Category Archives: Spiritual Development

The Taboo Topic: Medication at Church for Kids With ADHD (Part Three)

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Dr. G

In a nutshell, it should be possible to find a solution for church for kids who benefit from medication at school. Continue reading →

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A Unique Perspective on the “Orange” Movement

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Dr. G

We know that there are lots of things that parents can do to significantly enhance the likelihood that their kids will grow up to be passionate followers of Christ who are actively engaged in a faith community with fellow Christians and intentional in using their gifts and talents to serve others. Most parents would want that for their kids. They just need someone to show them what to do. Continue reading →

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The Taboo Topic: Medication at Church for Kids With ADHD (Part One)

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Dr. G

If your child’s experience at church is as important as their experience at school, the need for effective treatment at church is as great as their need for treatment at school. Continue reading →

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What Keeps Kids With ADHD Out of Church? Part Two

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Dr. G

Kids with ADHD don’t do well in situations when they perceive the activity or the topic as boring or irrelevant, and unfortunately that’s the case in too many churches Continue reading →

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What Keeps Kids With ADHD Out of Church? Part One

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Dr. G

In all probability, the kids aren’t coming to church if the parent doesn’t bring them to church. Continue reading →

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The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree…ADHD in Families

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Dr. G

We can talk about ministry environments and curriculum all we want, but we’re not going to be able to help kids with ADHD to grow spiritually unless we can connect with and build influence with their parents.
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Spiritual Challenges for Kids With ADHD

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Dr. G

Today, we’ll take a look at how delays in development of specific executive functions contribute to challenges for kids with ADHD in growing spiritually. Continue reading →

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How are Kids and Teens with ADHD Different?

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Dr. G

Dr. Barkley’s theories suggest that ADHD is a disorder not only of attention, but of executive functioning as well. Executive functioning describes a set of cognitive abilities involved in controlling and regulating other abilities and behaviors. Such functions are necessary in initiating goal-directed behavior, suppressing impulses arising from lower brain centers, and planning future behavior. Continue reading →

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How might bipolar disorder affect church participation and spiritual development?

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Dr. G

It’s more likely in our practice that a family of a child with an autism spectrum disorder will be involved with church than a family of a child with bipolar disorder. Continue reading →

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