Are you wondering about homeschooling your special needs child but don’t know if it is the right fit for your child or your family, this is a great course that breaks it down for you.  Jennifer brings in 10+ years of her personal experiences homeschooling.  
Her background of social work provides an added perspective.  A must-take for any parent considering homeschooling - neurotypical or atypical!
In this class you will learn: 1.) What you need to know about homeschooling laws and regulations, 2.) Pros and cons of homeschooling, and 3.) Balancing all your family's needs

Discover the guidance you've always wanted for parenting excellence. Our classes provide the tools to be the best parent, whether you're aiming for a strong start or supporting your child through growth and challenges.

Parenting Classes by Vitalxchange

*"Am I a good parent"?* *"Is my kid gonna be okay?"* are some of the top questions on every parent's mind.   In this course, Child Psychologist and mom, Dr. Ely Schneider provides a **5-step parenting roadmap to raise strong, resilient, healthy children**. Take the [Parenting Checkpoint Quiz](https://vitalxchange-staging.web.app/interview/ParentingCheckpoint) to see your progress. We would love to hear your feedback on this [Class Feedback Form](https://forms.gle/4Ptk3vTHW9Eyp1HA9).

A Parent's Roadmap for Confident, Healthy Kids

This course provides a foundational understanding of the meaning and underlying causes of various types of behaviors ranging from not-so-good to challenging we see in neurodiverse children.  Suzanne leads the student through the lens of her own lived experiences as a parent to three neurodiverse teens/adults.

A must-take course for parents whose children struggle with behavior issues.   
Course has three sections:
1. What is behavior?
2. Examples of common behaviors and unique behaviors
3. What do I do?  Becoming a behavior detective

Handling Challenging Behaviors

Is homeschooling for you?

Jennifer is a mom and has a master’s degree in social work. After starting her professional career in social work, she had a son.  Her son is now an amazing 17-year-old boy with autism, apraxia, sensory processing disorder, and a seizure disorder.  She has learned a lot about parenting and understands the resources parents can use to help sort out problems they may see on their parenting journey.  She aims to help parents be their family leaders and not feel at the mercy of others who don't know their child the way a parent does.

Jennifer Rainey, VitalGuide

Guidance on parenting topics and your child's progress from Jennifer Rainey, mom of two with a master’s degree in social work, and experience helping families navigate parenting journeys.

1:1 Video Chat with Jennifer Rainey, VitalGuide

Do you want to communicate more effectively with your nonspeaking or unreliably speaking child?  If traditional speech therapy approaches are not getting the results you're hoping for or if you just want to explore some new options, I would love to share the "outside the box" interventions that have worked for my son, including Spelling to Communicate, Son Rise, and PROMPT therapy.  Let's discuss your child's specific communication challenges and some options that may work for you!

Communication Challenges in Children with Autism

As the mom of a teen who is raising a child with autism and sensory processing challenges, I've learned a lot about how to set up our home to make it a sensory-friendly environment, and I'd love to help you do the same.  Let's discuss your child's specific sensory needs and find creative solutions to help your home be a comfortable and calming place.

Creating a Sensory Friendly Home Environment

Are you thinking about homeschooling?  Let's discuss how to get started and what you'll need to consider to decide if it's the best fit for you and your child.

Home-schooling your child with autism

Choosing the right therapist for your child can be difficult.  Learn where to access therapy and what to ask a therapy provider, so you choose the right therapy provider for your child.

In this session, we will discuss the following:
1.Where and what sources you can potentially access therapy for your child 
2. Discuss questions you should ask your child's therapist before starting treatment
3. Learn what questions you should ask about the therapy being recommended for your child

Is homeschooling for you?

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