My daughter is "special needs". It was a big reason why I chose to pull her out of public school and homeschool instead. I have researched a lot of the benefits and struggles with homeschooling a child who has struggles, and here are a few links:
HSLDA Special Needs has lots of information on homeschooling the special needs child.
Homeschooling the Learning Disabled and Other Special Needs Child from Bayshore Educational has links.
Experiences of ADHD-Labeled Kids Who Switch... from Peter Gray.
HSLDA Homeschooling and ADHD
I have found that my daughter responds very well to one-on-one, to being able to take a break- 5 minutes or a day- if necessary, to be able to slowly reinforce skills in focusing and handling emotions, and to be able to use right-brain and alternative methods of learning lessons. I have learned there are numerous different techniques, skills, and options that can be used as needed to help me as her teacher and parent.
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