You Can Homeschool Your Neurodivergent Learner—and We Can Help!
Unpack the frequently asked questions of how to homeschool struggling learners and those who learn differently. Be encouraged and equipped as Rochelle shares diagnostic checklists for struggling learners, discusses common roadblocks homeschooling parents face (and how to navigate them), and gives strategies for achieving success with your children who learn differently.
Dr. Rochelle Matthews-Somerville is an esteemed educator with over twenty-five years of clinical experience in early childhood and special education. With a background that includes an MS in special education focused on autism/Asperger syndrome and behavior disorders and a doctorate in psychological and cultural studies with a concentration in severe and communication disorders, she has served as a university professor, county-wide autism specialist, educational consultant, and K-12 resource teacher. In 2010, Dr. Matthews-Somerville co-founded EFM Educational Consultants, channeling her expertise to support homeschooling families, particularly those with children with disabilities. Since joining the Home School Legal Defense Association in 2019 as a special needs educational consultant, she now serves as an educational resource specialist. Dr. Matthews-Somerville, a mother of six, has been homeschooling her children for fifteen years and remains dedicated to providing high-quality, inclusive educational resources and support to families.
