Every child deserves a learning journey designed just for them.
A United Community of Homeschoolers Unlimited proudly supports families of children with special needs—because homeschooling opens the door to flexibility, patience, and personalized care that every learner deserves.
We understand that traditional classrooms may not always meet the unique needs of children with developmental, cognitive, behavioral, or physical differences.
That’s why we walk beside parents—equipping, empowering, and encouraging them every step of the way.
We help families:
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- Receive legal homeschool status to educate their own special needs student
- Navigate special education requirements within South Carolina’s homeschool law
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- Develop individualized homeschool learning plans (IHLP) that honor their child’s pace and strengths
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- Access community, professional, and therapeutic resources that support both parent and student
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- Feel confident that their homeschool path is both legal and loving.
Whether your child has a diagnosed learning difference such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or other exceptionalities—or simply learns best through alternative approaches—our association provides compassionate, practical guidance to make your homeschool thrive.
Because every child can learn. Every family can succeed. And every homeschool can flourish with the right support.
AUCHU’s Service Offerings for Members with Children with Special Needs
🧭 Administrative and Legal Guidance
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- Assistance interpreting South Carolina Option 3 homeschool laws for special needs students
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- Help writing and maintaining an Individualized Home Education Plan (IHEP) (similar to an IEP)
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- Sample documentation templates for progress reports and accommodations
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- Guidance on maintaining records for potential re-entry into public/private schools
📚 Educational Support
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- Curriculum consultation for children with various learning profiles (dyslexia, ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorder, etc.)
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- Access to adapted lesson plans or visual/kinesthetic learning tools
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- Workshops for parents on differentiated instruction and multi-sensory teaching strategies
💬 Parent Coaching and Emotional Support
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- Monthly support groups (virtual and in-person) for parents of children with special needs
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- One-on-one parent consultations for educational planning, burnout prevention, and self-care
🧒 Student Enrichment and Therapy Connections
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- Directory of trusted therapists (speech, occupational, behavioral) who understand homeschool schedules
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- Partnerships with local therapy centers offering homeschool discounts