Our Heart For Kids
When a child is diagnosed with a developmental disability, the entire family is affected. The special needs child often has physical, sensory, emotional, or behavioral needs that affect social and community involvement. Thus, the entire family can become isolated from friends, community activities, and church.
King David’s Kids exists to minister to special needs children and their families – offering love, acceptance, hope, and encouragement.
Students from local college students provide speech therapy, targeting communication and social skills training.
Support Groups
Parent/guardian support groups are held bi-monthly during the fall and spring. This time together allows for each person to share questions, concerns, or joyous news. It is a time for encouragement and fellowship. Often, guest speakers from the community come and share their professional advice with the group.
Sibling support groups are led by graduate students of the Marriage and Family Therapy Department at Abilene Christian University. Siblings have the opportunity to receive disability education and learn coping skills for having a sibling with special needs. They also have the opportunity to interact with peers who experience similar joys and trials in their families, as well as receive TLC and undivided attention.
Parent support groups
Sibling support groups
Social skills classes for special needs children
Communication skills for special needs children