by Key Ministry | Dec 5, 2023 | Adult Advocates, Autism, Stories
“That game was amazing. Did you see that 3-pointer at the buzzer?”Michael glanced at Hugh’s AAC tablet as he said that, and I had to laugh at myself. After all my years of teaching middle school special education, specifically a significant disabilities/autism class,...
by Jess Ronne | Feb 23, 2021 | Adult Advocates, Families, Mental Health
Approximately five years ago, my husband Ryan and I began experiencing a mental health crisis. We lived in rural Tennessee with our 8 children, including our son Lucas who has special needs and profound autism. Lucas’s needs never felt like a big deal when he was...
by Lamar Hardwick | Apr 4, 2019 | Adult Advocates, Autism, Hidden Disabilities
When I was younger, I dreamed of becoming many things. I can recall wanting to become everything from a professional athlete to a teacher or firefighter. The thing I most remember about my hopes and dreams as a child was not just what I wanted to become but who I...
by Lamar Hardwick | Feb 7, 2019 | Adult Advocates, Advocacy, Controversies
A few years ago the Barna Research group conducted a study. In the study they asked a variety of people what one question they would ask God if they knew that God had to answer their question.The top response was a question that related to the issue of human...
by Lamar Hardwick | Nov 1, 2018 | Adult Advocates, Autism, Church Support, Families, Inclusion, Parents, Spiritual Development
One of the blessings of being a pastor is the incredible opportunity to witness the joy of families overcoming difficult circumstances. Nothing brings me more pleasure than to see God at work in the lives of those that I am called to serve.There are many images in the...
by Lamar Hardwick | Jul 12, 2018 | Adult Advocates, Advocacy, Autism, Spiritual Development, Strategies
“As for me, my life has already been poured out as an offering to God. “(2 Timothy 4:6 NLT)My wife and I have three beautiful boys. Our youngest is five years old. One of the things that he loves to do on his own is to pour his own drink. The other day he...
