by Sandra Peoples | Nov 1, 2021 | Autism, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten … Joel 2:25 Right after my son James was diagnosed with autism, we were told we had to get him as much help as possible because the early years are so vital. They said if he didn’t learn it then, he...
by John Fela (Felageller) | Sep 10, 2021 | Autism, Special Needs Parenting
One of the topics that I truly enjoy discussing with special needs families is travel, specifically, vacations and different ideas for how to take them, but more importantly, how to take them successfully. In August, I shared a short video blog about some of my...
by Sandra Peoples | Aug 24, 2021 | Autism, Sandra Peoples, Special Needs Ministry
One effective plan for helping students with special needs, learning disabilities, and mental health challenges be included in all your children’s or youth ministry has to offer is a buddy ministry! In this comprehensive post on buddies, we’ll answer: Why should we...
by Sandra Peoples | Aug 4, 2021 | Autism, Special Needs Parenting, Special needs siblings
A couple years ago, my side of the family went to Florida to celebrate my parents’ wedding anniversary. My mom booked a photographer to take pictures of all of us. I prayed all day that it would go ok. I wasn’t asking for perfection—I was asking for good...
by Key Ministry | Jul 14, 2021 | Autism, Down syndrome, Special needs siblings
I am the oldest sister to three girls, two of whom have special needs. One of my sisters, Polly, has Down syndrome and Moyamoya, while my other sister Evie has Down syndrome and autism. Zoya, my typical sister, is eighteen months younger than me and my closest friend....
