by Stephen Grcevich MD | Apr 4, 2016 | ADHD, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Key Ministry
Since we’re filming a training this weekend on the impact of ADHD on spiritual development, I thought today might be a good time to review some of the impediments to kids and adults with ADHD becoming involved and staying involved at church. Let’s start by...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Apr 3, 2016 | ADHD, Controversies, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, Mental Health
Our current blog series… Dissecting the DSM-5… What it Means for Kids and Families, continues today with an examination of the recently updated diagnostic criteria for Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Mental health professionals working with kids and families are...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Apr 3, 2016 | Adoption, Advocacy, Controversies, Families, Foster Care, Mental Health
We’ll take a closer look in this post at the new companion diagnosis to Reactive Attachment Disorder related to pathologic care in early childhood… Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder. Studies of children who have been maltreated or raised in institutions...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Apr 3, 2016 | Depression, Families, Mental Health, Spiritual Development
Consider the stories of the five people described in these passages… I’ve lost twenty pounds in two months because of your accusation. My bones are brittle as dry sticks because of my sin. I’m swamped by my bad behavior, collapsed under gunnysacks of guilt. The...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Mar 28, 2016 | ADHD, Autism, Families, Key Ministry, Parents, Resources
It’s not unusual to attend presentations at disability ministry conferences where statistics on the impact of specific disabilities are quoted or repeated and accepted as fact, without citing the original source of the research. I’ve been guilty myself of citing or...
