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Childhood trauma, by any other name is still traumatic
I created three questions and answers to assist parents like me–and perhaps like you–who want to better understand children who live with trauma. Continue reading
5 Practical Tips for Young Adults with Autism Seeking Employment…Ron Sandison
Twenty-six million Americans with disabilities are of working age. Every year an additional 50,000 young adults with autism diligently search and struggle for employment. Many of these young adults experience chronic under-employment and unemployment. These practical tips can empower your child for employment and independence. Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Autism, Key Ministry, Resources
Tagged Asperger's Disorder, Autism, Disability Ministry, employment, Inclusion, Ron Sandison, Special Needs Ministry, tips
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Becoming emotionally healthy…
While I’m wrestling with what it means to become a more emotionally healthy leader, I know lots of my colleagues in ministry and lots of parents and family members who follow this blog are wrestling with becoming emotionally healthy in the face of challenges that grow by the day. Continue reading
Building Strong Families in a Hostile Culture
What can we do NOW to build families capable of serving as fortresses…families that honor God and serve as outposts for the reestablishment of Jesus’ Kingdom in the midst of “enemy territory? Continue reading
Churches, mental health inclusion and respite care…
Through providing respite care, churches can step in the gap to meet an immediate need for parents of kids with mental illness while providing an opportunity for members and attendees to serve others in a practical way and connect with families who likely lack a meaningful connection with a local church. Continue reading
Joe Padilla…5 Steps to the Rise of Mental Health Support in the Church
Mental health community support in the church is on the rise and this changes the whole game! As we see more and more influential church leaders share their personal or family experience, the conversation is beginning to take shape in the church. We’re beginning to see a turning of the tide. Continue reading
“I Can’t Do This!”: Facing Your Limitations as a Special-Needs Parent
As you face difficult situations in parenting your child with social, emotional or behavioral challenges or disabilities, remember that none of this is a surprise to God and that He has a plan and purpose for you and your child as you struggle. Continue reading
Posted in Families, Parents, Resources
Tagged Autism, Disability Ministry, Karen Crum, parenting, Persevering Parent, special needs, Special Needs Ministry
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Jolene Philo…A series of very fortunate events
We wrote Every Child Welcome because this command is not limited to children who will sit quietly at His feet and listen, who color between the lines, who raise their hands and wait to be called upon, and who work at grade level.
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Every Child Welcome…the most complete special needs ministry resource I’ve ever come across
This is not a book that will be read once and stuck on a shelf…well-worn copies will be found on the desks and in the workspaces of those serving in children’s ministry, family ministry and special needs ministry because it is destined to become the “go-to” reference when leaders look for answers in seeking to minister with kids with disabilities and their families. Continue reading
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