By Sarah Collins, MSOT OTR/L from Homeschool OT As an Occupational Therapist consulting with homeschool families, one of the top questions asked is, “Do I force my child...
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Do Homeschool Students Need a Public School IEP?
by Sarah Collins, MS/ OTR/L from Homeschool OT and Casey Waugh, OTR/L In early 2017, my eight-year-old was hit directly in the eye with a Frisbee. He could...
Train Up Your Child Instead of Teaching Your Student
by Ashley Lindsey, SPED Homeschool Community Member A new homeschool year was about to begin and my youngest, Landon, was about to start his kindergarten year. I enthusiastically...
3 Crucial Supports For Home Educating Through Medical Challenges
By Julie Grosz, M.Ed., with Heart of Dakota Curriculum Do you have a medical challenge or two in your life right now? If you do, please know you...
Ways to Dodge Holiday Stress as a Special Needs Parent
by Terrie McKee from Homeschooling1Child The holidays can be a stressful time for us all but can be debilitating for those with special needs. The sounds, lights, smells,...
Homeschool Topics Families Can Use for Teaching Children on Multiple Learning Levels
by the SPED Homeschool Team Have you ever considered creating your own unit study to teach all your children at the same time? Below is a list of...
What a Textbook Can’t Teach Them
By Renee Sullins, SPED Homeschool Partner Renee Sullins Consulting Many years ago, apprenticeships were the norm to learn a trade from a dad, mom, neighbor, family friend, or...
SPED Homeschool Best Picks for The Ultimate Outdoor Adventure
by the SPED Homeschool Team Disclaimer: Many of the links shared in this article are to Amazon products, and while they are not affiliate links we would love...
Integrating Primitive Reflexes: Foundational Exercises for the Brain
Rebecka Spencer, SPED Homeschool Consulting Partner A few weeks ago, I shared a story about our daughter’s experience starting school, a life-changing autism diagnosis, and our successes in...
What Happens When Brain Hemispheres Integrate
Rebecka Spencer, SPED Homeschool Consulting Partner April is Autism Awareness Month and we here at SPED Homeschool understand how autism can affect learning and the education process. SPED Homeschool...
