These links will help you to better understand the disabilities and/or disorders your child may have along with who to contact. The more you know about the diagnosis, the better you will be able to help your child.
Never fear reaching out and asking for help. There are people out there who can help you. If you are in the United States, each state has its own homeschool organization that can help you and also get you in touch with someone who has been where you are now.
Look on Facebook and other sites to find groups that may be able to answer your questions. Search Facebook groups to find one that matches what you need. After you know the disability or disorder, you can get more advice and talk with other families who have been where you are now.
- HSLDA: Homeschool Legal Defense Association has a special page on homeschooling a child with special needs. They can help you figure out how to navigate laws, etc.
- PACER: This site is not homeschool specific. PACER provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.
- Understood.org: Resource to help parents understand common learning disabilities. Its mission is “To help those who learn and think differently discover their potential, take control, find community, and stay on positive paths along each stage of life’s journey.”
- Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities: It is a nonprofit organization created for parents of children with learning disabilities could encourage their kids to develop talents and use them to overcome their challenges. They work at helping parents become advocates for their children.
- Center for Parent Information and Resources: This site is a hub for each state’s parent centers, which provide training and assistance for parents of children with learning disabilities. The website can direct you to a local center, It provides general and nationwide resource information.