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Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 December 2011 13:03 Written by Administrator Wednesday, 25 August 2010 18:21

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Look at the picture above...that smiling girl with the curly hair.

Can you see her disability?

Would it surprise you to know that she struggles with a disability so severe that it prevents her and her family from attending church?

Many kids--and their families--suffer from conditions that Key Ministry calls hidden disabilities.

A Hidden Disability is (HD) is a serious emotional, behavioral, developmental or neurological disorder with no outwardly apparent symptoms.

Examples of Hidden Disabilties include:

  • Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism, autistim spectrum disorders
  • Developmental disabilities
  • Learning disabilities
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder)
  • Attachment disorders
  • Tourette’s Disorder
  • Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE)
  • Brain injury: resulting from trauma, epilepsy, stroke

Although people can't "see" these disabiltities by looking at a picture of the child, they are real. These issues also pose tremendous financial, emotional and spiritual challenges for affected kids and their families. Many times, parents of children with hidden disabilities tell us that "church is too hard...everyone thinks I'm a bad parent, and no one likes my child."

We can change this by understanding these issues, learning to manage them, and assisting all members of the family in their spiritual growth. Please visit our Services section to learn how you can help!