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.

 Why You Should Select Good Practice Books for Your Children - From Advantage Learning Solutions.

​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.

Family Academy - they have a neurodevelopmental specialist in their program who works with families online.

CAN-DO (Christian Access to Neuro-Developmental Organization)  the tab labeled Other NDS lists the available Neuro-Developmental Specialists.​

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
The Barton Method
HELP - Help Elevate Learning Processing

LOCAL CLASSES & CONSULTING
Hope Learning Center - Works with kids who have special needs.

NEURODEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALISTS
Judy Russell - See her page here.