"Thanks to both the Dobbs Sunday School class and the Hand-in-Hand ministry, my Easter was more meaningful than ever …
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Placing the Child with Special Needs
"One child may thrive in a quieter setting focused just on special needs accommodation while another student is fully capable of …
Fostering Spiritual Growth in ALL Children
"The good news is that fostering spiritual growth for children with developmental challenges is both easier than most people …
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Special Needs Inclusion at Church: Where to Start
"Proactively planning opportunities to educate the broader church membership in special needs issues nearly always yields …
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Children’s Ministry Team: A Family’s First Advocate
"Few things happen easily for the family of a child with special needs. Oftentimes a church’s matched buddies (volunteers) are …
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Special Needs: Creating an Inclusive Church Culture
A Lesson from Sesame Street In 1969 Sesame Street introduced a cast of everyday neighbors to carry minor plotlines as …
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