A Decembered Grief

by Harold Ivan Smith, Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City

Living with loss while others are celebrating.

AUTISM IS A BLESSING by Patty Myers

A True Story of Hope and Faith

Location: 6970 Mapperton Dr, Windermere, Fl 34786

Phone: 407-877-1508

Email: autismblessings@aol.com

A True Story of Hope and Faith, this book will be a great resource for someone who is just learning of the diagnosis of autism or other special needs issues. It also gives hope for your journey. Read Patty's book,visit her website, read and experience her journey and Charlie's remarkable story.

BOOK: Helping Kids Include Kids with Disabilities

by Barbara J. Newman

ISBN: 9781562127770

From the Publisher: Children with special needs are part of God's family. This book gives you practical tips for helping students welcome kids who have disabilities into their classes at church or at school.

Chapters address specific conditions such as autism, visual and hearing impairments, emotional impairments, learning disabilities, language disorders, AD/HD, and much more.

Also included are guidelines for churches, sample lesson plans, and devotions for families.

BOOK: Helping Kids Through Tough Times

by Doris E. Sanford, Graci Evans (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9780784703939

"Helping Kids Through Tough Times: Reproducible 'Help' Sheets for Children's and Family Ministry"

BOOK: Special Needs — Special Ministry

Various contributors

Phone: 800-447-1070

Email: info@group.com

ISBN: 9780764425479

From the Publisher: "Special Needs — Special Ministry" inspires and blueprints the creation and nurturing of a special needs ministry; it is a practical, real-world guide to help you reach out to everyone! In a warm and friendly way this complete step-by-step guide helps you think through the strategy, scope, and purpose of your special needs ministry.

• You'll be prepared to build, launch, expand, or deepen your special needs ministry—with:Stories of the successes and failures of churches with special needs programs.
• Ideas to build awareness about the special needs ministry in your church.
• Step by step plans to launch or further develop a special needs ministry and think through the staffing, space, budget, and leadership implications of hosting a special needs ministry.
• Ways to partner with local agencies.
• Insight from Pat Verbal, Louise Tucker Jones and more!
• Four pulpit-tested sermon outlines from Dr. Jim Pierson to raise awareness of special needs in your church.
• Ten ready-to-copy inserts or fliers that will help church members discover how people with special needs serve the church and impact our world.

Just the Way You Are

by Max Lucado, Crossway Books

Location: Helping children relate to children with disabilities

From the Publisher: When a compassionate king decides to adopt three orphaned children, the townspeople begin to offer advice: "You need to impress the king." But, as this story shows--not all kings want to be impressed. Previously titled, "Children of the King,” a CBA children's bestseller is being re-released with all-new color illustrations and format.

Sometimes Miracles Hide

by Bruce Carroll, Howard Publishing Co.

From the Publisher: This tremendously touching book is inspired by the stirring letters Bruce Carroll received from those who were impacted by his song "Sometimes Miracles Hide." In these deeply moving letters of poured-out hearts and portraits of faith, you will see how God took what was first perceived as bleak news and circumstances and turned it into a miracle of discovery and devotion. Along with letters from people who discovered the "hidden miracles" of the Great Miracle Maker, you will be touched and encouraged by "victory stories" of special children and their families, beautiful Scripture prayers, and inspirational messages. Includes CD.

Treasure in an Oatmeal Box

by Ken Gire, Faith Kids

Location: Helping children relate to children with disabilities

The story of a special boy and the people who loved him.

What’s Wrong With Timmy?

by Maria Shriver, Warner Books

Location: Helping children relate to children with disabilities

From the Publisher: Making friends with a mentally retarded boy helps Kate learn that the two of them have a lot in common.

When the Bough Breaks

by Judith Bernstein

From the Publisher: Speaking from the dual perspectives of bereaved parent and psychologist, Judith Bernstein presents a breakthrough concept of mourning, documenting the process from initial grief to an altered outlook on life. Excerpts from interviews with 50 parents who lost a child, from five to 45, trace the road from devastation to healing, resulting in a work that is a tribute to resilience and the indomitable human spirit.

You are Special

by Max Lucado, Crossway Books

Location: Helping children relate to children with disabilities

From the Publisher: In this heartwarming children's tale, Eli the woodcarver helps Punchinello understand how special he is--no matter what other Wemmicks may think. It's a vital message for children everywhere: that God cherishes them just as they are.

You’ve Got a Friend

by Joni Eareckson Tada, Crossway Books

Location: Helping children relate to children with disabilities

From the Publisher: Benjamin, sad and lonely in his wheelchair, receives help from two angels when they create the opportunity for him to fix his friend Tony's flat bicycle tire. This fully illustrated tale shares the wonderful truth that everybody can be a friend.