by Sandra Peoples | Sep 14, 2017 | Adult Advocates, Families, Inclusion, Sandra Peoples, Special Needs Ministry, Strategies
My son (who has level 3 autism) turned 10 earlier this month and hitting double digits has me thinking about his future. I know one day he will age out of the school system and the supports we get there, but will he also age out of special-needs ministry? Will there...
by Key Ministry | Sep 13, 2017 | Living Life Daily, Scripture
Parenting may be one of the most rewarding jobs on earth, but it is also one of the most difficult. I am the mother of three sons. My youngest, Joel (32), has autism along with an anxiety disorder and severe kyphosis of the spine. Parenting a child with a disability...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Sep 11, 2017 | Challenges, Special Needs Parenting
We have a home in Florida: Ft. Myers to be specific. With all the news and anticipation of Hurricane Irma hitting (slamming) land, there is a swirl of emotions as I write this; a lot might change by the time this posts….We have many friends, family, acquaintances, and...
by Jonathan McGuire | Sep 8, 2017 | Challenges, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
“How are you?” Such seemingly simple words that are often used in passing. Acceptable social responses range from fine, good, or great. Sometimes if someone wants to be slightly more real they will say “tired” followed by a quick laugh. Have you ever met someone that...
by Key Ministry | Sep 6, 2017 | Challenges, Grief, Special Needs Parenting
I think he will walk. Therapists, doctors, friends all repeatedly tell me this, “I think he’s going to walk.” And I agree. I think he will walk. It’s very exciting, especially given his diagnosis at the outset. But I have to say as excited as I...
