Today's blog post addresses the topic of child abuse. It is a powerful account of both human evil and the forgiveness available through Christ. Please read with care.
Family Care Plans: Podcast Episode 091
Supporting Students with Invisible Disabilities Podcast Episode: 086
Neurodiversity, Relationships and Mental and Spiritual Health: An Interview with Dr. Stephanie C. Holmes Part 2: Podcast Episode 084
Today’s podcast and blog is part 2 of a 2-part conversation with Dr. Stephanie C. Holmes. You might want to listen to part 1 or read that transcript before going on to this second part. The entire conversation is packed with information about autism that’s important to ministry leaders, parents, couples and individuals.
Organic Friendships
After all my years of teaching middle school special education, specifically a significant disabilities/autism class, you’d think I would have learned by now that some of my best-laid plans were the last things my students needed…especially when it came to making friends. I personally believe that many of the social skills activities I’ve done with my students and my own children have been a great benefit. Our kids need the training and support we provide through role-playing, social stories, and other activities, but at what point do we take our hands off and give control of those friendships to our kids? Letting go of that control can be scary.
5 Tips for Hosting a Sensory-Friendly Worship Service: Podcast Episode 034
Caregivers, Mental Health, and Mobilizing Church Support: An Interview with Jess Ronne Part 1
Unseen: How We’re Failing Parent Caregivers and Why It Matters made its global online premiere May 20. We caught up with Jess Ronne to ask some in-depth questions to help our readers better understand the issues raised in the documentary and how churches can be supportive of caregiving families.
Why Ukraine? Part 3 of Linda's Story of How God Uniquely Equipped Her for His Purposes in Ukraine
Equipped by God: A Missionary with Autism and Bipolar Disorder - Part 1
Blessings and Laughter within Special Needs Ministry
Guest blogger Tony D’Orazio shares more stories about the challenges, laughter and joys of having a fitness ministry for people with special needs. Read his recent post about his son Jake here.