Art of Special Needs Parenting – Support for special needs parents. Homeschool Central Special Needs section – Links are provided that may be helpful to the homeschool family with a special needs child. The majority of these links are autism related, but there are a few that are of general special needs interest. Headstrong Nation – A movement dedicated to a radical new approach to dyslexia. They empower child and adult dyslexics to own their dyslexia, to understand it, and to develop new ways of learning and working based on their individual profiles. International Christian Association of Neurodevelopmentalists – Helpful information and articles. Learn Differently – Encouragement for homeschooling your struggling learner. Phone consultations regarding learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, autism spectrum disorders, and giftedness . STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder – STAR Institute is the premier treatment, research, and education center for children and adults with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). This includes feeding disorders and other disorders with sensory issues such as autism and ADHD.

Special Education Curriculum

Abby Care In-Home Caregiving Training <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-27568869" src="https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bridging-the-Gaps.png" alt="" width="80" height="80" srcset="https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bridging-the-Gaps.png 300w, https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bridging-the-Gaps-150x150.png 150w, https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bridging-the-Gaps-100x100.png 100w, https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bridging-the-Gaps-120x120.png 120w" sizes="(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px" /> Bridging the Gap Dyslexia Center Helps for Special Education Teachers Math-U-See The Nectar Group Picture-based Thinking Skills Speech Therapy Set SPED Homeschool Spelling-U-See

Special Education Guidance & How-to's

Art of Special Needs Parenting <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-27567978" src="https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bloom-Therapy-Resources-300x211.jpg" alt="" width="99" height="69" srcset="https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bloom-Therapy-Resources-300x211.jpg 300w, https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bloom-Therapy-Resources-400x284.jpg 400w, https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bloom-Therapy-Resources-480x337.jpg 480w, https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bloom-Therapy-Resources-214x150.jpg 214w, https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bloom-Therapy-Resources-171x120.jpg 171w, https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bloom-Therapy-Resources.avif 558w" sizes="(max-width: 99px) 100vw, 99px" /> Bloom Therapy Resources Celebrate Kids Dr. Kathy Koch Christian Cottage Schools CHEC Homeschool Guidebook, Chapter 9 “Different Learners” <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-27568903" src="https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dianne-Craft.png" alt="" width="66" height="66" srcset="https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dianne-Craft.png 300w, https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dianne-Craft-150x150.png 150w, https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dianne-Craft-100x100.png 100w, https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dianne-Craft-120x120.png 120w" sizes="(max-width: 66px) 100vw, 66px" /> Dianne Craft ‘Right Brain’ Learning System Early Roots Therapy at Home Learner Success LLC Learning RX Dr. Amy Moore Mobility of Denver <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-27567981" src="https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Multi-Sensory-Reading-Center.jpg" alt="" width="275" height="265" srcset="https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Multi-Sensory-Reading-Center.jpg 275w, https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Multi-Sensory-Reading-Center-156x150.jpg 156w, https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Multi-Sensory-Reading-Center-125x120.jpg 125w" sizes="(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px" /> The Multisensory Reading Center Dr. Jan Parra The Nectar Group Andrea Pitman Patterns of Hope Teach to the Text

Beyond Speech Therapy Learning – Speech and Myofunctional Clinic of the Front Range: Anne Venables Eigner, specializes in articulation, language, thumb and digit sucking, tongue thrust. 303-666-2085. Boulder. Bloom Child Therapists – Child & Adolescent Therapists, Counseling for Children Ages 3-18. (303) 968-1390. Parker. Bloom Therapy Resources, LLC – Tania Rife – We offer on-demand virtual speech therapy through flexible monthly subscription plans, allowing families to access high-quality services from the comfort of their homes and on their schedule. Our offerings include individualized therapy sessions, comprehensive speech-language evaluations, and parent advocacy support—rooted in Biblical values of compassion, integrity, and service. Through our ministry platform, The SLP Advocate, we also equip families with free resources, online courses, and a podcast to help parents navigate IEPs, speech development, and special education needs with wisdom and confidence. 719-373-3933, taniarife@bloomtherapyresources.com. Blue Sky Speech Therapy – Jill Bailey, MS, CCC-SLP – I have been serving homeschool families with testing, speech, language, and learning services for over 25 years. 719-428-6028, jill@blueskyspeechtherapy.com. Brain Balance Achievement Center – An individualized integrated approach to help children overcome symptoms associated with ADHD, Asperger’s, Learning or Processing Disorders, and Behavioral Issues. Virtual/remote. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-27568903" src="https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dianne-Craft.png" alt="" width="78" height="78" srcset="https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dianne-Craft.png 300w, https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dianne-Craft-150x150.png 150w, https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dianne-Craft-100x100.png 100w, https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dianne-Craft-120x120.png 120w" sizes="(max-width: 78px) 100vw, 78px" /> Child Diagnostics with Dianne Craft – educational and nutritional counseling, unique diagnostic program, parent training, adaptive curriculum and resources, including brain integration therapy. Children’s Speech and Reading Center – CSRC is Northern Colorado’s only 501(c)(3) speech-language therapy provider. We provide free screening of all children and our speech-language–reading therapy sessions are provided on a sliding scale fee structure that goes from full fee to zero. We pride ourselves in not turning away a child based on their parent’s ability to pay. Please visit our website for more information or to set up a free screen. Christian Cottage Home School Services with director Teri Spray – Private school diploma program specializing in struggling learners. PACE Training (Processing and Cognitive Skills Brain Training); one-on-one intensive training in 36 different areas of learning combined with an optional program of Master the Code for phonics, reading and spelling. 303-688-6626, christiancottage@aol.com. Connect Education with Pamela Gates and Breanna Stewart – Healing intervention to move a child from struggling academically to learning with ease. They teach inexpensive, doable, successful strategies to implement at home. 303-680-5551, info@connecteducationco.com. Connections Through Horses – Jami Anthony – Provides adaptive and therapeutic horseback riding for children with special needs. Credentials: Colorado Therapeutic Riding Instructor for 13 years and started the program 7 years ago. Defeating Dyslexia with Darci — Darci Ziegler — Provides online reading therapy for students who struggle with reading, working with students age 6 and up. Credentials: Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT); MA in Literacy; Colorado Teaching Certificate; Former Christian school teacher and former homeschooler of dyslexic children. 970-702-5026, darci@defeatingdyslexiawithdarci.com. Early Roots Therapy – Neuro Development Therapy – Targets underlying cause/root problem by evaluating brain and body systems, not focusing on specific symptoms. The website has good information and includes visit/program costs. Denver Metro. Eye Q Advantage – Speed Reading Training with a component of Vision Therapy. Grade Power Learning Southlands – customized academic and cognitive skills programs; homeschool support is one of their specialty programs. 303-928-7644. Aurora. Keen Kids Music – Music and movement for birth to 10 years using world renown. MusikGarten by Roann Keen. 719-650-1080. Elizabeth. LearningRx – Testing a therapy to help with weak cognitive skills that can result in thinking, learning, reading, memory, and attention deficits. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-27567981" src="https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Multi-Sensory-Reading-Center.jpg" alt="" width="275" height="265" srcset="https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Multi-Sensory-Reading-Center.jpg 275w, https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Multi-Sensory-Reading-Center-156x150.jpg 156w, https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Multi-Sensory-Reading-Center-125x120.jpg 125w" sizes="(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px" /> Multisensory Reading Center – Dyslexia Therapy and Tutoring, based in TX but provides online Dyslexia Therapy and Tutoring. NACD National Association for Child Development Bringing – The best treatment and educational services into homes around the world. Sandra R Coulson & Associates – Myo-Functional Therapy. Multiple locations, Denver Metro. Sensory Learning – Unites sensory modalities to improve perception, understanding, and the ability to learn. Boulder. Speechy Keen – Tara Roehl – Speech-Language Pathologist with private clinic focusing on the social/pragmatic needs of students with ADHD, High Functioning Autism, Aspergers, and related disorders. The NeuroDevelopmental Approach – Equip families with specific knowledge, expertise, and methodologies which will assist their children as they prepare for their fullest God-given potential and destiny. The Quiet Wind – Crossinology Brain Integration Technique. Boulder. Transformations for Children and Adults – Brain Integration Therapy/Repatterning. Colorado Springs. Vision Transformation – Vision Directing Action, Multi-disciplinary Assessment and Training. Lakewood.

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FAQ: My child already has an IEP from a public school. What should I do?

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ADHD Resources

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Books & Products

Abilitations – Provide products that support the challenges of working with children with special needs. Partner with Henry OT Services also at www.henryot.com

Accredited Schools Online guide to higher education – A guide for students with disabilities, including hearing impaired and vision impaired as well as a homeschool section.

Affordable Colleges Online guide to higher education – Information to help visually impaired students overcome the challenges they encounter in pursuit of higher education.

Autism Community Store — Located in Aurora.

Braille Institute – The Braille Institute is located in California but their library lending program is nationwide.

Colorado Talking Book Library – Provides books and materials in alternative formats to Coloradans who cannot read standard print. Only for those who have visual impairments, not for students with learning disabilities.

Educators Publishing Services – Programs to help struggling students in reading and math

Pocket Full of Therapy – Assists those concerned with child development to find the unique materials needed to provide effective and motivating therapy and learning

Simplified Learning Products – A reading system for that can help struggling learners.

Teaching Home Magazine – July/August 1994 edition has an excellent section on special needs

Woodbine House books – Publisher of books on disabilities for parents, children, teachers and professionals.

Therapro.com – The Therapy Resource for Families and Professionals. Provides high quality and economical therapeutic and educational resources for all ages and abilities.

Typing.com – Learn and Teach Typing, Free.

Teaching a Child with Special Needs at Home and at School — Judi Munday, an expert Educational Consultant for homeschool families whose children have special needs, has written this book with multiple chapters on a wide range of learning challenges so parents can learn how to recognize what’s causing the child’s difficulties, how those difficulties impact the child’s academics, and effective instructional techniques parents can easily use.

Gifted Students

The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling Gifted Children

Raising Gifted Children in the Christian Faith

Organizations

Davis Dyslexia Association International – Information and training in the methods described in the book “The Gift of Dyslexia.” This is a very kinesthetic approach good for those who are extreme in the dyslexia scale.

Gifted Development Center – Assessment and development of gifted individuals of all ages; also offers testing for dyslexia.

HSLDA Struggling Learners– Includes some great information on beginning diagnosis.

Learning Disabilities Association of America – LDA provides information, solutions and resources to support people with learning disabilities and those that care for and educate them.

NATHHAN (National Challenged Homeschoolers Associated Network) – A support network to encourage and equip parents who homeschool children with special needs or disabilities.

National Down Syndrome Society – Not specific to home education but does provide helpful information.

Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association – This organization has support groups (primarily in the Colorado front range area) and some parent education and is a great resource for DS. However, they do not provide any specific supports for home education.

Understood.org – Offers resources and support for learning and attention issues. A lot of general information helpful to parents.

Other Unique Learner's Resources

	HSLDA’s Homeschooling with Special Needs
	SPED Homeschool
	CHEC’s Unique Learners’ Blog

Therapy Programs

	Beyond Speech Therapy Learning – Speech and Myofunctional Clinic of the Front Range: Anne Venables Eigner, specializes in articulation, language, thumb and digit sucking, tongue thrust. 303-666-2085. Boulder.
	Bloom Child Therapists – Child & Adolescent Therapists, Counseling for Children Ages 3-18. (303) 968-1390. Parker.
	Bloom Therapy Resources, LLC – Tania Rife – We offer on-demand virtual speech therapy through flexible monthly subscription plans, allowing families to access high-quality services from the comfort of their homes and on their schedule. Our offerings include individualized therapy sessions, comprehensive speech-language evaluations, and parent advocacy support—rooted in Biblical values of compassion, integrity, and service. Through our ministry platform, The SLP Advocate, we also equip families with free resources, online courses, and a podcast to help parents navigate IEPs, speech development, and special education needs with wisdom and confidence. 719-373-3933, taniarife@bloomtherapyresources.com.
	Blue Sky Speech Therapy – Jill Bailey, MS, CCC-SLP – I have been serving homeschool families with testing, speech, language, and learning services for over 25 years. 719-428-6028, jill@blueskyspeechtherapy.com.
	Brain Balance Achievement Center – An individualized integrated approach to help children overcome symptoms associated with ADHD, Asperger’s, Learning or Processing Disorders, and Behavioral Issues. Virtual/remote.
	Child Diagnostics with Dianne Craft – educational and nutritional counseling, unique diagnostic program, parent training, adaptive curriculum and resources, including brain integration therapy.
	Children’s Speech and Reading Center – CSRC is Northern Colorado’s only 501(c)(3) speech-language therapy provider. We provide free screening of all children and our speech-language–reading therapy sessions are provided on a sliding scale fee structure that goes from full fee to zero. We pride ourselves in not turning away a child based on their parent’s ability to pay. Please visit our website for more information or to set up a free screen.
	Christian Cottage Home School Services with director Teri Spray – Private school diploma program specializing in struggling learners. PACE Training (Processing and Cognitive Skills Brain Training); one-on-one intensive training in 36 different areas of learning combined with an optional program of Master the Code for phonics, reading and spelling. 303-688-6626, christiancottage@aol.com.
	Connect Education with Pamela Gates and Breanna Stewart – Healing intervention to move a child from struggling academically to learning with ease. They teach inexpensive, doable, successful strategies to implement at home. 303-680-5551, info@connecteducationco.com.
	Connections Through Horses – Jami Anthony – Provides adaptive and therapeutic horseback riding for children with special needs. Credentials: Colorado Therapeutic Riding Instructor for 13 years and started the program 7 years ago.
	Defeating Dyslexia with Darci — Darci Ziegler — Provides online reading therapy for students who struggle with reading, working with students age 6 and up. Credentials: Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT); MA in Literacy; Colorado Teaching Certificate; Former Christian school teacher and former homeschooler of dyslexic children. 970-702-5026, darci@defeatingdyslexiawithdarci.com.
	Early Roots Therapy – Neuro Development Therapy – Targets underlying cause/root problem by evaluating brain and body systems, not focusing on specific symptoms. The website has good information and includes visit/program costs. Denver Metro.
	Eye Q Advantage – Speed Reading Training with a component of Vision Therapy.
	Grade Power Learning Southlands – customized academic and cognitive skills programs; homeschool support is one of their specialty programs. 303-928-7644. Aurora.
	Keen Kids Music – Music and movement for birth to 10 years using world renown.
	MusikGarten by Roann Keen. 719-650-1080. Elizabeth.
	LearningRx – Testing a therapy to help with weak cognitive skills that can result in thinking, learning, reading, memory, and attention deficits.
	Multisensory Reading Center – Dyslexia Therapy and Tutoring, based in TX but provides online Dyslexia Therapy and Tutoring.
	NACD National Association for Child Development Bringing – The best treatment and educational services into homes around the world.
	Sandra R Coulson & Associates – Myo-Functional Therapy. Multiple locations, Denver Metro.
	Sensory Learning – Unites sensory modalities to improve perception, understanding, and the ability to learn. Boulder.
	Speechy Keen – Tara Roehl – Speech-Language Pathologist with private clinic focusing on the social/pragmatic needs of students with ADHD, High Functioning Autism, Aspergers, and related disorders.
	The NeuroDevelopmental Approach – Equip families with specific knowledge, expertise, and methodologies which will assist their children as they prepare for their fullest God-given potential and destiny.
	The Quiet Wind – Crossinology Brain Integration Technique. Boulder.
	Transformations for Children and Adults – Brain Integration Therapy/Repatterning. Colorado Springs.
	Vision Transformation – Vision Directing Action, Multi-disciplinary Assessment and Training. Lakewood.

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