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Category Archives: ADHD
The relationship between ADHD and autism
The implication of all this for church staff and volunteers is to appreciate the reality that if you’ve seen one kid with autism, you’ve seen one kid with autism. Effective strategies for inclusion at church and the resources families find helpful in promoting the spiritual growth of their child aren’t “one size fits all” for kids with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, or both. Continue reading
Posted in ADHD, Autism, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Resources
Tagged ADHD, Autism, comorbidity, default network, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Stephen Grcevich MD
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“Comorbidity”…When Kids Have More Than One Disorder
The concept of comorbidity is important to understand because it helps to explain why kids who carry the same diagnosis may react very differently to environments or experiences at church, why we very much try to avoid the use of diagnostic labels when working with churches and why it is so important for ministry leaders and parents to view each child as a unique individual.
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Posted in ADHD, Controversies, Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, Resources
Tagged church, Church4EveryChild, comorbidity, Inclusion, Key Ministry, mental health, Stephen Grcevich MD
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The Pros and Cons of Medication for Kids
Bottom line…Medication in the hands of an appropriately trained physician can be one instrument God uses in responding to prayers for a child with a serious emotional or behavioral disorder. In the same way, God may use a physician who’s not necessarily a Christian to bring about healing Continue reading
What’s Causing the Epidemic of Mental Illness in Kids?
I spend my days dealing with kids with real disabilities accompanied by well-meaning parents who more so than anything desire the best for their kids and are willing to try the strategies our practice team recommends. Continue reading
Special Needs and Divorce: What Does the Data Say?
New data…Older siblings who can assist in caregiving may play an important role in maintaining family stability and It’s less stigmatizing to have a child with an autism spectrum disorder than it is to have one with a psychiatric disorder. Continue reading
Thinking Orange: “Warm Hearts”…The family’s role in spiritual development is magnified when kids have disabilities…as well as the church’s role (Part One of Two)
Parents of kids with disabilities are often dragging along quite a bit of baggage. Many of them have their own struggles and limitations that undermine the best of intentions when it comes to their personal spiritual development and the spiritual development of their kids. Follow-through may be difficult for many parents, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t want to. The church plays an invaluable role by walking with them, encouraging them and helping them to take the next step. Continue reading
Posted in ADHD, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, Parents, Spiritual Development, Strategies
Tagged ADHD, children's ministry, Church4EveryChild, Disability Ministry, Family Ministry, Harmony Hensley, Katie Wetherbee, Key Ministry, Orange Conference, Reggie Joiner, spiritual development, Think Orange
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All I Want For Christmas: Online Church Campuses for Families of Kids With “Issues”
Technology affords us incredible opportunities to “rethink” how we’re sharing the Gospel with families impacted by disabilities. Continue reading
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