Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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Are you homeschooling a child with special needs and struggling to find curriculum that actually works?

In this video, I share real-life strategies, tools, and curriculum options that make learning fun, flexible, and effective—so your child can thrive at their own pace. These approaches are designed for children with autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, and other learning differences, and are perfect for homeschool parents who need practical, hands-on solutions.

I’m Leilani Melendez, homeschool consultant, evaluator, and mom to children who learn differently. I’ll walk you through curriculum, games, and strategies that bring joy back to learning while supporting different learning styles.

In this video, you’ll learn:

What to consider when choosing curriculum for special needs learners

Resources that work for reading, math, writing, science, and history

Hands-on strategies and games to engage your child

Flexible approaches that meet your child where they are

Encouragement and practical advice from a parent and homeschool consultant

📌 Perfect for families homeschooling children with learning differences or struggling learners. You are not alone on this journey.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
1:20 Equipping Minds
5:20 Games
6:16 Science & History
7:10 Reading
14:50 Math
17:30 Flash Cards for Words
19:00 Language Arts
20:46 Writing
25:00 Special Reads for Special Needs

🔗 CURRICULUM & RESOURCES

Equipping Minds: equippingminds.com

Sally Michael Books: amzn.to/4mFSHMp

Alphablocks: @officialalphablocks
Numberblocks Resources: @Numberblocks / amzn.to/4mGZKVj

Cubes From Lakeshore Learning: lakeshorelearning.com/products/blocks-manipulatives/fine-motor-development/giant-alphabet-beads/p/EE228

SnapWords: amzn.to/3FpiFDk

How To Teach Kids To Read With Down Syndrome: amzn.to/4jrYXVb

Preschool Sight Words Workbook: amzn.to/4dNiYVc

Rod & Staff: amzn.to/3FDAxKC

Handwriting Without Tears: amzn.to/4jAuvZk

So Happy To Learn: sohappytolearnathome.com

Special Reads For Special Needs: specialreads.com
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***This video is for adults, not kids.