookshelf, highly recommended for anyone homeschooling a child with special needs." --Helen Hegener, senior editor, "Home Education Magazine" "I highly recommend Lenore Hayes' bookto any parents considering the homeschooling option." --Thom Hartmann, author, "ADD: A different Perception"

Based in cutting-edge research in neuroscience, education, and the principles of attachment-based teaching, this important guide for parents offers tools and practices to help children transcend language-based learning difficulties, do better in school, and gain self-confidence and self-esteem. If your child has a language-based learning difficulty—such as dyscalculia, dyslexia, and auditory processing disorder—they may have to work twice as hard to keep up with their peers in school. Your child may also have feelings of frustration, anger, sadness, or shame as a result of their learning differences. As a parent, it hurts to see your child struggle. But the good news is that there are proven-effective strategies you can learn to help your child be their best. This book will show you how. Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities outlines an attachment-based approach to help your child succeed based in the latest research. This research indicates that a secure attachment relationship between you and your child actually optimizes their learning ability by enhancing motivation, regulating anxiety, and triggering neuroplasticity. In this book, you’ll discover why it’s so important to accurately assess your child, find new perspectives on LBLDs based on the most current studies, and discover tips and strategies for navigating school, home life, and your child’s future. Most importantly, you’ll learn how your own special bond with your child can help spark their interest in reading, writing, and math. Every child is unique—and every child learns in his or her own way. With this groundbreaking guide, you’ll be able to help your child thrive, in school and life.

It happens almost every day. I hear from a mom desperate for information on homeschooling her child with special needs and learning differences. She is terrified. She's been told to not even consider it - that the experts need to be the ones in charge of her child's special education.She's terrified, yes. But somewhere, deep down, she knows it's not working. She knows there just has to be another way.This book is a comprehensive look at homeschooling a child with learning differences and special needs. In addition to practical tips and encouragement, it includes specific chapters for those homeschooling children with autism, ADHD, anxiety disorders and other diagnoses. Part One: The BasicsChapter 1 - Our Story Chapter 2 - Is it Ok to Use the Term "Special Needs" Part Two: The Reality Chapter 3 - Am I Qualified to Homeschool My Child with Special Needs? Chapter 4 - Getting Started Chapter 5 - Expectations vs. Reality Chapter 6 - Sleep Matters Chapter 7 - Life Skills Part Three: The Basics Chapter 8 - Feeling the Pressure to Recreate School Chapter 9 - The Pros and Cons of Homeschooling Children with Special NeedsChapter 10 - Screen Time: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Chapter 11 - Learning to Let Go of Grade LevelsPart Four: The PracticalChapter 12 - What's the Best Curriculum for Children with Special NeedsChapter 13 - Out of the Box Learning for Out of the Box Learners Chapter 14 - A Strength-Based Homeschool: Why it MattersChapter 15 - How to Use Strengths and Interests for Actual Learning Chapter 16 - Teaching my Dyslexic Child to Read Doesn't Always Involve Books (and Other Shockers!)Chapter 17 - Yes, It's Stressful to Homeschool Children with Special NeedsPart Five: The DiagnosesChapter 18 - Our Family's ListChapter 19 - Homeschooling a Child with AutismChapter 20 - Homeschooling a Child with ADHDChapter 21 - Homeschooling a Child with an Anxiety DisorderChapter 22 - Homeschooling a Child with Sensory Processing DisorderChapter 23 - Homeschooling The 3 D's - Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and DyscalculiaPart Six: The "Experts"Chapter 24 - Doctors, Therapists, and Moms Chapter 25 - Things Doctors Shouldn't Say to Moms Chapter 26 - Who is the Expert Here?Part Seven: The Teacher Chapter 27 - Just Because it is Difficult, Doesn't Mean You are Doing it Wrong Chapter 28 - Depression and Mothering Your ChildChapter 29 - The Very Best Advice I Can Give You for Homeschooling a Child with Special Needs

"Whether you homeschool, are considering it, or just want to help your child after school, Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner helps you teach your child at home" -- publisher website (July 2009).

It’s easy to say we trust Christ for everything, but are we living that truth? We’ve been given clear instruction in a powerful promise for parents. God tells us in Deuteronomy to “teach our children diligently.” This passage and many others give us great insight as to how to do that and enjoy the promised blessing that always accompanies the mandates we are given. Learn the practical view of discipleship parenting, what God expects from parents, and how to put these truths into actionSee how parenting with the vision of teaching them diligently will intentionally bear fruit and affect change in your own life as wellMove beyond giving lip-service to what you believe, and make the conscious choice to rely on the wisdom of God’s holy instruction for your life and parenting. So, why are we as Christian parents still uncertain? Why do we live in fear? Why are we losing our children in record numbers? What can we do about it?