What if the problem isn’t your child—but the environment they’re expected to learn in?

In this episode, Cheryl talks with Corianda “Corey,” a homeschooling mom of six living in Spain, about raising neurodivergent kids and what happened when traditional school stopped working for her family. With three sons on the autism spectrum and experiences with ADHD, Corey began questioning whether the system was actually designed to help children like hers thrive.

She shares how her family transitioned from the UK school system to homeschooling, how environment and freedom dramatically changed her children’s confidence, and why self-directed learning can be especially powerful for neurodivergent kids. Cheryl and Corey also discuss worldschooling, socialization outside the classroom, learning to read when children are truly ready, and why giving kids agency over their time can unlock creativity and real-life skills.

Today Corey runs a worldschooling community in Spain where homeschooling families gather to learn, explore, and grow together.

If you’re a homeschooling parent—or considering home education for a neurodivergent child—this conversation will open your mind to what’s possible.

Find Corey here: www.shepherdsrest.org  

Facebook: www.facebook.com/shepsrest 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/shepsrest

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