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Anyone familiar with Dr. Ross Greene - Collaborative Problem Solving Techniques?

Has anyone read Dr. Ross Greene's book -"The Explosive Child" and the concepts behind Collaborative Problem Solving for neuro-challenged children? If so what do you think of it? Do you utilize the techniques and what are your results? ~a

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by a on 07-26-2008
Utilizing Public School Services While Homeschooling

Has anyone decided to utilize their local public school "specialized services" such as the Intermediate Unit for their special needs child while homeschooling? Examples of this would be: Vision Therapist, OT/PT Services etc. If so, why have you chosen to do so and what are the benefits? What...

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by hsiamy on 07-26-2008
Re: New to homeschooling son suffered stoke long and short term memory problems any idaes

Hi there, Are you familiar with any cognitive rehab therapies that are designed specifically for brain injured/ neuro. impaired individuals? There are specific programs where they focus on Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy (you may have to find a local agency that specifically provides this type of service...

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by hsiamy on 07-25-2008
Re: Is it ADHD, bipolar (?), now diagnosed with Graves'

Hi there, Wow...you have certainly been through a lot. I am glad that you posted this so others can hear your story. The HSI community is here to help and support you along the journey. Many homeschoolers face similar challenges such as you described in your post. It is important to have connections...

Posted to Getting Started (Forum) by hsiamy on 04-10-2008
Re: Bipolar Child

I am glad that you liked it! I am so sorry for your loss...I remember the days of sitting in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (the NICU club) and wishing so badly that I didn't have to experience any of it...but ultimately in the end we somehow emerged on the other side w/a new found strength and...

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by a on 01-25-2008
Re: Bipolar Child

Dear a, I just read your post on Welcome to Holland. I began to cry. I am even crying as I write this post. That is exactly how I feel right now. I didn't sign up for Holland. I would much rather be in Italy. I lost my first son to a very serious heart condition. I didn't want to be part of that...

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by pks on 01-25-2008
Curriculum planning for special needs

Does anyone here use a curriculum consultant to plan their program for their special needs kids? Would you share how it is going and how they have helped? christinefield

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by christinefieldhsi on 01-05-2008
Teaching writing to special needs kids

Teaching writing is a formidable challenge - even when our kids are regular learners. When they have learning issues, it's an even bigger task! What techniques or programs have you used to teach writing? Chris

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by christinefield on 12-11-2007
Re: special needs

Hello ~a, Welcome to the board! I know and respect Sharon Hensley. She has given me lots of good advice over the years. She also does curriculum consultations. Does Jouber Syn. also have physical ramifications? Do you get any other services? wheatonmomma

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by wheatonmomma on 12-05-2007
Re: special needs

HI there! I am a homeschool momma of 2 special needs boys. Both of my children are diagnosed w/a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder called Joubert Syndrome...this affects the dev. of the cerebellum...therefore, causing many other neuro. based issues. I have been homescholing for several yrs. now...

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by a on 12-04-2007

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