Tag Archives: sensory processing disorder

Everyone is welcome at church tonight…

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Dr. G

Some Christmas wishes come true! Continue reading →

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Christmas challenges for kids with common mental health concerns…

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Dr. G

We’ll look at three common struggles the kids with mental illness experience over Christmas break and offer ideas parents might try to minimize the impact of the holidays upon their children. Continue reading →

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The Front Door…Online Church For Families Impacted By Disabilities

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Dr. G

We believe The Front Door represents a new expression of Christian community…an online extension of the local church through which children and families may be introduced to Jesus Christ via technology in environments chosen by their parents and caregivers at times of the day when families impacted by disability may be more receptive to teaching and discipleship. Continue reading →

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Sensory processing as a barrier to “doing church”

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Dr. G

Ministry environments that some kids find engaging may be experienced as noxious by children with heightened reactivity to sensory stimulation. Let’s consider the range of potential situations that would present challenges to families of kids with sensory processing difficulties. Continue reading →

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Christmas struggles for kids with mental health issues

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Dr. G

Kids with common mental health conditions react to the holidays very differently than do adults. Today, we’ll look at three struggles common during Christmas break among the kids and families we serve, and suggest practical strategies for parents to minimize the impact of the holidays upon their children. Continue reading →

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More Stuff You Should Know About Kids With Asperger’s Disorder

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Dr. G

This past Tuesday, we reviewed the diagnostic criteria for Asperger’s Disorder and emphasized the notion that the unique pattern of strengths and weaknesses seen in kids with the disorder complicates efforts to serve them programmatically. We’ll continue our discussion today by examining three additional characteristics of many kids with Asperger’s that often complicate their ability to participate in activities at church.
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Barb Dittrich: My ADHD Sundays

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Dr. G

Do we sit down front where she is more engaged or sit in the back where fewer people see and judge our parenting skills? Wherever we are seated, she must be sandwiched between her father and I so that no physical tussles with siblings recur. Continue reading →

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