Autism And Your Church
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Autism And Your Church
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Author : Barbara J. Newman
language : en
Publisher: Faith Alive Christian Resources
Release Date : 2011
Autism And Your Church written by Barbara J. Newman and has been published by Faith Alive Christian Resources this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Religion categories.
Autism has evolved from an unfamiliar term to an everyday reality for millions of people. Bookstore shelves are filled with resources that address how Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects children and adults at school, work, and home. But what about the church? What about your church? How can it become a welcoming place for individuals and families affected by ASD? This resource offers practical ways to welcome and include individuals with ASD into the full life of your congregation. It will enable your church to appreciate those with ASD as persons created in God's image.
How To Make Your Church Autism Friendly
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Author : Stephen Bedard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-12-29
How To Make Your Church Autism Friendly written by Stephen Bedard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-29 with categories.
You have a new family with a child with autism attending your church. Now what do you do? Stephen Bedard, a father of two children with autism and a former pastor, shares his story and some practical tips on how churches can welcome and effectively minister to families with autism.
Autism And The Church
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Author : Grant Macaskill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Autism And The Church written by Grant Macaskill and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Psychology categories.
An estimated 76 million people worldwide are affected by autism--current figures suggest that 1 in 100 people live somewhere along the autism spectrum, though many remain undiagnosed. Frequently, autism occurs alongside other conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Yet despite autism's prevalence and impact, the church remains slow to adapt, with responses that are often poorly informed and irresponsible. In Autism and the Church Grant Macaskill provides a careful, attentive, and sustained analysis of the reality of autism within the church and how this should be approached theologically. Macaskill demonstrates that attempts to read the Bible with reference to autism are often deficient because they move too quickly from the study of particular texts to claims about the condition and how it should be viewed. This leads some Christians to see autism as something that should be healed or even exorcised. Macaskill instead invites readers to struggle with the biblical canon, in ways shaped by the traditions of the early church, to a process of interpretation that calls upon the church, following Christ's teaching, to cherish those who experience autism as part of the diverse gifting of Christ's body. Accordingly, he calls churches to consider the implications of autism in their congregations and to explore how best to accommodate the particular needs of persons with autism in public worship and pastoral care, while valuing their distinctive contribution. In short, Macaskill challenges the church to "think biblically" about autism. Autism and the Church teaches readers that those with autism belong to the church, demonstrating that, if responsibly read, the Bible provides a resource that enables the church to recognize the value of those with autism. Macaskill shows how the Bible can help both individuals and church bodies flourish, even as the church deals faithfully with the opportunities and challenges that come with understanding autism. He writes as a biblical scholar intimately familiar with the experience of autism, dealing honestly with the real difficulties that can accompany the condition, while challenging misconceptions.
Autistic Thinking In The Life Of The Church
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Author : Stewart Rapley
language : en
Publisher: SCM Press
Release Date : 2021-08-31
Autistic Thinking In The Life Of The Church written by Stewart Rapley and has been published by SCM Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-31 with Religion categories.
Autism was only identified and recognised relatively recently, but even so one might have expected the church to have moved further in its thinking about how autistic thinking can contribute to the life of the church. At a time when churches exhibit a heightened awareness of ‘inclusion’ and recognition of difference in all manner of ways, it is startling how little attention is given to those who have autism. Drawn from extensive research amongst autistic worshippers, Autistic Thinking in the Life of the Church develops and explores a model in which churches can strengthen and retain the cognitive engagement of those worshippers in their congregations who are on the autistic spectrum.
Disability And The Church
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Author : Lamar Hardwick
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 2021-02-09
Disability And The Church written by Lamar Hardwick and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-09 with Religion categories.
Pastor Lamar Hardwick was thirty-six years old when he found out he was on the autism spectrum. This revelation prompted him to reconsider the church's responsibilities to the disabled community. Insisting that the good news of Jesus affirms God's image in all people, Hardwick offers practical steps and strategies to build stronger, truly inclusive communities of faith.
Disabled Church Disabled Society
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Author : John Gillibrand
language : en
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Release Date : 2010-02-15
Disabled Church Disabled Society written by John Gillibrand and has been published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-15 with Psychology categories.
In this moving and intelligent book John Gillibrand, an Anglican priest, draws on his experience of caring for his non-verbal son, Adam, who has autism and is now a teenager. He reflects on how the experience has changed not just his life, but also his whole way of thinking about theology, politics and philosophy. Illuminated by an account of his day to day experiences with Adam, and deeper reflection upon the meaning of that experience, John Gillibrand considers the challenges that autism - and disability in general - present to the western tradition of thought in theology and philosophy. His experiences lead him to consider the place of people with autism in relation to religion and philosophy, and how the difficulties in providing adequate public services for those with autism and their carers point to a need for radical transformation of western political structures. This thoughtful and incisive book will be of interest to theologians, philosophers and sociologists, as well as to all those trying to integrate people with autism into society. Parents and carers will find much to reflect on. Shortlisted for the Michael Ramsey Prize for theological writing 2013.
How Churches Can Support Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder And Their Families
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Author : Valerie Siu-Lee Yiu
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
How Churches Can Support Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder And Their Families written by Valerie Siu-Lee Yiu and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Autism in children categories.
"The purpose of this doctoral project is to explore ways that churches can support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. Through a review of literature and by interviews with both parents and service providers, the needs and challenges of these families who have children with ASD were examined, particularly within the context of their inclusion in faith communities. Using the Appreciative Inquiry method for interviewing, the research uncovered the fact that the majority of churches lack an awareness of autism, and do not know how to respond to the needs and struggles of families who have children with ASD. With that understanding, a training program was developed for church leadership and volunteers that would help volunteers to appropriately support children with ASD and their families, and to facilitate the establishment of a positive attitude towards inclusion within their faith communities. As important as increased awareness of ASD is, it is just as necessary for the church to have an intentional and continuous commitment for inclusion. Inclusion is an inner attitude of acceptance, realizing that these children with ASD and their families are members of the body of Christ, and the "unexpected guests" of God's banquet. Faith communities need to consciously acquire the skills and kindle the passion to live out this vision. Congregations who receive proper practical training to support hospitality to families with children on the autism spectrum will have the confidence and motivation to do the welcoming. Five recommended practical ministry implications were identified by this project for future training of church congregations, in order for them to be come more like God's banquet, where all are welcomed. If churches heed Christ's command to extent God's welcome to everyone who enters their doors, they will grow into inclusive communities where everyone is welcome, and everyone belongs." -- Abstract.
Fluid With God
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Author : David J. Lynden
language : en
Publisher: WestBow Press
Release Date : 2016-04-28
Fluid With God written by David J. Lynden and has been published by WestBow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-28 with Religion categories.
The relationship with God is not a clich, but it does present its challenges. What if the struggle to connect with God has less to do with His invisibility and more to do with our spiritual autism- our confusion with God and subsequent retreat to religious routines? What if God is trying to connect with us much like a parent works to connect with their autistic child? Through the cover-to-cover story of the Bible, practical aids and his own experiences with his son, Micah, the author offers a pathway towards genuine eye contact with God.
On The Spectrum
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Author : Daniel Jr. Bowman
language : en
Publisher: Brazos Press
Release Date : 2021-08-10
On The Spectrum written by Daniel Jr. Bowman and has been published by Brazos Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-10 with Religion categories.
Nearly everyone knows someone on the autism spectrum, whether it's a niece or nephew, a student in their classroom, a coworker, or a sibling, spouse, or child. One in 54 children has autism, according to the CDC, and autism is reported across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. Yet most of what people think they know about autism is wrong. On the Spectrum debunks myths with a realistic yet hope-filled deep dive into the heart, mind, and life of a Christian. Daniel Bowman, a novelist, poet, and professor, received an autism diagnosis at age thirty-five after experiencing crises in his personal and professional life. The diagnosis shed light on his experience in a new, life-giving way. In this captivating book, Bowman reveals new insights into autism, relationships, faith, and the gift of neurodiversity. Rather than viewing autism as a deficiency, Bowman teaches readers--through stories of his heartbreaks and triumphs--authentic ways to love their neighbors as themselves, including their autistic neighbors who are fearfully and wonderfully, if differently, made.
Entertaining Angels Living Well With Autism As A Family In Society And In Church
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Author : Cavan Wood
language : en
Publisher: Authentic
Release Date : 2022-05-13
Entertaining Angels Living Well With Autism As A Family In Society And In Church written by Cavan Wood and has been published by Authentic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-13 with Religion categories.
Combining personal experiences with helpful information, Cavan Wood provides a framework to better understand and support families living with autism. Autism affects not only the autistic person, but also everyone with whom they come into contact. Families can face a long and often bewildering journey from the moment they notice the first possible signs of autism. As the father of an autistic child himself, Cavan Wood combines real-life stories with clear information to help parents better understand autism and support their child through diagnosis and the social contexts they will encounter through life. Entertaining Angels also shows how schools, workplaces and churches can become friendlier places for autistic people. Recognising that all people are made in the image of God, Cavan Wood offers practical tips on creating inclusive and transformative communities where all are valued and welcomed. Content Benefits: Cavan Wood distils autism information in an accessible way that will help support families facing a diagnosis, and encourages the wider community to be more welcoming to those on the autism spectrum. Provides helpful information to better understand autism Helps parents recognise signs on the autism spectrum Helpful tips on navigating home life, school and the workplace Includes personal stories of real-life experiences Questions for reflection are included Frames autism within a Christian context Shares a practical vision for creating autism-friendly churches Suitable for parents wanting information and help on autism Helpful for friends and families who want to support a loved one with autism Useful for school leaders, employers and church leaders who want to be more accommodating to the needs of autistic people Content advice provided by an autism charity
