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Learning At Home

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Overview

Learning happens throughout a child's life, not just in the classroom. Read more about the strategies that parents can use to support kids' education, therapies, and developing skills at home with these resources.

How can I help my child with schoolwork at home?

Outside the structure of a classroom, many kids benefit from motivational strategies to help them prepare to switch gears and get focused, from following a visual schedule to using reinforcement systems. If your child is attending class online, check out our article Virtual Accommodations & OT Strategies to Use at Home to make virtual education easier for kids with learning differences.

Contents

Overview
How can I help my child with schoolwork at home?
What resources are available to help with math and literacy at home?
Who should I ask if my child needs tutoring or educational therapy?

Top Resources for Learning at Home

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Homeschooling 101
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How Embedded Instruction Can Help With Learning from Home
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5 Resources for Free Visual Aids for Kids
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Educational Therapy 101
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How to Boost Executive Functioning Skills When Learning at Home

Accommodations and Curriculum

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Ideas for School Accommodations When Learning from Home
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Best Reading and Literacy Resources for AAC and Text-to-Speech Users
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11 Resources for Alternate Curriculum in English & Language Arts
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10 Reading Comprehension, Phonics, and Writing Apps for Kids Literacy
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5 Resources for Alternate Curriculum in Math
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Top 9 Resources to Help Your Child with Math at Home

Top Parent Questions

Parent Question
What is a visual schedule and how can it help my child?
Visual schedules can clearly reinforce expectations in a way that’s easy for kids to understand. Being able to visualize the day, week, or even month ahead can help kids complete steps, transition between activities, stay focused, and process information.
Parent Question
What are good apps to use for token reward systems?
There are several apps that can be used for reinforcement and reward systems. Apps with a gaming element seem to have greater longevity because the child has a desire to keep earning. Here are a few we rounded up.
Parent Question
How do I help my child complete tasks?
Getting our kids to participate in non-preferred activities can be incredibly challenging. It often requires reinforcement and motivation. Some parents and therapists have success with using token systems.
Parent Question
How do I help my child with anxiety during virtual learning?
To help kids focus, we can try certain things that enlist their bodies, like adding sensory elements and reminding them to look away from the screen during breaks.
Parent Question
How do I teach my child to be more flexible?
A lot of behaviors, frustrations, and overwhelm stem from our inability to be flexible when presented with everyday challenges. Here are some ways to help your child increase their ability to be flexible.
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Brittany OlsenUndivided Editor

An editor and cartoonist who loves using words and images to simplify and share ideas. She has ten years of experience as a copy editor and lives near Portland, Oregon. She often spends her free time going on nature walks with her dog or trying new bread recipes.

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Jennifer Drew, Undivided Senior Editor

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