Teach to the child's strengths/ Davis Dyslexia Correction

Submitted: 07-May-2004

As we brought the school home, we found that homeschool was just as frustrating as public school had been. It was only after we heard The Animal Fable ( told at http://www.iammykidsteacher.com/ourmission.html) and began going with the interests and . . . [click for more]

Writing for visual learners

Submitted: 16-May-2003

Children who are "reluctant writers" may have dysgraphia or may be visual learners. My son loves to make up stories but hates to write them down. Typing them on the computer helps, but he is very visual and likes to illustrate his stories as he write . . . [click for more]

Spelling suggestions for children with dysgraphia or kinesthetic learners

Submitted: 15-May-2003

My son is an extremely slow processor and also dysgraphic. He can spell orally but has more difficulty on paper. He has much more luck with using a whiteboard as he can erase and correct the letters he realizes aren't correct once he sees the word en . . . [click for more]

Discussion group for homeschooling gifted special needs (twice-exceptional) children

Submitted: 06-Apr-2003

Children who are gifted and who also have a learning disability or other special need are known as 'twice-exceptional.' More than any other group, twice-exceptional kids often fall through the cracks of the educational system. GT World has a discussi . . . [click for more]

Home Schooling a Child with Special Needs

Submitted: 04-Apr-2003

If you are just starting out homeschooling a child with special needs, this article on IdealLives has some good tips to get you started. IdealLives is a wonderful site that provides support to parents and teachers of special needs children. . . . [click for more]