Q
Will homeschooling my dyslexic child help her in achieving what the public school can't offer? Do I need to be specially educated to help in homeschooling her?
A
Yes, homeschooling may be beneficial to your dyslexic child, and no, in most states you do not have to be specially trained to teach your daughter. Parents Instructing Challenged Children publishes a wonderful list about the advantages of learning at home. A strong desire to help your child and a firm belief that she can and will succeed are really the most important requirements as you begin your homeschool journey. You will have to do a bit of research to discover the best teaching method for your daughter. Here are some resources to help you get started:
- Homeschooling Your Child with Special Needs
- Leaving School and Learning at Home
- "How to Homeschool" information center
- How to Reach and Teach Children With Dyslexia by Cynthia M. Stowe
- The Gift of Dyslexia: Why Some of the Smartest People Can't Read and How They Can Learnby Ronald D. Davis, Eldon M. Braun, and Joan M. Smith
- How to Teach Your Dyslexic Child to Read: A Proven Method for Parents and Teachers by Bernice H. Baumer
- To Teach a Dyslexic by Don McCabe
- Discover Your Child's Learning Style by Mariaemma Willis, M.S. and Victoria Kindle Hodson, M.A.