Intellectual Disabilities

[NIrelandGillian]

This is a section of society which is often neglected or overlooked by the church and I don't see a forum here which people with intellectual disabilities and their carers could identify with. Does anyone know of any ministries which reach out to such people?

Gillian

 

[80sFlashBacks]

If you know someone personally in this situation, just spending time with them, praying for them and making them feel joyfull in small ways is a big help. Christ will do the rest I believe.

 

[GodsGrace101]

I don't know what you mean.
There's a section her for autism, for example.
Is this what you mean??

 

[GeorgeJ]

There is a caregivers forum:
Caregivers Support

 

[NIrelandGillian]

If you know someone personally in this situation, just spending time with them, praying for them and making them feel joyfull in small ways is a big help. Christ will do the rest I believe.

The church should also be caring for them and praying for their spiritual well- being.

Gillian

 

[NIrelandGillian]

I don't know what you mean.
There's a section her for autism, for example.
Is this what you mean??

Autism, Asperger Syndrome, learning disabilities.

Gillian

 

[NIrelandGillian]

There is a caregivers forum:
Caregivers Support

I see that, but I don’t see any threads that mention intellectual disabilities.

Gillian

 

[GodsGrace101]

Autism, Asperger Syndrome, learning disabilities.

Gillian

Yes. I have a granddaughter with autism, low on the spectrum.

Go to the "Forums" page by clicking on the "Menu" (at left on top)

Scroll down the page and look for:
"Recovery (for support- no debate)

Scroll down the page and look for:
"Mental Health"

In second row on top you'll see:
"Autism, Aspergers...."

It's there. You'll find it.
I don't know if you could follow this insead:

Autism and evangelism
Discussion in 'Autism & Aspergers' started by pi_314, Nov 19, 2010.

 

[NIrelandGillian]

Yes, I am familiar with the Autism/Asperger's forum and have actually contributed to it a few times, but not everyone with a learning disability is on the autistic spectrum.

The other thing that would come under intellectual disabilities would, I believe, be dyslexia.

Gillian