Special Needs/Learning Disabilities
BOOKS & ARTICLES
Below are some good books to get started with. Also visit our Suggested Reading page for a list of books under the heading "Teaching Children With Special Needs/Learning Challenges/Disabilities." Home Schooling Children With Special Needs by Sharon C. Hensley "Homeschooling Special Needs Children" - Chris Klicka (sadly, he passed away several years ago after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis). Chris understood suffering. In Their Own Way: Discovering and Encouraging Your Child's Personal Learning Style by Thomas Armstrong - Sometimes what we view as a problem is really a different type of learning style or intelligence. ORGANIZATIONS The Moore Foundation Offers a program for students with special needs. Home School Legal Defense Association Resources for struggling learners. Their national organizations listing is here. NATHHAN NEWS — NATional cHallenged Homeschoolers Associated Network Provides encouragement for families homeschooling special-needs children. Many articles are older, but still helpful. |
YOUNG ADULTS WITH LEARNING CHALLENGES
LD OnLine Resources for college prep., college or training, and life Resources for Job Seekers job help for people with Learning Disabilities Also see College/Career page for College/Apprenticeship/Trade School information. DYSLEXIA Homeschool Consultant for Dyslexia LOCAL CLASSES & CONSULTING Hope Learning Center - Works with kids who have special needs. NEURODEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALISTS Cyndi Ringoen - Spokane, WA Judy Russell - Vancouver, WA Lonnie Smith - Vancouver, WA |