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Ep. 106 - She Was Denied a Diagnosis Because She Homeschools — Here's What We're Doing About It

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The Christy-Faith Show
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Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

A homeschool mom gets her son tested for dyslexia — he qualifies — and they refuse to give him the diagnosis because he's homeschooled. They called it "failure to educate." Have you ever been interrogated, profiled, or made to feel like a suspect just because you homeschool? Homeschool expert Christy-Faith — author of Homeschool Rising , with over 20 years in education — shares three powerful strategies for handling hostile service providers, explains the power differential homeschool families face at appointments, and introduces the Christy-Faith List: a free nationwide directory connecting homeschool families with businesses and providers who support them. 🎁 Free Resource: The Christy-Faith List Find homeschool-friendly businesses and providers — doctors, therapists, dentists, and more — all in one free, searchable directory. 👉 christy-faiths-list.com • $20 Gift Card Giveaway — Share the list with 10 families and get $20 at the Christy-Faith shop • Young Entrepreneur Program (ages 12–17) — Free listing for homeschool kids who run a business In this episode, you'll learn: Why homeschool families face a real power differential at doctor's offices and evaluations How to pre-screen providers before you're ever in the room What to say to flip the script and play offense instead of defense How to know what's in a provider's lane — and what isn't What the Christy-Faith List is and how to use it (it's free) How the Young Entrepreneur program supports homeschool kids ages 12–17 How to get a $20 gift card just for sharing the Christy-Faith List with 10 families Why 4 million homeschool families represent real purchasing power — and how to use it Resources Mentioned: The Christy-Faith List — Free directory of homeschool-friendly businesses and providers $20 Gift Card Giveaway —…