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Autism resources for ministry leaders and families
Key Ministry has developed an array of resources for pastors, church staff members, volunteers and families interested in supporting kids with autism spectrum disorders. We encourage you to share these resources freely with church leaders or families that would find them helpful. Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Key Ministry, Resources, Sandra Peoples
Tagged Autism, Autism Awareness Month, Chuck Swindoll, church leaders, Colleen Swindoll-Thompson, Dave Lynden, Emily Colson, families, Jeff Davidson, Katie Wetherbee, Key Ministry, Mike Woods, Resources, Sandra Peoples, Stephen Grcevich MD
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The suicide epidemic among high-functioning persons with autism
Adults with autism and no intellectual disability are over NINE TIMES MORE LIKELY to commit suicide when compared to their age-matched peers. Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Controversies, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Special Needs Ministry
Tagged #LIUB, Autism, Autism Awareness Month, children's ministry, Christianity Today, churches, Disability Ministry, Key Ministry, mental illness, risk factors, Sandra Peoples, sensory processing, social communication, social isolation, Special Needs Ministry, Stephen Grcevich MD, student ministry, suicide
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Our kids (and families) aren’t defined by a diagnosis…
Your child is not defined by their diagnosis. They’re the same kid that they were when they got up this morning, with the same strengths, weaknesses, gifts and talents. As Christians, we’re defined by who we are in Christ. Their diagnosis is not their identity. Continue reading
Autism Awareness Month…New blog series and more!
I’ll be doing a miniseries on The Evidence for Complimentary and Alternative Treatments for Kids With Autism Spectrum Disorders. Continue reading
Mike Woods: C3: Comfort, Confirm, Challenge…Part Two
Christianity is about entering into relationships with people…to include children with autism and other special needs. And in order to be able to do that, it’s important to be familiar with how Jesus, the Master of developing relationships, interacted with people. That’s why we use what I call the C3 model: Comfort, Confirm, Challenge that’s based on His interactions with people with disabilities. Continue reading
