Today I’m so excited to tell you about a new resource for parents and church leaders. My friend Danyelle Ferguson and co-author Lynn Parsons have
recently published their book (dis)Abilities and the Gospel: How to Bring People with Special Needs Closer to Christ. The book has been a long time coming. The book gives clear tips and suggestions with a gospel perspective to help parents and leaders incorporate people with special needs (read: mental disabilities or all varieties) into their wards and help them better understand gospel principles. It breaks out teaching strategies, different ages and organizations starting with Primary, through Young Men and Young Women, preparing for baptisms, priesthood, missionary service, and getting a temple recommend. It’s filled with guidelines and supporting quotations from apostles and other Church authorities. Book Blurb & Endorsements: Each day, parents and church leaders struggle to teach individuals with special needs. Using helpful information, real-life stories, and a touch of humor, (dis)Abilities and the Gospel provides ways for you to effectively teach people of all ages with autism, Down syndrome, bipolar disorder, memory loss, and other disabilities. Inside this useful guide, you’ll find • Guidance for building strong family relationships
• Steps to teaching prayer and scripture study
• Practical and creative teaching tips
• Programs to help with transitions, communication barriers, and behaviors
• Techniques to help others feel welcome and valued
Find the answers you need and overcome the challenges of teaching the gospel. (dis)Abilities and the Gospel will help you develop each person’s ability to learn and grow as you build peace in your home or classroom. (dis)Abilities and the Gospel is a resource that may be read, reread, and used many times. . . . The authors have beautifully woven the frustrations that so many people have experienced into an action-living plan to help children with special needs.
—Lloyd Kinnison, PhD. Texas Woman’s University, Special Education Department This book is an unexpected and very welcome gift to the community of churches and their leaders. It addresses so many of the problems that children, young adults, and adults with disabilities face in church activities.
—Brenda Winegar, Early Interventionist/Cofounder, Kids on the Move Blog Tour Giveaways: Enter to win one of two $25 Amazon gift cards and a free 20 minute consultation with Danyelle! You can ask her about parenting, church surivival, adapting lessons – or even about writing and publishing. Two names will be drawn on June 30th & July 22nd. Each drawing will include 1 winner of a $25 Amazon gift card and free consultation; and a second winner of a free consultation. Winners will be announced onwww.QueenOfTheClan.com There are many ways to enter. You must leave a comment on the reviewer’s blog letting us know what you’ve done. Please include your email address. 1 Point Each: – Leave a thoughtful comment about the blogger’s review. – Add the book to your “to-read” list on GoodReads – Follow the reviewer’s blog – Follow Danyelle’s blog – Follow Lynn’s blog – Follow Danyelle on FB – Follow Lynn on FB – Follow Danyelle on Twitter @DanyelleTweets – Follow Lynn on Twitter @ParsonsLynn 2 Points Each: – Tell your friends about (dis)Abilities and the Gospel on Facebook with a person links to Danyelle Ferguson & Lynn Parsons – Tell your friends about (dis)Abilities and the Gospel on Twitter with links to @DanyelleTweets 5 Points: – Interview Danyelle or Lynn for your blog or write a blog post about why you’re excited about (dis)Abilities and the Gospel. Be sure to leave a direct link to your post in your comment so we can visit and say hello! Blog Tour Schedule June 2nd – Christine Bryant @ Day Dreamer June 7th – Tristi Pinkston June 9th – Tamera @ 3 Boys & a Dog June 14th – Ashlee @ Topsy Turvy Cakes June 17th – Heather Justesen June 23rd – Rebecca Talley June 27th – Don Carey July 6th – Danette @ Everyday Adventures July 8th – Sheila Staley @ LDS Women’s Book Review July 11th – Kathy @ I Am a Reader, Not a Writer July 13th – Jessica @ Fringies July 15th – Heather @ Fire and Ice by Little Red Reads July 18th – Nichole Giles @ Star Crossed Book Reviews Purchase & Review Links: Amazon.com Barnes & Noble Deseret Book GoodReads Danyelle’s Info: Website: http://www.DanyelleFerguson.com Blog: http://www.QueenOfTheClan.com Lynn’s Info: Website: http://www.lynndparsons.com/ Blog: http://lynndeniseparsons.blogspot.com/