Tips for Homeschooling a Special Needs Child

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For special needs children, homeschooling offers tons of benefits like a flexible schedule and a specialized curriculum. Children with special needs, ranging from learning disabilities to autoimmune illnesses, can flourish when given the time and attention they need. However, there will also be challenges you’ll encounter along the way.

Find out how to help your homeschooler succeed with these tips for homeschooling a special needs child.

Student-Centered Learning

When you’re searching for a curriculum, be sure to develop one that is student-centered. When students take part in creating their learning plan, it can relieve a ton of the pressure on them and increase their interest in learning. Student-led curriculums offer more flexibility than others and require the students to help with the student decision-making.

For example, you can sit down with your child and ask if they’d rather learn persuasive writing by studying essays or dissecting commercials.

Hands-On Learning

Some special needs children learn better with hands-on learning. Here are some great hands-on learning ideas:

  • You can teach your child how to tell time by creating a clock with a paper plate, strips of paper as the hands, and a brass fastener.
  • They can use coins to learn addition and subtraction.
  • You can teach them about light and wavelengths by adding quinine to Jell-O, making it glow in the dark!

Ease Into New Subjects

Sudden changes can be stressful for all of us, but sometimes more so for children with special needs when you’re switching to a new subject or method of learning. You can use transition strategies to help them acclimate:

  • Create a visual schedule so they know what to expect for the day.
  • Tell them how long they have on an activity or assignment.
  • Offer sensory breaks to bridge the gap between assignments.
  • Do your best to stick to the schedule to maintain consistency.

Implementing any of these tips for homeschooling a special needs child can make learning easier for them and help them to be more confident in their abilities.

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