In this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, host Peggy Ployhar, SPED Homeschool Founder and CEO, is joined by Uzma Akser—homeschool mom, Executive & Leadership Coach (ACC), Certified Autism Specialist, and Neuroinclusion Advocate. Uzma shares her unique coaching strategies that empower homeschool success by turning children's passions into learning opportunities, especially for unique learners.

As the Founder of Uzma Akser Coaching and Consulting (UACC) and Motherhood on the Spectrum (MoS), Uzma talks about her journey in transforming her son’s love for technology into educational projects and how she applies coaching principles in home education. She also offers advice for parents transitioning from traditional schooling to homeschooling, particularly for unique learners, and explains how to balance academic, life, and social skills development.

Uzma shares the lessons learned from founding her company and how her personal experiences shape her approach to neuroinclusion coaching for educators and corporate leaders. Tune in for practical strategies, inspiration, and expert insights on creating a homeschool environment where passion fuels learning!

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction to Peggy Ployhar and Uzma Akser

05:00 – Turning a Passion for Technology into a Learning Opportunity

15:00 – How Coaching Influences Home Education for Unique Learners

25:00 – Advice for Parents Transitioning to Homeschooling

35:00 – Balancing Academics, Life Skills, and Social Development

45:00 – Identifying and Leveraging Children’s Passions in Education

55:00 – Uzma’s Journey from Advocacy to Founding UACC and MoS

1:05:00 – Addressing Misconceptions About Neuroinclusion in Education and Workplaces

To join in the after-show conversation, join the Empowering Homeschool Conversations Q&A group here: https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations

*You must have a Navigator Membership or higher on Homeschool Heroes to be part of this group.

To get a membership or upgrade your membership, visit: https://www.spedhomeschool.com/membership

To connect with Uzma and her resources, visit: https://coachingwithuzma.com/

Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/

To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit:

https://annieyorty.com/

https://www.leilanimelendez.com/

https://elarplearning.com/

https://solimaracademy.com/

Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

In this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, host Peggy Ployhar, SPED Homeschool Founder and CEO, is joined by Uzma Akser—homeschool mom, Executive &amp; Leadership Coach (ACC), Certified Autism Specialist, and Neuroinclusion Advocate. Uzma shares her unique coaching strategies that empower homeschool success by turning children's passions into learning opportunities, especially for unique learners.
As the Founder of Uzma Akser Coaching and Consulting (UACC) and Motherhood on the Spectrum (MoS), Uzma talks about her journey in transforming her son’s love for technology into educational projects and how she applies coaching principles in home education. She also offers advice for parents transitioning from traditional schooling to homeschooling, particularly for unique learners, and explains how to balance academic, life, and social skills development.
Uzma shares the lessons learned from founding her company and how her personal experiences shape her approach to neuroinclusion coaching for educators and corporate leaders. Tune in for practical strategies, inspiration, and expert insights on creating a homeschool environment where passion fuels learning!
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to Peggy Ployhar and Uzma Akser
05:00 – Turning a Passion for Technology into a Learning Opportunity
15:00 – How Coaching Influences Home Education for Unique Learners
25:00 – Advice for Parents Transitioning to Homeschooling
35:00 – Balancing Academics, Life Skills, and Social Development
45:00 – Identifying and Leveraging Children’s Passions in Education
55:00 – Uzma’s Journey from Advocacy to Founding UACC and MoS
1:05:00 – Addressing Misconceptions About Neuroinclusion in Education and Workplaces
To join in the after-show conversation, join the Empowering Homeschool Conversations Q&amp;A group here: <a href="https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations">https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations</a>
*You must have a Navigator Membership or higher on Homeschool Heroes to be part of this group.
To get a membership or upgrade your membership, visit: <a href="https://www.spedhomeschool.com/membership">https://www.spedhomeschool.com/membership</a>
To connect with Uzma and her resources, visit: <a href="https://coachingwithuzma.com/">https://coachingwithuzma.com/</a>
Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit <a href="https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/">https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/</a>
To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at <a href="https://spedhomeschool.com/">https://spedhomeschool.com/</a>
To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit:
<a href="https://annieyorty.com/">https://annieyorty.com/</a>
<a href="https://www.leilanimelendez.com/">https://www.leilanimelendez.com/</a>
<a href="https://elarplearning.com/">https://elarplearning.com/</a>
<a href="https://solimaracademy.com/">https://solimaracademy.com/</a>
Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: <a href="https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/">https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/</a>

Welcome to Empowering Homeschool Conversations, your authority in navigating the world of homeschooling diverse learners. 

Featuring Peggy Ployhar from SPED Homeschool, Annie Yorty from AnnieYorty.com, Leilani Melendez from Living with Eve, Stephanie Buckwalter from ELARP Learning, and Dawn Jackson from Dawn Jackson Educational Consulting & Tutoring.

With over 75 years of combined homeschooling expertise, experiences, and perspectives, this group is eager to share their wealth of wisdom to empower your homeschooling journey.

So, grab your favorite mug, settle in and get ready for insightful discussions, valuable insights, and practical tips as these experts and their guests dive into the hottest topics in homeschooling. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler, just considering this path, or anywhere in between you don't want to miss a minute of these enlightening conversations that will empower your child to thrive in their homeschool environment.

Join us to give your homeschool the power boost it needs to successfully educate the unique learners in your home.

Would you like to view our upcoming broadcast schedule? VIsit this page to see our upcoming calendar of guests and discussions. 

And, make sure to join the ongoing Empowering Homeschool Conversations Group to submit your questions ahead of the show AND to join us for post-show conversations. 

Links to Us:

https://spedhomeschool.com/

https://annieyorty.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve

https://elarplearning.com/

https://solimaracademy.com/

Welcome to Empowering Homeschool Conversations, your authority in navigating the world of homeschooling diverse learners. 
Featuring Peggy Ployhar from <a href="https://spedhomeschool.com/">SPED Homeschool</a>, Annie Yorty from <a href="http://annieyorty.com">AnnieYorty.com</a>, Leilani Melendez from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve">Living with Eve</a>, Stephanie Buckwalter from <a href="https://elarplearning.com/">ELARP Learning</a>, and Dawn Jackson from Dawn Jackson <a href="https://solimaracademy.com/">Educational Consulting &amp; Tutoring</a>.
With over 75 years of combined homeschooling expertise, experiences, and perspectives, this group is eager to share their wealth of wisdom to empower your homeschooling journey.
So, grab your favorite mug, settle in and get ready for insightful discussions, valuable insights, and practical tips as these experts and their guests dive into the hottest topics in homeschooling. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler, just considering this path, or anywhere in between you don't want to miss a minute of these enlightening conversations that will empower your child to thrive in their homeschool environment.
Join us to give your homeschool the power boost it needs to successfully educate the unique learners in your home.
Would you like to view our upcoming broadcast schedule? VIsit <a href="https://www.spedhomeschool.com/calendar" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.spedhomeschool.com/calendar&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1725443900686000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1LeDnIrq-iB6Bc4L_MBpOr">this page</a> to see our upcoming calendar of guests and discussions. 
And, make sure to join the ongoing <a href="https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1725443900686000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2m1V7tHfGe--MntqRkn4UM">Empowering Homeschool Conversations Group </a>to submit your questions ahead of the show AND to join us for post-show conversations. 
Links to Us:
<a href="https://spedhomeschool.com/">https://spedhomeschool.com/</a>
<a href="https://annieyorty.com/">https://annieyorty.com/</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve">https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve</a>
<a href="https://elarplearning.com/">https://elarplearning.com/</a>
<a href="https://solimaracademy.com/">https://solimaracademy.com/</a>

Power up your at home teaching strategies with Empowering Homeschool Conversations! Join Peggy Ployhar, Founder & CEO of SPED Homeschool, as she hosts a special guest each week for a conversation that will empower you to teach successfully at home.

Empowering Homeschool Conversations

Welcome to Empowering Homeschool Conversations, your authority in navigating the world of homeschooling diverse learners. 

Featuring Peggy Ployhar from SPED Homeschool, Annie Yorty from AnnieYorty.com, Leilani Melendez from Living with Eve, Stephanie Buckwalter from ELARP Learning, and Dawn Jackson from Dawn Jackson Educational Consulting & Tutoring.

With over 75 years of combined homeschooling expertise, experiences, and perspectives, this group is eager to share their wealth of wisdom to empower your homeschooling journey.

So, grab your favorite mug, settle in and get ready for insightful discussions, valuable insights, and practical tips as these experts and their guests dive into the hottest topics in homeschooling. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler, just considering this path, or anywhere in between you don't want to miss a minute of these enlightening conversations that will empower your child to thrive in their homeschool environment.

Join us to give your homeschool the power boost it needs to successfully educate the unique learners in your home.

Would you like to view our upcoming broadcast schedule? VIsit this page to see our upcoming calendar of guests and discussions. 

And, make sure to join the ongoing Empowering Homeschool Conversations Group to submit your questions ahead of the show AND to join us for post-show conversations. 



Links to Us:

https://spedhomeschool.com/

https://annieyorty.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve

https://elarplearning.com/

https://solimaracademy.com/

Welcome to Empowering Homeschool Conversations, your authority in navigating the world of homeschooling diverse learners. 
Featuring Peggy Ployhar from <a href="https://spedhomeschool.com/">SPED Homeschool</a>, Annie Yorty from <a href="http://annieyorty.com">AnnieYorty.com</a>, Leilani Melendez from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve">Living with Eve</a>, Stephanie Buckwalter from <a href="https://elarplearning.com/">ELARP Learning</a>, and Dawn Jackson from Dawn Jackson <a href="https://solimaracademy.com/">Educational Consulting &amp; Tutoring</a>.
With over 75 years of combined homeschooling expertise, experiences, and perspectives, this group is eager to share their wealth of wisdom to empower your homeschooling journey.
So, grab your favorite mug, settle in and get ready for insightful discussions, valuable insights, and practical tips as these experts and their guests dive into the hottest topics in homeschooling. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler, just considering this path, or anywhere in between you don't want to miss a minute of these enlightening conversations that will empower your child to thrive in their homeschool environment.
Join us to give your homeschool the power boost it needs to successfully educate the unique learners in your home.
Would you like to view our upcoming broadcast schedule? VIsit <a href="https://www.spedhomeschool.com/calendar">this page</a> to see our upcoming calendar of guests and discussions. 
And, make sure to join the ongoing <a href="https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations">Empowering Homeschool Conversations Group </a>to submit your questions ahead of the show AND to join us for post-show conversations. 
 
Links to Us:
<a href="https://spedhomeschool.com/">https://spedhomeschool.com/</a>
<a href="https://annieyorty.com/">https://annieyorty.com/</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve">https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve</a>
<a href="https://elarplearning.com/">https://elarplearning.com/</a>
<a href="https://solimaracademy.com/">https://solimaracademy.com/</a>

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