Thinking About Special Education Homeschool? You might want to consider these (+ Curriculum)

[@OurHomeschoolCastle]

Home schooling special needs mom here! I am trying to inspire and support special needs moms in their homeschooling adventures this year 💜💜💜

[@homeschoolresourceswithnad186]

I’m taking this year and next to make sure he gets a hang of life skills and just focus on math, english and science (minimal).

[@sistersbyheartwithkimingri6910]

Yes that comparison trap is detrimental not only for learning but it can really stop a person from tapping into their own potential. I love that you are dedicating your time and channel in bringing awareness and helping other families with special needs children. (Ingrid)

[@RussellsLovingLife]

My brother always got better therapy in a private practice or facility than he did from his public school. I love the curriculum breaks! 😂

[@becafega]

I am so glad I found this video, I am a mom of two special needs children, I have decided to start homeschooling but the journey of researching information and choosing the right curriculum has been a bit overwhelming. Your video has definitely help me have a little more clarity of what steps we need to take. Thank you !!!!!

[@PenniesAndSalt]

You are soooo right about private therapy vs public school therapy! I think so much of it has to do with the differences in resources available. This was really good!

[@LifeintheMundane]

Yes knowing your why is so important

[@PenniesAndSalt]

I really love when they don’t label as a grade but a level! Ours reading for Asher labels it as the Red, yellow, orange levels, etc

[@JodisCreativeCorner]

I have to agree...we all have to stop comparing! Each and everyone of us are created just the way God made us! I like the idea of keeping a journal to keep you centered, and writing down scriptures!!

[@LivingWithEve]

Well said!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

YES STOP COMPARING. Your wisdom knows no bounds! I always learn from you. Thank you!

[@LivingWithEve]

Thank you Erica ! You too.

[@SusanEvans]

"We've got to stop this comparing thing." Amen! We never did do the standardized testing except for the SAT, which is required for college. I just saw no point in it, since I knew what their skills were in math, language arts, and every other area because I'm with them all the time.

[@PenniesAndSalt]

Oh man, that comparison trap! The struggle can be so real!

[@srayec.7741]

I love all of what you have said on ur video! And the encouragement! I have a child with Autism and it is challenging at times. But I am encouraged by your video!

[@LivingWithEve]

Thank you!

[@brigitabaumgardner207]

Thank you for this video! I was rollin with laughter when you were talking about homeschooling being so hard and wanting to quit and needing 🍷 and community. You are speaking my language lol.

[@MommaonMission]

I've heard great things about "All About.."! And I know a lot of moms who don't want to lose that therapy time. How cool that your insurance covers so much! And that scholarship is awesome!!

[@yourenough3]

I am so glad I found you're channel.

[@LifeintheMundane]

Love the curriculum break segments lol you are so good at youtube and editing.

[@LivingWithEve]

Unlike many people, I like editing!

[@TheCookingChronicleswithIngrid]

Such great information, no labeling. and great resources. Thanks Living with Eve for shedding light on this topic.

[@sarahparker3097]

😍😍😍 Such great information! I need to look into All About Reading & Spelling!

[@mommyonthemove25]

That scholarship sounds amazing for Naomi! Shopping haul video please!

[@leilani9130]

We find out in February!! Oh and that sounds like an awesome video idea!!

[@PenniesAndSalt]

What a blessing to have that scholarship for Naomi! 🙌🏻

[@TeachingTinyDisciples]

Thank you for this video! I know it’s an older one, but I have been beating myself up lately because he’s not at grade level in certain subjects, but that is the whole reason we chose homeschool! So he could go at his pace, not everyone else’s. Really appreciate the curriculum suggestions as well. We love AAR! It’s the one thing that connected with him and he just started level 4!

[@LivingWithEve]

Oh Good!! I’m glad it blessed you.

[@sheliaporter6795]

I love this! I have been struggling with which curriculums to try next for my 9 year old daughter. She is autistic, adhd, ocd and spd, so depending on the subject and curriculum we use, it can be a hit or miss or sometimes diaster of a day/week/semester! She hates reading, but can read pretty well. Which I only discovered when I gave her a placement test! She was holding out on me! 🤣🤣🤣 She thought I would let her off the hook, if she complained and cried enough, but no. I will definitely be checking out these curriculums! Thank you!

[@EverydayBlessings]

I love your curriculum breaks!! 😀

[@LivingWithEve]

Thank you... I had to change it up a bit.

[@violingirl1349]

Wow! Another great video! Thanks, Leilani! I’ve commented on a few of your videos. I really have been learning a lot from you (and Naomi!). I’m from Calgary, Canada. My daughter, Annabelle Faith, is also 3 yrs old with DS (and had a heart defect - surgery at 4.5 months). I have 3 other kids whom I homeschool as well. Annabelle will be starting preschool in the fall at a special program for kids with DS. It’s designed to integrate the kids into a community preschool as well in their 2nd year. Then kindergarten. Recently, though, I’ve really started thinking about the option of homeschooling her too. My other three had at least a couple years at a school first, and I know I want Annie to go to this special preschool first. But looking down the road, it’s amazing to have resources like you, and the ideas you shared are just awesome! I will definitely start writing down my “whys”, especially for her. And I’ve been using AAS with my other kids, and am so interested in AAR, especially with Annie in mind. Also, I’ll start looking into private therapy options when the time comes (so far they’ve all been connected with her DS preschool and the children’s hospital) Last thing is about comparing... it’s even hard not to compare to others within the DS community. Each of those kiddos are so unique and reach each milestone at their own pace and even in their own order! Hm... (Sorry for this long comment! 😝 I just feel connected with what you’re doing, and feel excited to share my thoughts on this! Thank you!!!)

[@LivingWithEve]

Hi! I love the long comment! Thank you! It’s so nice to connect with you. My daughter also have the heart surgery, we waited till 7 months because of her weight. I’ve thought about doing preschool with her, but honestly Florida is so homeschool friendly and the options are better doing it that route. The public school close to us is awful. It would just be babysitting and just stressful. So glad you enjoy these videos. This is why I do them, to connect with others.

[@Michelle-pg9yy]

My daughter has Autism and we just recently pulled her from school. Homeschooling is such a scary thing! Your videos are so helpful and I love how informative and silly you are. You seem like an amazing mom. Thank you.

[@LivingWithEve]

Thanks... but seriously, let me know if you have any questions.

[@Mike_44]

Very glad I found your channel.. you have some really good info and very thorough videos. My wife and I have decided to do homeschooling for our kids and I'm learning a lot with your videos. I'll admit I'm a little intimidated and concerned if I can pull this through since I'll be the one teaching them during the morning and I've never done this before. I have a lot to learn.. but I think homeschooling will be the best for our kids specially in these crazy times we're living.

[@LivingWithEve]

Thanks so much! You're going to love it! It's going to bless your family like you wouldn't believe! And do what you can do, there is no wrong about homeschooling. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@Constitutionalapologist]

You are awesome. I live in Gainesville and we are just starting out. I am so glad I found your channel. God bless:)

[@LivingWithEve]

Welcome! I actually did my time in Gainesville, I was a Gator! I got my Bachelors there.

[@Constitutionalapologist]

@@LivingWithEve thank you:)

[@OneBlessedMess]

Ooh, thank you for the tips about AAS with the white board!!

[@LivingWithEve]

Yes! I learned the hard way.

[@creatingcommunity7022]

We have loved All About Reading. Hope has thrived with it. They now have a colorful edition. 🥰

[@LivingWithEve]

Really! Okay ... seriously... future Grant Money!!!

[@brigitabaumgardner207]

We are in Northern FL.

[@OurHomeschoolCastle]

I really like that those aren’t labeled per grade but per level. Feel all my children get hung up on the grade level issue.

[@homeschoolresourceswithnad186]

I put white stickers over grade level for my son for handwriting practice so he doesn’t feel bad.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Spot on with the comparing comment!

[@jaqi_g]

Love all the info mama!

[@LifeintheMundane]

yes comparison is so easy to fall into and very dangerous

[@Brittany_2010]

I just found this video and I loved everything about it and just subscribed! Thank you so much for all the great tips and advice. I actually live in Florida and have an autistic son and I homeschool him. I need to really look into that scholarship Bc that would be something very beneficial. How did you apply? Through the website or through therapist?

[@LivingWithEve]

It’s the step up for students website.www.stepupforstudents.org

[@dado406llc6]

Love tour Channel and every content, we have a down syndrome 2 year old child, and what to ask you what tipy of insurance you have to cover all the therapist? Please if you can give us that information we are also in Florida.

[@LivingWithEve]

CMS covers her therapies because she does have a heart condition.

[@annarobinson2317]

Wow I love this video Subscribed to you channel because I have no clue what I am doing but 99% leaning toward homeschool for my aspergers little guy going into Kindergarten. My other son has autism so hoping all these curriculums you showed would work for both of them. How do you handle the standardized testing? Does the school district send it to you?

[@LivingWithEve]

No the state is very much not involved, thank God. I do own PIAT but that is because I was a teacher. You can order Tests through BJU.

[@serenitysmommy3810]

Have you done a Health Curriculum? Have you used Abeka? If so, would you Recommend this health for special needs children with Cognitive Delay or your Recommendations?

[@LivingWithEve]

We have not gotten to that with Naomi and honestly, I have not taught any of my kids health from a textbook. I think Health is something you teach through modeling. That's just my opinion.

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Private therapy has been a much better option for Sophie.

[@jennyquezada9644]

Can a parent be acused of educational neglect if you withdraw your child with an IEP from public school to be homeschooled, for failing to obtain or allow to receive recommended educational services for a diagnosed learning disorder?

[@LivingWithEve]

No, they have no reason to do that. Just follow your states homeschool laws and you should be fine.

[@jennyquezada9644]

Thank you for your reply.

[@xokaraful]

I’m Watching this after “online schooling” my special needs 1st grader due to COVID and seeing her take amazing strides. Now I’m considering homeschooling her because I see her doing so well, but it’s so scary. I feel like I’m so clueless and have no idea how all this works. Right now things are going great in her “online school” where she zooms with her general ed teacher, speech and special ed teachers. I sit with her to help her stay engaged and work with her through it all. I guess I’m afraid because right now her teachers still do the lessons and teaching. I’m acting like a teachers aid. Do you know of any curriculum that has online lessons? That we can both do together?

[@LivingWithEve]

There are some, they are expensive. But honestly, if this is working for you, I would stick with it. I don’t think they have online one on one unless you find a tutor. Or even like the classroom zoom situations the schools are doing. It more videos, games and interactive worksheets. Time4Learning, Monarch, or even Outschool comes to mind. But only Time4Learning is considered For special needs.

[@Cookie-tz7hd]

any good computer based homeschools out there? I can't find many

[@srayec.7741]

Hello Did You have to or need to create a IEP for your child with special needs?

[@LivingWithEve]

None

[@blairbardot53]

Hi I want to start homeschooling my kindergartener who has an IEP for ESE. Can you make a video on scholarships or grants in FL for us parents to have $ to buy a curriculum of our choice.

[@LivingWithEve]

I am in the middle of getting that situated now. I just got approved for the Garner Scholarship. I will brainstorm on how to present that. i know I am going to be doing book hauls and even looking into Art Therapy.

[@blairbardot53]

Living With Eve omg !!! We got approved for that. The gardiner. But they said the funds will be available by this fall. However that’s when my son was enrolled in a public school. We sent the letter of intent for homeschool yesterday. I don’t know how that will affect the grant.

[@My3.Boys.]

I’m in Florida. One of my children is special needs and we homeschool. What’s the name of the insurance Florida offers for special needs kids?

[@LivingWithEve]

It’s through Children Medical Service. There has to be a medical issue not just a disability. Naomi has a heart condition.

[@behaviorbeauty8408]

I am really considering homeschooling my son with autism he is 8. Where should I start? which curriculum? Ive been working with him alot for a while. He has behavioral issues. I love your honesty

[@LivingWithEve]

That's a really hard question to answer. Homeschooling is so relaxed and really up to you. I would honestly just start with the basics, Math and Language Art (Writing, Reading, Comprehension, Spelling, Handwriting, and Grammar). However, since you mentioned behavioral issues, keep the school work light and really work on building your relationship with him. Go on trips, the park, museum. Find out what he likes and start to build the curriculum around his favorite things and do his favorite things with him. This won't solve the behavioral issues, and you may need to seek outside help, but this will make things easier to handle. Hope that helps.

[@behaviorbeauty8408]

Living With Eve Thank you!

[@PatriciaRodriguez-uj5eu]

Have you ever heard about “simply classical curriculum “??? I need some feedback on this. My daughter has Auditory processing desorden.

[@LivingWithEve]

No I haven’t. Are they very verbal? Music?

[@PatriciaRodriguez-uj5eu]

@@LivingWithEve no, it’s a curriculum for special needs... printed by memoria press.

[@PatriciaRodriguez-uj5eu]

@@LivingWithEve i wish I can find more information about this curriculum, and the creator is a special needs Professor that adopted twins, both special needs and they are adults now and thriving!

[@JustMe1u2]

can you do unschooling for a special needs child?

[@LivingWithEve]

Yes! A lot of parents choose to do that.

[@mistyk.8084]

Have you any help with finding a curriculum for an adult with Down syndrome

[@LivingWithEve]

So Happy To Learn has adult work.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

💜

[@nicsaortiz2877]

Hi Eve. I'm Nicsa proud parent of an Aspi.You mentioned your Nephew has Autism and loves Art. I Started Unschooling my Child you also loves Art. I can really use some direction. Can y'all plz. DM me?

[@LivingWithEve]

Is there any specific question you have in mind? I know when it comes to art my sister in law gave him a tablet and he uses an app called Procreate. Also Masterbooks has an art program. You may want to look into that.

[@specializedmommabear1016]

I'm curious, do you have a youtube channel email? I'd like to chat with you about DS HS.

[@LivingWithEve]

I use [e-mail] for my youtube. It should be in my comment section, at least in my newer videos I put it there.

[@specializedmommabear1016]

@@LivingWithEve thanks