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Supporting Neurodivergent Kids in Homeschooling: A Conversation with Amy Bodkin
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Enjoy this episode of the podcast – a great conversation with Amy Bodkin, an autistic former school psychologist currently dedicated to supporting homeschooling families raising neurodivergent children.
Amy shares her expertise in creating tailored, budget-friendly strategies to enhance learning experiences for children with special needs. This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice and personal anecdotes, backed by thorough research and a deep understanding of individual needs.
Key Takeaways:
Tailored Approaches Over One-Size-Fits-All: Both Colleen and Amy underline the importance of personalized curriculum choices to cater to each child’s unique interests and needs. Amy's data-driven and developmental approach ensures children are viewed and supported as whole individuals.
Silver Bullet Solutions vs. Research: Amy emphasizes the value of thorough research and experimenting with alternatives like vision therapy and tailored educational resources. The "right" solution might not be readily available, but finding it can make a world of difference.
Holistic Parenting: Amy's philosophy revolves around balance in daily life, whether it's diet, activity, or learning. She advocates for seeing children as individuals and recognizing the significance of their developmental stages in shaping their educational journey.
Links and Resources from Today’s Episode
Our sponsors for today’s episode are CTC Math and Lexercise
- Pre-Order – The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners
- Raising Lifelong Learners Membership Community – The Learners Lab
- Raising Resilient Sons by Colleen Kessler, M.Ed.
- Special Needs Kids Are People Too by Amy Bodkin
- Amy Bodkin Consulting
- Fixing My Gaze: A Scientist's Journey Into Seeing in Three Dimensions by Susan R. Barry
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Manage episode 430784464 series 2077060
Enjoy this episode of the podcast – a great conversation with Amy Bodkin, an autistic former school psychologist currently dedicated to supporting homeschooling families raising neurodivergent children.
Amy shares her expertise in creating tailored, budget-friendly strategies to enhance learning experiences for children with special needs. This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice and personal anecdotes, backed by thorough research and a deep understanding of individual needs.
Key Takeaways:
Tailored Approaches Over One-Size-Fits-All: Both Colleen and Amy underline the importance of personalized curriculum choices to cater to each child’s unique interests and needs. Amy's data-driven and developmental approach ensures children are viewed and supported as whole individuals.
Silver Bullet Solutions vs. Research: Amy emphasizes the value of thorough research and experimenting with alternatives like vision therapy and tailored educational resources. The "right" solution might not be readily available, but finding it can make a world of difference.
Holistic Parenting: Amy's philosophy revolves around balance in daily life, whether it's diet, activity, or learning. She advocates for seeing children as individuals and recognizing the significance of their developmental stages in shaping their educational journey.
Links and Resources from Today’s Episode
Our sponsors for today’s episode are CTC Math and Lexercise
- Pre-Order – The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners
- Raising Lifelong Learners Membership Community – The Learners Lab
- Raising Resilient Sons by Colleen Kessler, M.Ed.
- Special Needs Kids Are People Too by Amy Bodkin
- Amy Bodkin Consulting
- Fixing My Gaze: A Scientist's Journey Into Seeing in Three Dimensions by Susan R. Barry
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