Adapting Curriculum for a Special Needs Ministry in Your Church Bass Convention 2016, Gisele Darden

How did I get involved in SNM? Would You Consider? March 22, 2014 Changed my life.

God’s Word John 9: 1-3 New International Version (NIV) 1 As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.

PR 3 God’s Will PrayRelationshipPreparationRespondPartneringReflect God’s Perfect Plan In Action

Foundation Type of Learners Visual Auditory Kinesthetic Combination Consider the Needs in YOUR Church ASD Developmental Delays Learning Differences Add/ADHD Speech/Language Visual Hearing Physical Down Syndrome Cerebral Palsy and so much more……. Do not assume you do not have children with disabilities Type of Classroom Inclusion Self-Contained Combination Time Sunday Services Sunday Services Weekday-evening Weekend - Respite Events Location Church Classroom Offsite What Model should YOUR Church use? Respite Teach The Bible Relationships Combination Behavior Management the Bible’s Way: Love Respect Line-up with CYM policy. Partner/Educate/Training Church Leadership All Ministries Parents Community (J&F, PHP, etc.) CYM Volunteers Other Churches Professionals (ABA, OT, PT, SE Teachers, specialist, etc.) Delivery Teacher Lead Buddy Lead Combination Inclusion God’s Word: Model Share Teach If YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME. YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO IT ALL or All AT ONCE Prayer Preparation Partnering Relationship Respond Reflect Environment How to set up the classroom Line-up with the Bible Curriculum CYM…..SN….Create your own Trust God to do a mighty work in your church Foundation Prayer Preparation Partnering Relationship Respond Reflect

Individualized Spiritual Plans (ISP) Learn & Teach in each Person Language: In response to God Invitation: 1.Become part of the Body of Christ 2.Become more like Jesus 3.Joining Jesus in Ministry * Combination is the Key *

Strategies/ Tools/ Lesson Plan 1/1 Buddy Time Welcome Free time Relax Fellowship Coloring Sheets Worksheets Large Group Song Story - Visual Board Topic Review Group Activity Memory Verse Review - Tiles Large Group Pick-up Take-Home Sheet for Parents Large Group Prayer Snack 1/1 Buddy Time Craft Game 1/1 Buddy Time Story - Read Visual Board Activity/ Worksheets Sheets Memory Verse Visual Schedule Classroom Schedule Individual Schedule Timer & Clock Lesson Plan Age, Stage & Abilities Sensory Box Buddy Bag Transition Communication & Behavior Mgmt Verbal Non-Verbal Sign Language Catch Kids being Good Authentic Sense of Belonging Topic Puzzle Visual Story Sequence Matching Cards Memory Verse Trace Memory Verse Tiles Memory Verse cups or noodles Lap Book File Folder Discipleship Activity Board Game Bing Bag Chairs Rocking Chair Coloring Sheet Word Search Theme Activity Bible Bingo Lap Book File Folder Discipleship Activity Board Game Check Allergies Classroom Environment Accessibility Lighting Personal Space Quit Area

What’s Next Q & A Thank You You are in My Prayers