Understanding Specific Challenges of Students with Special Needs Like ADHD, Autism, CAPD, Tourette Syndrome, Physical & Mental Disabilities, Sensory Processing Disorder
Understanding the specific challenges faced by students with special needs could help Bible teachers know how to teach in ways that include them in the learning process along with everybody else. Click below or simply scroll down to find resources to help you understand the following special challenges:
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ADD/ADHD
Articles, Hardcopy:
- Teacher Training Smart Pages--Book and CD-ROM - Book with Reproducible Articles & Forms by Sheryl Haystead (See the Table of Contents on that page for articles included on ADD/ADHD under Special Needs.)
Articles, Online:
- 10 Simple Techniques for Ministering to Kids with ADHD
- 50 Tips on the Classroom Management of Attention Deficit Disorder - Though not written for the Bible teaching class, these tips could prove to be helpful when applied to that setting.
- How to Support Kids With ADHD
- How to Teach Children with ADHD
- In the Classroom: Ideas and Strategies for Kids with ADD and Learning Disabilities (not geared to church teaching but could be helpful)
- Teaching Children with AD/HD
- What do you know about AD/HD?
- When ADHD Comes to Church
Books:
- Adult AD/HD: A Reader Friendly Guide to Identifying, Understanding, and Treating Adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by Michele Novotni
- Attention Deficit Disorder: Helpful, Practical Information: A Guide for Parents & Educators by Elaine K. McEwan (from the perspective of a Christian educator)
- Managing Attention & Learning Disorders : Super Survival Strategies by Elaine K. McEwan (written by a Christian with ADD about adults)
- Of Different Minds: Seeing Your ADHD Child Through the Eyes of God by Maren Angelotti
- The Attention Deficit Child by Dr. Grant L. Martin (from the perspective of a Christian psychologist)
- Why A.D.H.D. Doesn't Mean Disaster by Walter L. Larimore, Diane Passno, Dennis Swanberg
- You & Your A.D.D. Child : How to Understand and Help Kids With Attention Deficit Disorder by Paul Warren & Jody Capehart (Christians giving their insights on ADD at home, in school and at church)
Autism
Articles, Online:
- 10 Scenarios a Volunteer Might Face While Teaching a Child with Autism
- How Often Will I Meet a Child Diagnosed with Autism in My Ministry?
- Tips for Interacting With Individuals With Autism
- Training Volunteers To Include Children And Students With Autism
- Welcoming Kids on the High End of the Autism Spectrum
Audio Recording:
- Autism and Your Children's Ministry Podcast - That link allows you to listen to it from the ministry-to-children.com site. Other option:open autism podcast as an mp3 - Once you click on the link, you can copy the link in the address bar to pass the link on to your teachers.
Books:
- Autism and Your Church: Nurturing the Spiritual Growth of People with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Barbara J. Newman
Brochures/Booklets:
- Including Students with Autism - site says free
Misc. Special Challenges
Articles, Online:
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD): Special Needs: Central Auditory Processing Disorder
- Sensory Processing Disorder: Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder
Physical & Mental Disabilities
Articles, Hardcopy:
- Teacher Training Smart Pages--Book and CD-ROM - Book with Reproducible Articles & Forms by Sheryl Haystead (See the Table of Contents on that page for articles included on Hearing, Physical, Speech, Visual Disabilities under Special Needs.)
Articles, Online:
Books:
- All God's Children by Joni Eareckson Tada
- Exceptional Teaching: A Comprehensive Guide for Including Students with Disabilities by Jim Pierson
- Helping Kids Include Kids with Disabilities by Barbara J. Newman
- Let All the Children Come to Me: A Practical Guide to Including Children with Disabilities in Your Church Ministries by MaLesa Breeding
Brochures/Booklets:
- Including Students with Health Disorders and Physical Disabilities - site says free
- Including Students with Sensory (Sight & Hearing) Disabilities - site says free
- Transitioning Youth with Disabilities into Young Adult Programs - site says free
For General Help Go To: Including Students with Special Needs