Ep. 106 - She Was Denied a Diagnosis Because She Homeschools — Here's What We're Doing About It

A homeschool mom gets her son tested for dyslexia — he qualifies — and they refuse to give him the diagnosis because he's homeschooled. They called it "failure to educate." Have you ever been interrogated, profiled, or made to feel like a suspect just because you homeschool?Homeschool expert Christy-Faith — author of Homeschool Rising, with over 20 years in education — shares three powerful strategies for handling hostile service providers, explains the power differential homeschool families face at appointments, and introduces the Christy-Faith List: a free nationwide directory connecting homeschool families with businesses and providers who support them.🎁 Free Resource: The Christy-Faith ListFind homeschool-friendly businesses and providers — doctors, therapists, dentists, and more — all in one free, searchable directory.👉 christy-faiths-list.com• $20 Gift Card Giveaway — Share the list with 10 families and get $20 at the Christy-Faith shop• Young Entrepreneur Program (ages 12–17) — Free listing for homeschool kids who run a businessIn this episode, you'll learn:Why homeschool families face a real power differential at doctor's offices and evaluationsHow to pre-screen providers before you're ever in the roomWhat to say to flip the script and play offense instead of defenseHow to know what's in a provider's lane — and what isn'tWhat the Christy-Faith List is and how to use it (it's free)How the Young Entrepreneur program supports homeschool kids ages 12–17How to get a $20 gift card just for sharing the Christy-Faith List with 10 familiesWhy 4 million homeschool families represent real purchasing power — and how to use itResources Mentioned:The Christy-Faith List — Free directory of homeschool-friendly businesses and providers$20 Gift Card Giveaway — Share the list with 10 families and get $20 at the Christy-Faith shopYoung Entrepreneur Program (ages 12–17) — Free listing for homeschool kids who run a businessThrive Homeschool Community — Christy-Faith's membership community for homeschool momsSponsors:Summit Healthshare✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans👉 Visit summithealthshare.comBJU Press Homeschool✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level👉 Visit bjupresshomeschool.com/christyCTC Math✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!👉 Visit CTC MathLearningRx✔ Proven program to strengthen cognitive skills — attention, memory, reading, and more✔ Backed by 35 years of research✔ Use code HOME50 for $50 off your cognitive skills assessment👉 Visit learningrx.comConnect with Christy-Faith:• Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschool• TikTok: @christy_faith• Website: christy-faith.com• Book: Homeschool Rising🎧 Love the show? Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a homeschool mom who needs it!