HOMESCHOOLING TEENS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

<p>Natalie Vecchione is the special guest on this episode about homeschooling teens with developmental disabilities and how to successfully launch them into adulthood. Natalie's podcast is <a href="https://www.fasdhope.com/" target="_blank">FASD Hope</a>. Her new book is <a href="https://www.fasdhope.com/resources/" target="_blank"><em>Blazing New Homeschool Trails: Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities</em></a>.<br> <br> Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. <a href="https://www.bookshark.com/request-a-catalog/">Request a homeschool curriculum catalog</a> or <a href="http://www.bookshark.com/instructors-guide-samples">download samples</a> at <a href="http://www.bookshark.com/">bookshark.com</a>.<br> <br> <strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong><br> <br> 02:25 Natalie talks about how valuable unit studies are for neuro-divergent students and that they can be just a single day!</p> <p>06:15 Natalie's personal story about adopting her son and discovering he had fetal alcohol syndrome.</p> <p>09:21 Natalie's choice to homeschool her children including her daughter who has dyslexia.</p> <p>12:50 Why it's key to focus on strengths not weaknesses.</p> <p>15:09 Don't be married to a curriculum. Be willing to adjust it.&nbsp;</p> <p>16:51 The isolation and loneliness of homeschooling a teen with developmental delays.</p> <p>21:38 What keeps Natalie going when days are difficult: her 3 whys.</p> <p>23:54 The analogy of the dirt road.</p> <p>31:27 Natalie talks about her new book.&nbsp;</p> <p>33:51 The woodworking apprenticeship her son is doing.</p> <p>38:45 Be your child's guidance counselor.</p> <p>40:38 Use your teen's interests to craft a unique homeschooling experience.</p> <p>48:29 Teaching kids <strong>inter</strong>dependence.</p> <p>51:06 Natalie's advice to her younger self.<br> <br> If you'd like to share an aha moment, an inspirational quote, a homeschool hack, a book you're loving, or a suggested podcast topic/guest, <a href="https://homeschool.bookshark.com/podcast/">leave a comment at bookshark.com/