Category Archives: Hidden Disabilities

Resources for kids with disruptive behavior…Carrie Lupoli

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

One of the BEST resources I almost always recommend to families is called “123 Magic, Effective Discipline for Children Ages 2-12.” There is a Christian version as well which I love to present to churches. A practical, simple method for curbing behaviors while developing positive relationship with your children, I have NEVER not seen it work, when parents implement it correctly. Continue reading →

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A different way of thinking about kids with mental illness

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

There are lots of things about the environments in which we “do church” that pose major barriers for a parent or child struggling with common mental health disorders. Continue reading →

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Introducing Amy Simpson…guest blogger for Mental Health Month

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

I’ll be doing a short series next week in honor of Children’s Mental Health Week examining the obstacles to fixing our country’s broken system of providing care for kids and teens with mental illness and their families and exploring ways in which the church might play a redemptive role in supporting families in need of care. Later in the month (or whenever it becomes available), we’ll be launching a series based upon the publication of the DSM-5, the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger Dave Lynden…Remembering How the Story Began

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

On the Labor Day weekend of 2010, I found myself- yet again- living the story of the Scriptures while on a trampoline with my beautiful little boy who was soaking in the unadulterated one-on-one time he had with his dad. Continue reading →

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Joe Butler: Life with Micah, Part Two…Ability Tree becomes a reality

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

The vision of Ability Tree is big. It’s my life mission, and will take at least a lifetime to see fulfilled. We have already seen glimpses of the vision God placed in our hearts. Listen to what one of our volunteer families wrote recently… Continue reading →

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Talking about an Asperger’s diagnosis…

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

Your child is not defined by their diagnosis. They’re the same kid that they were when they got up this morning, with the same strengths, weaknesses, gifts and talents. As Christians, we’re defined by who we are in Christ. Their diagnosis is not their identity. Continue reading →

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