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A kid first…AND it’s Down Syndrome Awareness Day

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Dr. G

I know lots of mommas who don’t like sharing their kids’ disabilities with people because then some people will never look at their kids the same way after that disclosure. They will always view the child through disability-tinted glasses. Continue reading →

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Communication Breakdown…Doing Ministry Together Without Diagnostic Labels

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Dr. G

If we decide not to use a medical-based model as a common language around which to serve kids and families in churches, we need a common language for communication with one another that can be readily understood by every staff person and every volunteer at church. I’ll argue that it’s best to to use everyday language while guided by a set of communication principles. Continue reading →

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