Category Archives: Families

The enduring effects of trauma and abuse in childhood

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Dr. G

Christians…and the church can have an enormous impact through helping children to grow up in loving and supportive homes that offer protection (to the degree possible) from toxic stress. Continue reading →

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Belong to Believe…Libby Peterson

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Dr. G

We need a new paradigm to reach those families OUTSIDE the church whose lives are shaped by the special needs of their child. We must find ways to BUILD relationships, enter each other’s realities and BRING them into some expression of Christian community – inviting them to BELONG so that they might come to BELIEVE. Continue reading →

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Sun Shine Down…An interview with Gillian Marchenko

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Dr. G

What I’ve learned through parenting kids with Down syndrome, what I think I probably knew cerebrally as a believer but now relay on concretely, is my daily need for God. There’s just no way I can parent without him. Continue reading →

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Loss and Grief in Parenting Children with Special Needs…Inclusion Fusion Library

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Dr. G

We’ll start our series with a video from a well-known author…and our guest blogger for this weekend-Gillian Marchenko. Gillian spoke on the topic Loss and Grief in Parenting Children with Special Needs for Inclusion Fusion 2012. Continue reading →

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Resources for Christian schools seeking to pursue inclusion

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Dr. G

One of the greatest benefits we see for inclusion is that it truly is a program for all. Every student enters into a community of care that allows teachers to highlight relationships and living with one another in ways they could never have achieved without a child like Isaac. Inclusion forms the habits and hearts of each child present. Continue reading →

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A Parent’s Greatest Fear

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Dr. G

“I was afraid that I did something to cause my child’s problems.” Continue reading →

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Advocating for inclusion in Christian schools…tips for parents

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Dr. G

Remember it doesn’t take a huge investment—you and your school don’t have to have all the answers today. You might get a lot of “yes, but” answers in the beginning. If you and your school leaders can keep the big picture in mind, you can find a way to ensure your student is part of the community. Continue reading →

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Including Kids With Special Education Needs in Christian Schools: CLC Network

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Dr. G

Do you strive to mirror the body of Christ? Are you developing students for Christian service? Is diversity of talents important? Inclusion can be key to all of those goals. Continue reading →

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If this were your kid…

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Dr. G

I’ll try to share some general answers to the “If this were your kid” question pertaining to medication on the basis of diagnosis and clinical presentation. Continue reading →

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When should we question if our child is getting the right treatment?

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Dr. G

There’s an opportunity cost to ineffective treatment. If treatment is not helping, it’s probably hurting…if it’s preventing your child from having access to a more effective treatment.
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