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What Can the Church Do to Help Families of Kids With Mental Illnesses?
What would you like to see the church do to better serve families of kids with mental illnesses? Aware of any innovative strategies employed by churches or small group within churches that have helped to demonstrate the love of Christ while meeting immediate needs? Please post comments and links below. Continue reading
“Comorbidity”…When Kids Have More Than One Disorder
The concept of comorbidity is important to understand because it helps to explain why kids who carry the same diagnosis may react very differently to environments or experiences at church, why we very much try to avoid the use of diagnostic labels when working with churches and why it is so important for ministry leaders and parents to view each child as a unique individual.
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Posted in ADHD, Controversies, Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, Resources
Tagged church, Church4EveryChild, comorbidity, Inclusion, Key Ministry, mental health, Stephen Grcevich MD
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ADHD and Spiritual Development: Tying it All Together
What if God allows some kids and adults to have ADHD so that He might use their condition to connect them to their larger family in Christ? What if he created them with a unique set of traits and abilities to carry out a special role on His team?
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Posted in ADHD, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Ministry Environments, Parents, Spiritual Development, Strategies
Tagged ADHD, children's ministry, church, Family Ministry, Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, Parents, spiritual development, Stephen Grcevich MD, youth ministry
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Karen Sunderhaft: Expert Tips on Teaching Kids With ADHD (Part Three)
There may be some of you out there who believe that your child should sit still and listen attentively to the homily or sermon, but I would set the goal of asking your child to try to find one thing that they either heard or saw at church that they really liked. Set this expectation up ahead of time, so the child knows what will be happening. Continue reading
Karen Sunderhaft: Expert Tips on Teaching Kids With ADHD (Part Two)
Nationally recognized educator, author and ADHD expert Karen Sunderhaft is sharing teaching tips this week for ministry leaders and volunteers serving kids with ADHD. Today, we’ll focus on tips for pastors and ministry leaders. C4EC: What are some helpful hints you’d … Continue reading
Karen Sunderhaft: Expert Tips on Teaching Kids With ADHD (Part One)
You need to take the time at the beginning of the year to set up some classroom rules and expectations so the rest of the year just flows peacefully and successfully….at least most of the time. Continue reading
The Taboo Topic: Medication at Church for Kids With ADHD (Part Three)
In a nutshell, it should be possible to find a solution for church for kids who benefit from medication at school. Continue reading
Posted in ADHD, Families, Key Ministry, Parents, Spiritual Development
Tagged Adderall XR, ADHD, church, Concerta, Focalin XR, medication, Stephen Grcevich MD, Vyvanse
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The Taboo Topic: Medication at Church for Kids With ADHD (Part One)
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
Posted in ADHD, Key Ministry, Spiritual Development
Tagged Adderall XR, ADHD, church, Church4EveryChild, Concerta, Key Ministry, Stephen Grcevich MD, Vyvanse
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