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)
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
As we sing songs such as “The Gospel is for All” or “You Never Mentioned Him to Me”, do we think about those in our community and in our congregation who may be overlooked? Those that I take a particular interest in are individuals with disabilities and their families. It was my experience as a… Read More Ministering To Families With Special Needs
Aren’t you continually amazed at how fast technology changes? What may be more amazing to me is how quickly I fall behind and how it comes so easily to younger generations! You don’t have to look far to see a baby on a tablet or a toddler on a computer. Elementary age children can show… Read More 9 Ways to Use Technology in Bible Class