A tutor, by definition, is “a private teacher, typically one who teaches a single student or a very small group.” With classrooms exploding in size and schools working to corral their numbers into manageable statics, it can sometimes be incredibly difficult to teach children with special needs in the way they need to be taught. All children learn at a different pace and in their own ways, which is why it’s important for us as parents, educators and professionals to help find and secure the best, most appropriate education possible – even if it’s through non-traditional routes.

Often times, children with special needs become frustrated and overwhelmed in large classroom environments causing behaviors and disruption.

Supplemental learning through special needs tutoring has rapidly grown in popularity in the United States. With classroom sizes continuing to increase and the lack of budget to support the much needed resources, parents have begun to take their child’s academic future into their own hands. A special needs tutor takes the curriculum currently being taught in your child’s traditional classroom and molds it to fit their specific learning needs.  Before the advent of worldwide internet and a global network of users, seeking special needs tutoring could be difficult, if not wholly impossible, in some cases.

Since talking about disabilities was still taboo in many circles, word of mouth from those “in the know” was one of the only ways to find qualified special needs tutors, and even that fell flat in some instances. The school system might have had access to information about tutors, as well as therapists and other special needs professionals, but only if they were in your area. Should you live in a small town or not know a lot of people, this could prove to be fruitless.

Luckily, special needs tutoring has grown by leaps and bounds over the last decade and in so many ways: assistive technology, private tutoring, and advanced life skill therapy – the list goes on and on. When it comes to special needs tutoring, Special Education Resource is the only online tutoring company dedicated solely to children with special needs and their parents. Our qualified, professional special needs tutors all hold various degrees in special education. Working within all areas of special needs (learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, autism, and much more), our tutors specialize in molding the material your child is currently being taught in a way that best fits your child’s learning needs.

The technology for online special needs tutoring is fairly simple: you will need a webcam, computer and internet. See? It’s really easy. We offer several types of tutoring lessons, from a one-time lesson to regularly scheduled sessions (supplemental learning), and with the kind of flexibility you need for your busy schedule.

Special needs tutoring is rising in popularity at a quick pace, and we hope to be able to assist you and your child in the near future. It really does take a village to raise a child, and this is especially true for children with special needs. At Special Education Resource, we work hard to help parents navigate the murky, confusing waters of special education. Through special needs tutoring, free consultations and hundreds of special education related articles, we have set out on a mission to arm you with the tools necessary to ensure your child with special needs reaches their excellence.