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From the Nursery to the Pew: Supporting Neurodiversity in Ministry
About 1 in 5 children in the U.S. has some form of neurodiversity, according to the CDC. These children grow up to be teens and adults. It’s a disheartening truth that many neurodivergent youth, who are initially welcomed into children’s ministry, often start to… Continue reading
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What I Wish Others Knew About the Brain in Neurodivergent Kids, Teens, and Adults
We used to think certain behaviors were just about discipline. Or defiance. Or “choices.” We labeled kids as oppositional, adults as lazy, and teens as rebellious. Or we turned to the parents and labeled the child a result of “bad… Continue reading
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When You Don’t Know How to Help: A First Word About Neurodiversity, Faith & Families
I didn’t always know the term Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I knew my child struggled. I knew she melted down when others didn’t. I knew typical parenting tools seemed to break instead of build. I knew I loved her—and I… Continue reading
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