High School for Learning Delayed Children

Special Learners

Sometimes as we struggle along with our struggling children, the time for high school sneaks up and leaves us feeling overwhelmed with inadequacy. A child with special needs, by definition is two years delayed academically; meaning typical high school subjects may be...

Learning Made Easier

Special Learners

by Dana Stahl, The Old Schoolhouse Homeschooling children with learning disabilities presents its own set of challenges. However, these challenges can lead to teachable moments that develop into lifetime solutions. For example, computational accuracy, making...

Signs Your Child May Be a Struggling Learner

Special Learners

by Leigh Morrison As a speech-language pathologist and homeschool parent for over twenty years, I have had the privilege of working with families in both academic and home settings. One question parents often ask is, “Why does my child struggle so much with...

Make Me a Cake

Special Learners

by Lisa Lenhoff, Our Autism Pilgrimage Sometimes, on the good days, I watch my daughters playing in the yard. Three beautiful girls. Three of my dearest earthly treasures. I see my oldest daughter. I see her eight-year-old legs, running, barefoot and carefree through...

An Out of the Box Journey

Graduation, High School, Homeschool, Special Learners

Meet Jake Jake Barrett began his homeschool journey in fourth grade after being bullied in his local public school because of his disabilities. Son of CHEA members Joel and Roxanne Barrett, Jake has been a part of Victor Valley Desert Christian Academy, a CHEA Support...

Infrequently Asked Questions

Convention, Preschool Articles, Special Learners, Support Groups

Most of us have questions in our heads we never ask aloud. Perhaps we feel silly asking or don’t want to embarrass ourselves. Well, I’m not one of those silent ones. I’m usually the person raising my hand in a meeting asking, “What about. ....