Suzanne Wandling, CEO and Co-founder of Homeschoolers.com, and the MPE Unique Learners Coordinator, supports families through coaching, training, and individualized instruction. Suzanne partners with families to help them to confidently homeschool and experience joy in the process. Growing up a Southerner, she attended the University of New Orleans, earning degrees in Elementary and Special Education. Suzanne moved to Kansas to attend the University of Kansas and completed a master’s degree in Special Education. As a trained ICF Coach and Orton Gillingham trained educator, Suzanne is passionate about equipping and encouraging families. Suzanne lives in Kansas with her husband Warren, two daughters, and rescue dog.
MPE Partner Providers
PossAbilities Children's Therapy Group | Merriam, KS and Lee's Summit, MO
PossAbilities pediatric therapy was launched in 2003 with the mission to partner with parents and professionals to provide quality therapy services in the KC metro area.
In 2018, we saw further fulfillment of our goals to partner with other professionals as we joined with Children’s Therapy Group, with its stellar reputation and experienced staff. PossAbilities Children’s Therapy Group continues to grow and strengthen as a team providing individual and group pediatric therapy, speech/ language and motor screenings in preschools and professional training.
Pediatric Connections | Stillwell, Linwood, and Topeka, KS
Mike and Deana founded Pediatric Connections in 2014 with the overarching vision of providing a more effective and compassionate approach to assist children and their families in achieving success and making strides in their daily lives. Deana’s background includes extensive experience serving in multiple school districts, often managing substantial caseloads. Motivated by her specialized training in reflex integration and a deep-seated desire to empower parents with knowledge about nervous system development, she and Mike felt the Lord’s calling to establish their own clinic. This initiative was driven by the belief that they could better cater to the unique needs of students who were facing academic and developmental challenges.
Initially, they began their journey in a modest 1,100 square foot space located at the end of a strip mall. However, the clinic’s positive impact and growing reputation led to rapid expansion. As the team grew and the demand for their services increased, they quickly outgrew that initial location.
A significant turning point occurred in 2017 when they discovered their current, larger facility, situated just a few blocks away. They then purchased the 5,000 square foot building, which allowed them to expand their team, adding more Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs).
Since then, they have consistently pursued growth, exploring new locations and expanding their reach to address the needs of the broader community. In 2023, Mike made the decision to join Deana full-time at the clinic, resigning from his corporate position to provide comprehensive support and contribute to the clinic’s continued growth in numerous impactful ways.
KC Metro Services
Applied Learning Processes | KC Metro
A one-on-one clinic for the treatment of dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Diagnostic evaluation and individualized treatment available for ages 5 and up. http://www.appliedlearningprocesses.com/ Visit our Facebook page for current students’ treatment.
Children's Therapy Services | Overland Park and Mission, KS
Private speech therapy clinic offering family-based speech therapy services. http://www.childrenstherapycts.com/
Kids TLC | Olathe, KS
www.kidstlc.org
St. Nicolas Children's Therapies LLC | Roeland Park, KS
Providing services to children and adolescents. Deborah’s niche is learning disabilities, dyslexia, social skills, the eyes working together for learning, sensory processing, and basically developing the client’s sensory system for increasing abilities for taking in and processing new information.
https://www.snctkc.com/
Other Resources
- College Resources
- Homeschooling with Dyslexia
- Lenexa Sertoma Club – Supports people with speech and hearing difficulties.
- HSLDA Homeschooling The Struggling Learner
- National Challenged Homeschoolers Associated Network (NATHHAN) – This site provides information for families educating special needs children at home.
- Sensory University – Provides a full spectrum of educational items and pediatric fitness products, as well as a library of over 100 titles dedicated to improving the lives of children with many different forms of developmental delay.
- Special Needs Resources for Homeschoolers
- US Autism and Asperger Association
- Autism Toolkit – This article discusses autism as a whole, what people on the spectrum need to succeed as students, and how you can help someone in your life who is on the spectrum reach their full potential. There are specific tips for homeschooling the autistic student.
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