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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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