June 2020 Vol 12. No 3

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GREY AREAS

intervention which are most helpful

been intentional about involving the

when started early.

other kids in this journey and continue to affirm them to bridge this gap.

How can the church support parents with special needs? the tremendous emotional, physical

What progress have you seen in your child since his initial diagnosis?

and psychological stress they are going

He is now almost indistinguishable

through. Provide respite. My church

from his peers. He is sociable,

eventually started a special needs

interactive, and self-sufficient. At 12

Sunday school so that their parents

he does his own laundry, his room is

can enjoy the service uninterrupted.

spotless, he makes simple meals and

Acknowledge them and understand

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is very affectionate. He loves the house

What kind of struggles does your child have because of his challenge?

of God. He wants to be in church every

Every child with autism is unique. No

comprehension and expression but

two children with autism are the same.

that too shall pass. A lot of people that

Someone said, “Once you see a child

knew my son ask me what I did to help

with autism, all you’ve seen is a child

him get better, the truth is, it is God

with autism.” Everyone is different in

who did it and all praise belongs to Him

the way the disease affects them, their

alone. I’d be remiss if I tell you that I

strengths and weaknesses.

don’t have moments when I imagine

time it opens and has gone for church camps alone. He still struggles with

what would have been. But in life you

How does having a child with a disability affect your other children?

don’t get to choose your battles and I’m grateful for the lessons I have learned and for the progress made.

With three children and a career, it’s a they need and desire as their sibling with

What concerns do you have for your child’s future?

autism demands so much of you. We have

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struggle giving all the kids the attention

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