Friendship Ministries offers a handbook that provides a wealth of practical tips, including a chapter on behavior management and a discussion of what “Autism Spectrum Disorder” means. https://friendship.org/autism-and-your-church/
In children’s and family ministry, we have a unique opportunity to come alongside and support families as they discover their children’s unique abilities and interests. There is also great opportunity to set up these children for success in Sunday School classes and...
The Autism Faith Network seeks to spread autism awareness, acceptance and inclusion in local and faith-based communities all over the world. They promote four goals: awareness, timely screenings and early intervention, eliminating stigmas about autism, and encouraging...
More churches and places of worship are adding sensory rooms to their facilities. In addition, some churches offer sensory-friendly services, too. Do you think your church would benefit from a special needs or a sensory room? Furthermore, do you wonder how to offer a...
A new study has found children with autism are almost twice as likely to never attend church or other religious services. And children with other disabilities—like developmental delays, attention deficit disorder, or anxiety—often are missing from the pews as well....
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Buildingfaith is a wonderful monthly resource from Virginia Theological Seminary. This article shares some very helpful and practical ways to maintain boundaries in ministry! https://buildfaith.org/?s=boundaries+in+ministry Some great resources to use in your...