Homeschooling with a disability

If you feel that your child suffers from a disability that

seriously hampers his ability to stick to a routine, then

homeschooling is your best choice. The child will be constantly

under your supervision. But he will be gaining a lot of quality

education, in spite of his disability. This is rather surprising,

considering how children with disabilities are stigmatized in

public schools.

Goal setting is an important part of homeschooling a child with

disability. Set the number of working hours per week for the

child. A child with a disability may have his bad days. Structure

the learning hours according to the needs and interests of the

child. Use the computer. This way, he will have all the

necessary information right at his fingertips while staying within

the confines of his home.

Field trips and other educational activities are just as

important. Get help from your support group. Visit places of

interest and interact with other children in the group. Take your

child out for some activities, so that he can socialize. Let him

set his own pace with making friends. This will help in

strengthening his self-esteem.

Above all, remember that homeschooling is just the same, even when

your child suffers from a disability. You will just need to look

for the right opportunities and the easiest alternatives to

achieve the same goals.