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Tag Archives: Autism
The Purpose of Diagnostic Criteria
Think about this…Diagnosis is ultimately used as a tool to facilitate the treatment of patients/clients with identifiable medical/psychiatric disorders.
Does the church treat kids with disabilities? Or do we disciple them? Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Controversies, Key Ministry
Tagged Autism, church, diagnosis, Dr. Fred Volkmar, dsm-5, Key Ministry, Stephen Grcevich MD
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Mini-Series: No Labels…Should Diagnosis Matter at Church?
This coming week, we’ll take a closer look at the topic No Labels…Should Diagnosis Matter at Church? Here’s a preview: Continue reading
Posted in Resources
Tagged Asperger's Disorder, Autism, church, diagnosis, Key Ministry, No Labels, Stephen Grcevich MD
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Inclusion Fusion Speakers…Cara Daily
I’m very pleased to announce Cara will be joining us as a faculty member for Inclusion Fusion, speaking on the topic Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Tips for the Church. Continue reading
What Do We Know About Kids at Risk of Behaving Aggressively?
The most important take home point is that there’s a pretty good chance kids who struggle with aggressive behavior at church have some condition that predisposes them to act that way or have been victims of such behavior themselves.
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Posted in Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry
Tagged ADHD, anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Key Ministry, maladaptive aggression, PTSD
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How Dads are Impacted When Kids Have Disabilities
Examination of contributing factors to the higher rates of depression seen among men with teen or young adult children with autism may help us better appreciate what it’s like to walk in the shoes of a father of a child with a significant disability. Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Families, Key Ministry, Parents
Tagged Autism, Depression, disabilities, Disability Ministry, Father's Day, fathers, Inclusion, Key Ministry, special needs, Stephen Grcevich MD
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CDC: One in Six U.S. Children Have Developmental Disabilities
If this is true of society at large, how much more true should it be of the church? While churches don’t necessarily need to create “programs” to address the spiritual growth of kids with developmental disabilities, the church certainly needs to devote time and energy to acquiring the resources to lend support to parents of kids with developmental disabilities as they function in their role as primary faith trainers of their children. Continue reading
The relationship between ADHD and autism
The implication of all this for church staff and volunteers is to appreciate the reality that if you’ve seen one kid with autism, you’ve seen one kid with autism. Effective strategies for inclusion at church and the resources families find helpful in promoting the spiritual growth of their child aren’t “one size fits all” for kids with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, or both. Continue reading
Posted in ADHD, Autism, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Resources
Tagged ADHD, Autism, comorbidity, default network, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Stephen Grcevich MD
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Special Needs and Divorce: What Does the Data Say?
New data…Older siblings who can assist in caregiving may play an important role in maintaining family stability and It’s less stigmatizing to have a child with an autism spectrum disorder than it is to have one with a psychiatric disorder. Continue reading
Resources on Autism for Church Staff and Volunteers
I’d like to share three excellent ministry or educational resources with our friends who currently serve on staff or volunteer in churches with an interest in becoming better equipped to welcome and include kids with autism spectrum disorders and their families.
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