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I do not have any children that have diagnosed LD's either, although my daughter did have trouble learning to read due to a vision problem. I just wanted to encourage everyone to cover their ears when it comes to being told your LD child "just can't do it". I have several ps teachers in my family, and they all speak about how some kids just can't learn. It really grieves my heart that they have that attitude, and that the kids who have trouble learning are in a class with that kind of teacher. There are kids who don't want to learn; who have a tough home environment and aren't motivated or supported in their learning; many do have LD's...but I believe every child can learn, at their own pace, within their own abilities. That is what homeschooling allows all of us to do, LD or not. So, be confident in yourselves and your abilities to teach your children. God always equips those he calls. He knew you would make the choice to homeschool before you did, and he gave you these children to raise because He believes you are the best qualified to teach them. Trust in HIm, and 'sift out the chafe'.

W2W, thanks so much for sharing your successes. You are such an encouragement to all of us here!

When it comes to LD, I think of what my brother went through, and then look at the fast progress my own son is making. Two totally different experiences. For children with LD, I truly believe that the *most* important thing for them is individual teaching, one-on-one. They need someone who is patient and willing to work a little longer with them on each item. I do value all the training that special ed teachers get, but also know that they don't have the means to give the kids the one thing that will really make a difference, and I know that I can. They just can't get that in ps. No matter how awesome and skilled and loving a teacher is, they just can't give that critical attention that LD children need.

Just thought I'd add my 2 cent's worth in here.
Thank you, moms, for walking this road with me. And thank you for speaking up about it.
Congratulations on your dd's achievements, W2W!
I had my dd evaluated by a ed/pych at our university. He agreed, in writing, that hsing her was the best educational option for her, considering her scattered abilities.
Many times children w/ LDs have social interaction issues too. Why ask a child to do something that is difficult for them, and then make it more stressful/difficult by asking them to do it in a setting that is often less than comfortable for them.
jewell
mom to 10
teacher to some w/
nonverbal learning disorder, cognitive disorder, ADD, sensory integration issues, word finding problems, borderline dyslexia, fine motor deficits.......
you get the idea!
btw..those same bodies that house the above challenges are also creative, some very bright, wonderful children.