by Jolene Philo | Apr 22, 2024 | Autism, Special Needs Parenting, Summer Vacation
My favorite vacation planning tips for special needs families were put to good use this past January and February. Our original idea was a 3 generation trip to Disney World over spring break. Due to some health issues we weren’t sure would be resolved beforehand and...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Oct 17, 2022 | Caregiving, Challenges, Special Needs Parenting
“I don’t see anything wrong with that child.”Give it 10 minutes; give it an hour. Take time to be with “that child” or “that adult,” and then you will be able to discern what makes them different, where they excel, and where they need additional help.So many...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Aug 23, 2020 | Key Ministry, Mental Health
While much uncertainty remains about the status of sports and other extracurricular activities in our home region, most districts have announced back to school plans. Only 38% of Ohio students will be returning to school for full-time, live instruction as...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | May 20, 2019 | ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Mental Health
Editor’s note: The Child Mind Institute has launched the #MyYoungerSelf campaign during Mental Health Month to counter the stigma for the 1 in 5 children struggling with these disorders. This May actors, athletes, social influencers, business people...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Jul 22, 2018 | Autism, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Mental Health
A landmark study in the disability ministry field was published by Dr. Andrew Whitehead of Clemson University in this month’s Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion examining the impact of a variety of physical, developmental and mental health disabilities upon...
