neurodivergent
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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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It’s Not Just About Behavior: Prioritize Compassion Over Control
“Why is he doing this?”“She knew the rule—why did she break it again?”“He doesn’t act like this at home…”“Maybe if you were just a little more consistent…” If you’ve parented—or tried to teach, serve, or support—a neurodivergent child or someone… Continue reading
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