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General Resources for Ministry to People with Special Needs

• Book: All God's Children by Gene Newman & Joni Eareckson Tada
• Book: Barrier-Free Friendships by Joni Eareckson Tada & Steve Jenson
• Book: Children's Ministry Pocket Guide To Special Needs, 10-Pack: Quick Tips To Reach Every Child by Group Publishing
• Book: Helping Kids Include Kids with Disabilities by Barb Newman
• Book: Special Needs Smart Pages: Advice, Answers, and Articles About Teaching Children with Special Needs - Book with Reproducible Articles & Forms  by Joni & Friends
• Book: Special Needs, Special Ministry by Group Publishing
• Book: The Special Needs Ministry Handbook: A Church's Guide to Reaching Children with Disabilities and Their Families by Amy Rapada
• Article: Prepare Your Church for Special-Needs Families
• Article: Some Common Definitions
• Article: Special Education in Sunday School
• Article: Special Needs & Disability Ministry Takes More Than a Program
• Article: Special Needs: No Child Left Behind
• Article: The Need for Special Needs Ministries

ADHD

• Book: Adult AD/HD: A Reader Friendly Guide to Identifying, Understanding, and Treating Adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by Michele Novotni
• Book: Attention Deficit Disorder: Helpful, Practical Information: A Guide for Parents & Educators by Elaine K. McEwan (from the perspective of a Christian educator)
• Book: Managing Attention & Learning Disorders : Super Survival Strategies by Elaine K. McEwan (written by a Christian with ADD about adults)
• Book: Marching To The Beat of A Different Drum Manual by Paul Warren (This manual accompanies the Marching to the Beat of a Different Drum DVD Curriculum or can be used as a personal reference or resource for group discussion.)
• Book: Of Different Minds: Seeing Your ADHD Child Through the Eyes of God by Maren Angelotti
• Book: The Hyperactive Child by Dr. Grant L. Martin (from the perspective of a Christian psychologist)
• Book: Why A.D.H.D. Doesn't Mean Disaster by Walter L. Larimore, Diane Passno, Dennis Swanberg
• Book: 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

• Book: Autism and Your Church: Nurturing the Spiritual Growth of People with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Barbara J. Newman
• Article: Autism: Practical Teaching Tips for the Sunday School Class

Deaf Ministry

• Book: A Basic Course in American Sign Language by Tom Humphries
• Book: Religious Signing: A Comprehensive Guide for All Faiths by Dr. Elaine Costello
• Book, DVD: Sign Language for Everyone
• Book: Sign Language Made Simple, 2nd Edition by Edgar D. Lawrence
• Book: The Joy of Signing by Lottie L. Riekehof
• Resource: American Sign Language Set
• Video: Say It By Signing Video Program: Video by Dr. Elaine Costello
• Site: ASL Dictionary of Religious Signs
• Site: ASL Online Video Dictionary - Religious Section
• Site: Deaf Video Communications

Helps for Parents

• Book: Extraordinary Kids: Nurturing and Championing Your Child with Special Needs by Cheri Fuller (may be able to get it used on Amazon)
• Article: Parenting Children with Special Needs

Helps for Teaching Kids to be More Inclusive

• Book: Helping Kids Include Kids With Disabilities by Barbara J. Newman
• Book: Just the Way You Are by Max Lucado - (teaches general concept of God's unconditional love & acceptance)
• Book: Treasure in an Oatmeal Box: The Story of a Special Boy and the People Who Loved Him by Ken Gire (may be able to get it used on Amazon)
• Book, DVD: Wemmicks Series by Max Lucado (series of books/DVD's that help children learn general concept that their worth isn't based on what they look like or what they can do but on God)

Organization

• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Christian Church Foundation for the Handicapped
• Christian Council on Persons with Disabilities (C.C.P.D.) - Lift Disability Network
• Friendship Ministries
• Handi*Vangelism Ministries International
• Inspiration Ministries
• Joni and Friends
• National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (not a Christian organization but some helpful info)
• Through the Roof
• Zachariah's Way - The P.U.R.E. Ministry Project

Physical Disabilities

• Book: A Committed Mercy: You and Your Church Can Serve the Disabled by Stan Carder (may be able to get it used on Amazon)
• Book: Exceptional Teaching: A Comprehensive Guide for Including Students with Disabilities by Jim Pierson
• Book: Helping Kids Include Kids with Disabilities by Barbara J. Newman
• Book: Including People With Disabilities in Faith Communities: A Guide for Service Providers, Families, & Congregations by Erik W. Carter
• Book: Let All the Children Come to Me: A Practical Guide to Including Children with Disabilities in Your Church Ministries by MaLesa Breeding
• Book: Same Lake, Different Boat: Coming Alongside People Touched by Disability by Stephanie O. Hubach
• Book: Sundays With Scottie by Milton Jones
• Article: Develop Ministry to Kids With Disabilities
• Article: How Accessible is Your Church? - a quiz you can take
• Article: Let All the Children Come - How to start a mainstream disability program in your children's ministry