CATECHISTS
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DISABILITY RESOURCES
Awareness of and solidarity with
individuals with special needs are important parts of our mission as a loving
and welcoming Church family. The following are some links you may find helpful in
the catechesis of children with special needs:
www.ldonline.com (provides resources to parents, teachers,
and other professionals for addressing issues regarding learning disabilities)
www.addinschool.com (presents classroom interventions to help students with
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
www.childdevelopmentinfo.com (gives online information on child development,
parenting, child psychology, teenagers, health, safety, and learning
disabilities including ADHD and dyslexia)
www.ncpd.org (National Catholic Partnership on
Disability – formerly National Catholic Office for Persons with Disabilities:
“Advancing Inclusion in Church and Society”)
www.godlyplay.com (Godly Play: A unique approach to
catechesis that involves three dimensional materials as well as personal
reflection. This is a sensitive and engaging method that works well with
individuals who have special learning needs.)
Finally, be sure to get the book Catechists
for All Children, which is all about working with special needs in
children’s catechesis. Order it online at www.osv.com.
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