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Category Archives: Families
Special Needs and Divorce: What Does the Data Say?
The level of understanding about autism in the community has progressed to the point that having a child with the condition has become more socially acceptable. The same is true of Down’s Syndrome, which is caused by a specific chromosomal abnormality. Mental health is still a taboo topic. It’s less stigmatizing to have a kid with an autism spectrum disorder than a kid with a psychiatric disorder. Continue reading
Posted in ADHD, Autism, Families, Key Ministry, Parents
Tagged ADHD, Autism, divorce, Down's Syndrome, Family Ministry, Key Ministry, special needs, Stephen Grcevich MD
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How Dads are Impacted When Kids Have Disabilities
Last year, an interesting study was presented at the International Society For Autism Research suggesting that over 30% of fathers of teens and young adults with autism experience symptoms of depression significant enough to warrant clinical attention. Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Families, Key Ministry, Parents
Tagged Autism, Depression, disabilities, Disability Ministry, Father's Day, fathers, Inclusion, Key Ministry, special needs, Stephen Grcevich MD
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Stuff that’s too good to ignore…Matthew Stanford
Matt’s talk should be required viewing for pastors and church staff seeking to more effectively minister to families impacted by mental illness. Continue reading
Next Steps for the Disability Ministry Movement…
God is clearly raising up many empowered leaders to advance the cause of including families impacted by disabilities at church. But what common strategies should leaders and organizations adopt in order for the movement to advance? Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Strategies
Tagged church, Disability Ministry, Inclusion, Key Ministry, partnership, Special Needs Ministry
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No excuses…
One of my primary takeaways from last week’s Inclusion Fusion is the idea that the church no longer has any excuses for not proactively including kids with disabilities and their families into the life of the church. Continue reading
Two Inclusion Fusion Bonuses
Thanks to the generosity of our partners at Pajama Conference, Inclusion Fusion is going to be available online for two extra weeks. All of the presentations will remain available through Sunday, December 2nd. Continue reading
Final Day of Inclusion Fusion 2012! Chairman’s Choices…
Today, I want to highlight some presentations that address a personal cause of mine…the inclusion of kids and families at church who struggle with mental illness. Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety Disorders, Autism, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry, Parents, Resources
Tagged anxiety, Autism, church, Disability Ministry, Dr. Cara Daily, Dr. Matthew Stanford, Inclusion Fusion, Jolene Philo, mental illness, PTSD, Rhett Smith, Special Needs Ministry Web Summit
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Hey Kidmin Friends! Join Us For Inclusion Fusion 2012!
We hope to bring leaders together from across the church…senior pastors, children’s pastors, church staff members, disability ministry professionals, volunteers, parents and caregivers to brainstorm ways of welcoming and including including more kids with disabilities and their families into our local churches. Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Autism, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Parents, Strategies
Tagged Adoption, Autism, children's ministry, church, Disability Ministry, Foster Care, Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, kidmin, parenting, PTSD, respite care, Special Needs Ministry Web Summit
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