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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
Are Parents of Kids With ADHD Stigmatized at Church?
Earlier this week, Shannon Dingle had a wonderful post on her blog The Works of God Displayed (I’d highly encourage readers of this blog to subscribe to Shannon’s blog) on perceptions of folks in the church about the diagnosis of ADHD. I’d encourage you to read her post, because I’m challenged to express my opinions as eloquently as she did on her blog. I very much appreciate as well the comments on her blog from a pastor (Perry) who was willing to give voice to some of the thoughts and feelings Shannon was seeking to describe in her post.
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Posted in ADHD, Controversies, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Key Ministry
Tagged ADHD, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Parents, Shannon Dingle, Stephen Grcevich MD, stigma, The Works of God Displayed
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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
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Tagged ADHD, Autism, comorbidity, default network, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Stephen Grcevich MD
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“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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Who’s Missing?
After you get home from church, I want to challenge you to ponder something beyond which family at church won the fashion show. (Don’t ask me how I know about that one…let he who is without sin cast the first stone.) Consider this…Who wasn’t there? Do you have friends and neighbors who couldn’t come to church because their kids have emotional, behavioral or developmental issues that make church attendance and participation nearly impossible. Continue reading
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Tagged Inclusion, Key Ministry, Stephen Grcevich MD
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Thinking “Orange”…Takeaway Points
When church leaders consider the opportunity to minister to and influence parents and siblings who otherwise miss out on the benefits of a local church, the potential impact of an inclusive family ministry on the surrounding community becomes readily apparent. Continue reading
Defining the Win
A win for Key Ministry occurs whenever a child with a hidden disability or their family experiences a meaningful connection with their larger family in Christ through a local church. Continue reading
The Village Project: Discovering Unmet Needs of Families of Kids With Disabilities (Part Two)
Nobody knows a child with special needs better than the parents. They are the real experts and anyone who wants to help the IP must listen carefully to the family members and take their views into treatment considerations.
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What Keeps Kids With ADHD Out of Church? Part Two
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
What Keeps Kids With ADHD Out of Church? Part One
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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