In Part 1 of our “Advocacy” series, we discussed the many roles parents play in their children’s lives. We also introduced a new role, the role of a parent advocate. We examined our feelings about living with labels and emphasized the importance of educating yourself about your child’s learning...

Broadening Your Mind Historically, when I think of the word adoption, I think of the most commonly referred to definition, “1. the action of legally taking another’s child and bringing it up as one’s own, or the fact of, being adopted.” Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary Yes, there is also a...

In Part 1 of our “Advocacy” series, we discussed the many roles parents play in their children’s lives. We also introduced a new role, the role of a parent advocate. We examined our feelings about living with labels and emphasized the importance of educating yourself about your child’s learning...

Note: For the purposes of this article, I am speaking from our family’s personal experiences with two diagnoses, in particular, Sensory Processing Disorder and Developmental Coordination Disorder. However, please note, the tips are applicable across whatever learning challenges your child may face. Many Hats Can you juggle? Oh, I’ll...

In Part 1 of IOH’s “Living with Labels” series, we faced our fears of stigma head-on and shared how faith is our most powerful ally. In Part 2, we walked you through the steps involved in obtaining an evaluation and included a little-known tip for helping families in need...

In Part 1 of IOH’s “Living with Labels” series, we faced our fears of stigma head-on and shared how faith is our most powerful ally. Today, in Part 2, we will walk you through the steps involved in obtaining an evaluation and include a little-known tip for helping families...

HOME | DCD Kids | Raising awareness of Developmental Coordination Disorder Lost in the Wilderness Do you remember the early days of suspecting your child may have learning challenges? I do. Long before any ideas of homeschooling entered my mind, I watched my child struggle to meet developmental milestones....

To Diagnose or Not Diagnose? In both my professional and personal life, I have always held mixed feelings when it comes to labels. For the sake of effective communication, I recognize some form of a descriptor is necessary at times. Still, I dislike the idea of “categorizing” humans as...

“I am different, not less.” Temple Grandin Being different is beautiful. October is a rather busy month for celebrating neurodiversity. In October alone, we celebrate Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness Month, Learning Disability Awareness Month, Dyslexia Awareness Week (October 3-9), Dyscalculia Awareness Week (October 3-9), Dysgraphia Awareness Day (Monday, October...

In part 1 of our series “How to Teach Character Education in Your Homeschool Without a Curriculum,” we discussed the importance of Laying the Foundation of faith in your family. In Part 2 of our series, we shared with you some great reads and demonstrated the steps we use...