Homeschooling The ADD ADHD Child
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Homeschooling Children with ADD/ADHD
Introduction
Homeschooling offers diverse options for teaching, but finding the right resources for children with ADD/ADHD can be challenging. As both a clinician and a parent of a gifted son with ADHD, I was determined to find a solution when traditional schools couldn't meet his needs. His daily struggles were evident, even describing an anxious feeling as having "Carnitors" (his term for T-Rex's) in his stomach. Through my journey, I discovered several valuable resources that transformed our homeschooling experience.
Customized Learning Environment
Children with ADD/ADHD thrive in environments with minimal distractions, structured learning sessions, and tailored educational materials. They benefit from short learning bursts followed by physical activities, and lessons scheduled during their most attentive periods. After assembling lessons daily, I found two remarkable resources to streamline the process.
Key Resources
AOL at School
AOL at School is a fantastic free resource (http://www.aolatschool.com) offering a wealth of information and access to complete online textbooks from kindergarten through high school. It's my go-to for satiating my son's curiosity about various topics?"no library trips required!Time4Learning
Time4Learning (http://www.time4learning.com) serves as the cornerstone of our curriculum, providing an interactive multimedia experience covering all basic subjects. For kids with ADD/ADHD, lessons can be broken into 10-minute snippets. Subjects like Language Arts often incorporate health, science, and history, ensuring comprehensive learning. This system allows my son to advance at his own pace while mastering the material. The platform also provides an assignment book for recording progress, which is essential for school board reviews. Their responsive customer service and continuous improvements are added bonuses.Additional Resources
- Education World: Offers countless ideas, worksheets, and activities (http://www.education-world.com/). It's beneficial to dedicate an entire day to one subject, exploring it through various formats like reading, watching videos, and practical applications.
- Discovery School: (http://school.discovery.com/)
- ABC Teach: (http://www.abcteach.com/)
- FunBrain: (http://www.funbrain.com/)
- SuperKids: (http://www.superkids.com/)
- Everything4Kids: (http://www.kapili.com/topiclist.html) - Ideal for older or advanced students.
- KidsKnowIt: (http://www.kidsknowit.com/)
These resources offer fun, engaging activities for ADD/ADHD children, even on days when sticking to the basics is challenging. Our interests often lead us to explore wildlife (http://www.enature.com), dinosaurs, or space (NASA).
Practical Tips
Set up your child’s computer with desktop shortcuts to their designated educational sites. Limiting options prevents overwhelming them and helps maintain focus. For us, this approach has turned reading from a daunting task into a delightful experience. My son went from avoiding pages with "far too many words" to reading confidently and asking, "Was I reading fluently, Mommy?"
Conclusion
By utilizing these resources, I've reclaimed the time needed to pursue part-time work, while my son continues to flourish in his education. These tools can support any child and homeschooling family in crafting a successful educational journey.
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