Our hope is that all families affected by autism may be welcomed in their house of worship, and to become active participants in their faith community. We have put together a list of resources that families and faith leaders may find helpful. In addition, there are some suggestions to create awareness and further celebrate autism in your religious community.
Resources
Click here to read Inclusion in Faith Communities: Some tips for Parents to Get Started
Click here to read Guidelines for Clergy and Religious Educators for Conversations with Parents.
Click here for a brief description of autism to present to faith leaders.
For a listing of books, manuals and websites that focus on autism and faith communities visit our Resource Library,click here.
Visit our Resource Guide to find special needs religious services and/or religious education classes in your area. We welcome new submissions to continually build the Resource Guide. If you know of additional special needs services or religious education classes please feel free to submit them here.
We would like to hear from you! Share your story about autism in your religious community with us. E-mail us at familyservices@autismspeaks.org