Homeschooling Special Needs | Tips & Advice for Homeschooling a Child with ADHD

[@HomegrownHomeschool]

I love how you mentioned you’re not trying to make it easy for him but instead give him the tools he needs.

[@unconditionallovehomeschoo1830]

Me too that's what I tell people

[@rachelkarslake7787]

Good advice! This video is very helpful. My 11-year old daughter was just diagnosed with non-hyper ADHD. Once she hit the "developing" years (this year), what were were doing for homeschool just wasn't working anymore; her attention span sharply decreased. Now, I am considering switching to interesting unit studies in blocks, instead of a year-long type curriculum. We, also, have switched to doing our math problems on a small, hand-held white board, taking turns with problems, which really works for her.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Definitely try out unit studies. They have worked so well for my son. I love the idea of using a white board for math.

[@rachelkarslake7787]

@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife she really likes taking turns with problems part, especially when I mess up! 😂

[@stephaniethompson7995]

I can tell you are a great teacher, and your son is lucky to have you. You explained everything so efficiently, and without all the extra chit-chat (thank you!). I really appreciate your tips and will use these for my girl...

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@codyaustin8836]

Great video! My oldest son who is 18 (Sr this year😱) carries a pretty heavy Dyslexia load. Sitting at a desk when there are mountains to climb and creeks to explore is SO HARD lol. When the words are flipping and swirling on the page it makes learning to read and spell such a burden. He would get hiccups & a stomach ache every morning 😔 I would give anything to go back to when he was 4yrs old and start his early years of homeschool over. I was homeschooled so I automatically started him on the same rigorous curriculum I used and it didn't work well. All those years ago there wasn't a huge variety of options, we live in the sticks and KZbin wasn't a go to for moms. If I'd known then what I know now, he would have had way less struggle days and more happy learning days. He has come so far and is able and WILLING to read aloud in front of others. It took several tries to pass his written test but got a 99% on his drive test. I wish we could go back and redo those early years and I wish he'd never had to touch a paper or computer test again but I am so dang proud of where he is today. He is working towards his welding certification and career choice. Every summer he works for ranches or construction and this summer he is working a prevailing wage job for 13 hours a day. Needless to say he comes home tired, hungry and filthy but has gas money! Such a blessing to see him thrive on the other side of books & sitting still❤️ My 9th & 6th grade boys are really enjoying GR and the freedom that comes with it.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Thank you for sharing how he is thriving now!

[@jazz77T]

I had the strong strong feeling that me and my son have some form of ADHD...and watching personal experience videos and tip videos like this really confirmed it...i started bawling when i realized it because i feel like i have some relief and somewhere to start... Thank you for this video

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

You are not alone in this. I am so glad this video has helped.

[@klhpensil21]

I this may be the best homeschooling kids with ADHD video I've found so far. Thanks!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Thank you so much for the sweet comment.

[@LivingWithEve]

Thank you so much for joining.

[@LifeintheMundane]

Yes knowing what’s best for them is such a big deal

[@leslierolling]

So helpful! We live overseas where we don’t have the ability to get our son assessed, but I’m positive he has ADHD as it runs in my husband’s family and a sibling that has been diagnosed asked about assessment because of what she had seen in him. We’re just starting our 4th year of homeschool and I so get what you said about trying things until you find something that works. That floundering happened to us too but I feel like last year we hit our stride with some things and this year it helped me to zone in on what I needed to change and build on. After the first few days of school last week my son told me he was living his new materials and was excited about school this year! This is the same kid that would be having melt downs previously.

[@kushtyler1614]

Thanks for this. It helps take pressure off. My son is 12 and his reading is not all there but working with slowly and he developed a love for reading. I have him on a program that is easy to me but difficult to him. But once explained he gets it. 😊

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I am so happy that he is developing a love for reading. Sounds like you are doing a wonderful job. Thanks for watching!

[@yolanda080]

You are such a blessing!! Such wonderful information. Thank you!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Thank you so much❤️

[@LivingWithEve]

The attention span is really important and yes build stamina. We use a focus timer.

[@TeachingTinyDisciples]

Super helpful, thank you! Nice to find other adhd homeschoolers here on KZbin! ❤️

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@LivingWithEve]

Yes every child is different.

[@faithfullyinfertile]

You are spot on with this! I do these same things!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Thank you!

[@nicolestanyer2975]

Highlighting what they need to focus on is a great idea.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

It really works for my son.

[@StopMessingWithThis]

What curriculums worked for your child and what have you stuck with? :)

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

We have stuck with Gather Round Homeschool, Campfire Curriculums, and Learn Math Fast.

[@emilylong9887]

Love these tips! I’m working on a visual schedule now. My son is always asking if we do school today or when is (fill in the blank) time. I think that will help a lot!!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I hope it works out great!

[@Thekristenspangler]

And we love GR and new to CC - I loved your video on how to do both! We’re going to do one, complete and then do one from the other company!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Let me know how it goes? What are you starting with?

[@RosilindJukic]

I love the written schedule. I have been thinking of doing that with my kids. I think I will start that this year.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

It has helped so much.

[@Thekristenspangler]

Love this! We tried a printed checklist /dry erase but it’s not always the same. Going to try a dollar store notebook for my 11 year old!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

It worked so well in our home. I hope it works for you guys!

[@RobMombie]

Thank you for this video! It helped me a lot! 😊

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I’m so glad it helped.

[@TheBraveHomeschoolingMama]

Both my kiddos have ADHD.. these are really helpful ideas.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@beckywood3]

Thank you!!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

You're welcome!

[@HomegrownHomeschool]

Yes! The gaps 🤣 people freak out about that but if we stick with a curriculum that isn’t working then that’s going to be more harmful than any “gaps”

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Yes!!

[@lifewithginab]

Great video and thank you for sharing mama! ❤️

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Thank you!

[@LifeintheMundane]

Great tips Ashley

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Thanks!

[@angeltippit5579]

How to do you transition him from videos to the next task? I getting things in order to homeschool my 10 y.o. granddaughter who is gifted Autistic

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

We have a checklist. We check off video on the checklist and move to the next task.

[@willowtreehomeschool8859]

Great advice🙂

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Thanks❤️

[@unconditionallovehomeschoo1830]

I totally agree i tell people all the time why are your trying to do 45 minutes of math your not proving anything. If the child is melting down for 30 minutes you didnt accomplish anything you wasted 30 minutes. Give it to them short, and simple. Quality over quantity.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Yes! Thanks so much for watching!

[@danalivengood9844]

My oldest has adhd and trying to modify some things this year. So you have a time limit on each subject and if he isn't finished do you just pick it up the next day? I love the schedule idea with the highlighter. I had to write our schedule daily and wasted a lot of paper lol.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

We don’t have set times, but if I see he is getting frustrated or overwhelmed, we stop and pick it up later or the next day.

[@amandan943]

You always have the cutest shirts where do you get them

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I get my shirts from a girl in my hometown.

[@AliciaFrench-d6y]

Where can I find unit studies? My daughter is adhd and was falling behind in reading and writing. I am new to homeschooling. This is our first year

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

We love Gather Round Homeschool and Campfire Curriculums.

[@ahavashalom4093]

Struggling!!! Do you have a video for best schedules? Like how to get all subjects in during the week. Only child/middle school. Also curriculum suggestions for math?

[@ahavashalom4093]

Would you be willing to share the to-do list example document?

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I believe I saved it. What is your email?

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

We use a unit study approach that covers all his subjects except math. We love Gather Round and Campfire Curriculums. For math, we use Learn Math Fast.

[@leslierolling]

So helpful! We live overseas where we don’t have the ability to get our son assessed, but I’m positive he has ADHD as it runs in my husband’s family and a sibling that has been diagnosed asked about assessment because of what she had seen in him. We’re just starting our 4th year of homeschool and I so get what you said about trying things until you find something that works. That floundering happened to us too but I feel like last year we hit our stride with some things and this year it helped me to zone in on what I needed to change and build on. After the first few days of school last week my son told me he was living his new materials and was excited about school this year! This is the same kid that would be having melt downs previously.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I am so happy to hear that your year is off to a great start. What curriculum do you guys use?

[@leslierolling]

@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife We're using a mix of things. Learn Math Fast after checking out various reviews, including yours :) Brave Writer for LA with cursive and Evan Moor for spelling. BJU for Science and Herritage Studies. My son also wanted to learn about Botany so we're using Gather Round's Botany study for that. BJU materials are pretty rigorous so I'm working at pulling back and not feeling like I have to do everything in the book.