by Gabriella | Apr 21, 2018 | Tutorials
The first thing you’ll notice about my son is his love for doors. He loves watching people open and close doors. Now that he is able to twist the doorknobs himself, he enjoys standing at a door to open and close it repeatedly. Most people find it odd. Most...
by Gabriella | Nov 3, 2017 | Professionals
Once a child receives a diagnosis, you want to know everything is to know about it. You read relevant books, bookmark the best websites, and join support forums. When it comes to supporting a neurodivergent or chronically ill/disabled child in education, you want to...
by Gabriella | Aug 28, 2017 | Essays
It is during periods my son is very sick that I find myself incredibly grateful we’re home educating. I don’t have to dash off to work–frazzled and fretting. I don’t have to look for a replacement for the days where I absolutely can’t go in. I’m not...
by Gabriella | Aug 27, 2017 | Essays
In the parenting community, home educators are a breed of their own. Even within the homeschool community, we parents of neurodivergent/disabled children are in a separate category. We get the looks. The questions. The comment: “I don’t know how you do it.” We often...
by Gabriella | Aug 20, 2017 | Essays
Knowing in your gut that home educating is the right choice will lead you to execute the decision. If you’re thinking about homeschooling but are on the fence about how you’ll manage it all, I offer some tips for easing into this lifestyle. 3 Steps to...