Homeschool group, Learning Differences, said that the number of kids with learning disabilities has continuously been growing. However, although the number is increasing rapidly, the resources to teach these children properly is sadly lacking at present.
Thus, the group is opening its door to all children with learning disabilities. The group wants to help all children who are facing learning challenges to become social and learn at the same time, according to ABC 13.
Tammi Wright, the founder of Learning Differences, began homeschooling her own children with learning difficulties 13 years ago. After seeing how her own children benefited from homeschooling, Wright decided to create her own school group to help other children who have learning differences.
Learning Differences uses interactive activities like museum visits and doing activities at the park. The social activities allow the students to interact with other students who are experiencing the same differences. Moreover, Wright said the group also teaches the students various subjects including history and math.
"We personally do a combination of some online classes; we take some classes out in the community," Wright explained to Houston News. "In some cases our curriculum overlaps a great deal. In other areas I create my own curriculum."
Learning Disabilities and Art https://t.co/Owl9pjX7uP via @YouTube
Great short video by a student with dyslexia,dyspraxia & Irlen Syndrome.— Anna Kerr (@AnnaBigBird) Marso 13, 2016
The group is currently available to students in the Northwest Houston area, including the communities of Katy, Tomball, Cypress, Jersey Village, and Spring. It is open to students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The group handles students who were diagnosed with Down syndrome, dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, deafness and Autism.
Wright said that Learning Differences is the right place for the kids that have learning difficulties. She said that the program will develop students' social skills in an environment that is totally accepting. "They have a chance to socialize with other kids and with parents who really understand and accept who they are for who they are," she said.
