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Special Friends
Ministry

Guides

Guides for buddies, teachers and parents

Short, practical guides from Sue's years as a school occupational therapist and as the founder of Special Friends. Each one is a few minutes to read and prints on one or two pages.

When a child is strugglingFor buddies. Meltdowns, running off, and the child who won't join in.Sensory strategies in the classroomFor buddies and teachers. Small changes that help a child stay in the room.Adapting any Sunday school lessonFor teachers. Teach the lesson you already have at more than one level.Sensory ideas for homeFor parents. Everyday activities that help a child feel settled.

Printable kit

The whole thing on paper

Starter guide (PDF)Fourteen pages: how it works, answers to leaders' questions, the checklists, the sensory room guide, three of these guides, and the buddy tip sheet. Bringing Special Friends to our church (PDF)A two-page overview for a pastor, elder board or children's ministry team.

Where to next

Keep going

Training videosShort videos from Sue and her team. Picture Schedule MakerMake the First-Then boards and picture schedules these guides mention. All About MeParents: make a one-page profile of your child for their buddy.