Category Archives: Resources

PTSD and Kids With Special Needs…Inclusion Fusion Library

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Dr. G

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder most commonly associated with combat veterans that also affects children with special needs. Jolene will discuss six common myths and misconceptions about PTSD in children. Continue reading →

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The many types of childhood trauma

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Dr. G

As we launch into a series on trauma, a good place to start might be to define what exactly constitutes trauma? Continue reading →

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What’s ahead for Inclusion Fusion?

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Dr. G

We’re taking a break from Inclusion Fusion for 2013, assembling the resources for something more ambitious in 2014. Continue reading →

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Key Ministry Fall Preview…

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Dr. G

it’s time to begin a new ministry year. Our crew at Key Ministry has been hard at work making preparations. Here’s what we have in store for you this Fall… 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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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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Downloadable presentations on Slideshare

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Dr. G

We now have downloadable handouts on the site for 26 presentations, including the following Key Ministry presentations…
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A milestone reached…and a look at what’s ahead

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Dr. G

We need a forum for advancing the conversation within the church about the need to minister more effectively to families of children with mental illness, trauma and developmental disabilities. Continue reading →

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DSM-5: Recognizing the signs of trauma in kids

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Dr. G

Most importantly for the sake of our discussion, the symptom thresholds for establishing a diagnosis in children and teens have been changed to take into account differences in the ways that trauma is manifested in kids, and a unique set of diagnostic criteria have been established for identification of PTSD in kids ages six and under.
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