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In: 2012 Conference - St. Paul
Thu, 04/12/2012
Price: $4.00 (MP3 Download)
Rigid behaviors, meltdowns, and social anxiety can make friendships difficult to achieve. How can your child successfully participate in homeschool co-ops, classes and field trips? What are the best techniques to teach social skills? What are... More

In: 2012 Conference - St. Paul
Sat, 04/14/2012
Price: $4.00 (MP3 Download)
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP presented by Dr. David Stussy of Brain Balance Achievement Centers. Why use sensory and motor activities? How can they help my child develop academically? Dr. Stussy will explain the importance of utilizing sensory/motor... More

In: 2012 Conference - St. Paul
Fri, 04/13/2012
Price: $4.00 (MP3 Download)
Do you have a child who has to work too hard to stay focused on a task? Does his pencil become paralyzed when you leave the room for a few minutes? Does he seem lazy and unmotivated?  Are you at your wits end about how to help this child? You... More

In: 2012 Conference - St. Paul
Fri, 04/13/2012
Price: $4.00 (MP3 Download)
Many people think that some are just born with a “photographic memory,” but we now know that this amazing ability can be easily taught. These visual memory techniques work with all types of learners and can be an essential learning tool... More

In: 2012 Conference - St. Paul
Sat, 04/14/2012
Price: $4.00 (MP3 Download)
Do you have a child who seems to be “allergic” to a pencil? If you have a child who groans and fusses about writing or still writes reversals or spells a word orally correctly but leaves out letters when he writes? This workshop is for... More

In: 2012 Conference - St. Paul
Sat, 04/14/2012
Price: $4.00 (MP3 Download)
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP presented by Rich Frieder and Jen Beyst of LearningRx. This course provides knowledge and understanding of the effects cognitive skills have on learning. Attendees will receive knowledge and practical strategies to apply to... More

What About Me? [Audio Product]
In: 2012 Conference - St. Paul
Thu, 04/12/2012
Price: $4.00 (MP3 Download)
Speaking to the needs of parents who have a child with special needs, this talk turns the tables and asks parents to consider their own special needs. Speaking from the experience of being a parent and a foster parent of multiple special needs... More

In: 2012 Conference - St. Paul
Sat, 04/14/2012
Price: $4.00 (MP3 Download)
Teach your children the lifelong skill of studying for tests by taking a picture of the contents of a chapter and reducing study time. For some children, math is a monster! They hate it and always feel dumb when doing it. These children have... More

In: 2012 Conference - St. Paul
Thu, 04/12/2012
Price: $4.00 (MP3 Download)
Traditional curriculum may not work for your child and with the multitude of options out there, it’s difficult to know what to choose. Learn about modifying curriculum, making accommodations on tests and adapting the environment to make your... More

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on 12/24/2011 - 4:41pm

 

Have you been agonizing over selecting your homeschool curriculum, or is the curricula you have been using not working? We understand. In fact, one of the most frequently asked questions we receive in the Struggling Learner/Special Needs Department is, "What is the best curriculum to use with my child?"

There is no simple answer to this question. In fact, there is no one-size-fits-all curriculum that will be the magic bullet for a child with special needs. Rather, what makes the biggest difference is a loving and diligent parent-teacher coming alongside the child and teaching him at his level of functioning. It is not just the materials that make the difference, but the methods of instruction and how the materials are adapted to best suit your child's specific needs. It is important that you use methods and materials which accommodate your child's learning style and specific learning needs.

There is an abundance of homeschool curricula, supplementary materials, and programs...