Dyslexia and Literature Based Curriculum
When I was planning out our homeschool year and what type of curriculum to use I was really drawn to literature based curriculum options. To me, they looked ideal and [...]
Yes, Homeschooling Your Autistic Child Is Possible
I remember when Grasshopper was ready to start kindergarten. His endless amounts of energy, excessive talking, obsessive behaviors, and constant business had worn me out. I was excited to be [...]
The Isolation of Special Needs Parents
Parenting special needs children comes with a whole host of emotions that can be difficult to deal with. One of the most difficult for so many of us is the [...]
The Day My Son Was Diagnosed With Autism
We walked into the doctor's office early that morning. Grasshopper once again had a tough time sleeping the night before. He laid down on the floor to try to sleep [...]
Preparing Your Child For Surgery
Ladybug's cerebral palsy has required numerous surgeries in her short 8 years of life. So many in fact that I've lost count. Yes, I know I should really know how [...]