Homeschooling the Challenging Child A Practical Guide

by Field, Christine

• ISBN13: 9780805430783
• ISBN10: 0805430784
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-02-01
• Publisher: B&H Books

Summary

Often, families will choose homeschooling because they have children who cannot cope or thrive within traditional educational environments due to special physical or emotional needs. Homeschooling the Challenging Child addresses these special education issues, offering potential and current homeschooling families qualified and expert advice. Experienced homeschool mom and author Christine Field will offer hope and direction for those seeking to offer their children the best educational opportunities available.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(4)
What's Your Challenge? When Homeschooling Does Not Go Smoothly	5	(12)
Defining Terms: Disabilities, Differences, Discipline, Personality, and Learning Styles	17	(10)
A Disability Primer	27	(22)
Attention Disorders: Teaching the Distractible Child	49	(18)
Personality Clashes: Loving the Hard-to-Love Child	67	(16)
Learning Styles: Does Your Teaching Style Mesh with Your Child's Learning Style?	83	(16)
Discipline: How Do You Teach a Child Who Won't Listen to You?	99	(32)
What about Mom, Marriage, and Siblings? Managing Stress, Grief, and Discouragement	131	(30)
Planning a Program for the Challenging Learner	161	(32)
Getting Help: Finding Professionals and Resources	193	(10)
Notes	203	(6)
Biography	209	(2)
Resources	211