Through my years as a special education teacher, I have known a number of incredible parents. Mothers and Fathers who started out this journey of parenting just like all of us did. They moved through pregnancy looking forward to having a perfectly beautiful bundle of joy. They anticipated raising a child through all the stages… Read More Showing Compassion to Families Dealing with Disability
In the first post about having a child with autism in your Bible class (found here), we looked at information about the disability, including causes, prevalence, and characteristics. Children with autism are not taught the same way as every other child. Without flexibility and modifications in your classroom, you may find yourself frustrated with the… Read More Help! I Have a Child with Autism in My Bible Class! (Part 2)
Do you know a child with autism? If you don’t now, chances are you will before too long. The numbers being diagnosed are rising. According to the CDC, 1 in 44 children have been diagnosed with autism. Are we prepared to handle a child in our Bible class that has needs and behaviors that we… Read More Help! I Have a Child with Autism in My Bible Class! (Part 1)
The Forever His program has been the best outreach event that I have ever been involved with in the church. Many seeds have been planted and lives changed with a group who are often forgotten and unseen in our communities. So what positive results did we have at our congregation and why do I want… Read More The 3 Reasons You Need a Disability Ministry
As a former special education teacher, I am frequently asked questions from Bible class teachers who aren’t sure of the best way to teach a child with disabilities in their classes. Very few have experience or training in specific methods, therefore teachers wonder how to best serve those who learn differently than their typical students.… Read More Children with Disabilities in the Bible Class
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