Let all the children come
Subtitle: a handbook for holistic ministry to children with disabilities
By: Phyllis Kilbourn, editor
Publisher: CLC Publications
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Fort Washington, PA
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781619581289; 9781619580671
Copyright date: 2013
Subjects: Church work with people with disabilities; Children with disabilities; Christianity; Church work with children; RELIGION; Christian Life; Social Issues; General
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: PART I. FROM DESPAIR TO HOPE; title: Disabilities: context and consequences / Phyllis Kilbourn; title: Why, Lord? / Marcia Mitchell; title: PART II. DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS CONFRONTING THE HURDLES; title: Psychosocial implications / Wendy Middaugh Bovard; title: Educational needs / Laura Sandidge; title: Physical challenges / Karyl Stanton; title: Roadblocks to spiritual development / Albert Blackston; title: PART III. INTERVENTIONS: RESTORING HOPE; title: Training for socialization / Phyllis Kilborun; title: Helping children cope / Dietlinde Hoffman; title: Strategies for training at home, school and work / Laura Sandidge; title: The building blocks of mobility / Virginia Cruz; title: The importance of spiritual nurture / Courtney L. Smith; title: PART IV. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES; title: Recreational and enrichment activities / Phyllis Kilbourn; title: Developing projects that bring healing and hope / Debbie Childs; title: Making Christ accessible / Julie Bohn; title: PART V. COMPASSIONATE RESPONSES: GOD'S LOVE IN ACTION; title: Holistic care giving: strengthening the church's response / Wendy Middaugh Bovard; title: Advocacy: give the child a mighty voice / Marjorie McDermid; title: Costs and blessings of advocacy: Tabi's journey / Tami Snowden; title: PART VI. CAREGIVER ISSUES: CHALLENGES AND SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO CARE; title: Impact of disabilities on family life / H. Marie Murtha; title: Supporting the caregiver / Judy Ramo; title: PART VII. CONCLUDING REFLECTION; title: Be a friend / Joey Raymo.