Category Archives: Inclusion Fusion

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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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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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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Autism Awareness Month…What about the siblings?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Dr. G

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, I thought it would be appropriate to share a few resources focusing on siblings of kids with special needs, along with a wonderful resource from the Key Ministry website. Continue reading →

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Chuck Swindoll talks about autism…

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Dr. G

Chuck spoke at length about the impact of Jonathan’s disability on their family, how his presence in the family has been a blessing, and how Jonathan has helped him become more effective in his ministry to people with disabilities. Continue reading →

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Speakers and Topics for Inclusion Fusion 2012

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Dr. G

Here’s a current list of speakers committed to joining us for Inclusion Fusion 2012! Continue reading →

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Stuff that’s too good to ignore…John Knight

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Dr. G

His presentation for Inclusion Fusion truly captured the spirit of the Web Summit…For the Sake of Your Own Joy! Why Your Church Should Want Families Like Mine. Continue reading →

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Stuff that’s too good to ignore…Rhett Smith

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Dr. G

Rhett Smith shared a very powerful presentation for Inclusion Fusion 2012 in which he examined how our views on anxiety often exclude those struggling with it from our church communities…along with the ways in which God uses our anxiety for good Continue reading →

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Stuff that’s too good to ignore…Gillian Marchenko

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Dr. G

We’re asking our leaders to forward the links to this post/video to pastors, church staff members or families who would have interest in Gillian’s presentation on loss and grief in parenting children with special needs, along with other Inclusion Fusion presentations in the Stuff That’s Too Good to Ignore series.
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Cara Daily…Do I have to have surgery to open my heart to Jesus?

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Dr. G

We’re continuing our series on Stuff That’s Too Good to Ignore with a look back at a fabulous interview Katie Wetherbee did with Dr. Cara Daily for this year’s Inclusion Fusion on the topic of communicating abstract concepts about God and faith to children and teens with autism spectrum disorders who think very concretely.
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