Homeschooling a Special Needs Student with Kitchie McBride

Stress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 57 In this episode of Stress-Free IEP® Frances Shefter speaks with Kitchie McBride, MHA, a health insurance broker and social security analyst. Kitchie delves into her personal journey of homeschooling her son, who has special needs, and shares insights into the challenges and decisions that led her to adopt homeschooling during his high school years. Her background as a non-practicing physician and her experiences in healthcare finance further enrich the discussion. Tune in to the episode to hear about:  * The transition to homeschooling in high school and its impact on Kitchie's son's education and self-esteem.  * The challenges of balancing work and homeschooling, and the decision to become self-employed to better manage these responsibilities  * Insights into Kitchie's approach to homeschooling, emphasizing self-directed learning and the Montessori model  * The socialization strategies Kitchie employed to ensure her son remained engaged and connected with peers  * The broader implications of homeschooling on personal development and family dynamics Learn more about Kitchie McBride:  * Connect with Kitchie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kitchie-mcbride-mha-81059633/   * Visit Kitchie’s Website: http://kitchiemcbride.com   * Follow Kitchie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchiemcbridemha   * Email: [email protected] *********************************** Stress-Free IEP®:  Frances Shefter is an Education Attorney and Advocate who is committed to helping her clients have a Stress-Free IEP® experience. In each podcast, Frances interviews inspiring people to share information, educate you, empower you and help you get the knowledge you need. Watch more episodes of Stress-Free IEP®:  * On website: https://shefterlaw.com/blog  * On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCff0foIeCETrWbtsQSDwckQ Connect and learn more from your host, Frances Shefter:  * https://shefterlaw.com/#contact-me  * https://shefterlaw.com  * https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesshefter  * https://www.facebook.com/ShefterLawPA  * https://twitter.com/shefterlawpa  * https://www.instagram.com/shefterlawpa  * https://www.tiktok.com/@shefterlawpa