Resources:
autism_and_spirituality.pdf: powerpoint from a presentation on this subject
Autism and Children's Ministry--Webinar
Autism and Faith: A Journey Into Community
Autism & the Faith Community
Guidelines for Clergy and Religious Educators for Conversations with Parents
High Holiday Disability Tool Kit for Synagogue Professional Staff, Lay Leadership & Volunteers
Hineinu: Here We Are. Building Jewish Community for People of All Abilities
Inclusion in Faith Communities: Some Tips for Parents to Get Started
Inclusive Faith Practices for Children with Autism
Muslim Children with Autism Learn to Pray
Quick Low Cost Things to Make a Difference for People with an ASD and Everyone in your Congregation
Religion and Autism
THE ROLE OF FAITH LEADERS IN BUILDING INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES - EVENT REPORT
Synagogue Inclusion Project
Synagogue Inclusion Toolkit
A WRINKLE IN THE FOLD: Inclusion of people with autism spectrum disorders in faith communities
Websites:
http://aboutislam.net/family-society/moms-dads/what-does-it-mean-to-have-an-autistic-child/
AUTISM AND FAITH: INCLUSION AND ACCEPTANCE AT PLACES OF WORSHIP
Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Mosque: Making Visiting the Mosque Easier for Those on the Spectrum
http://disabilitiesinclusion.org/areas_of_inclusion/autism/
http://www.enabledmuslim.org/
http://www.faithinclusionnetwork.org/category/autism/
Going to a Place of Worship
https://jewishcurrents.org/articles/inclusion-and-the-soul-of-a-synagogue/
https://pathways.org/tools-resources/inclusion-worship/
https://www.premierchristianity.com/Blog/17-ways-to-make-your-church-autism-friendly
https://theinclusivechurch.wordpress.com/
http://yesshecaninc.org/inclusion-in-the-house-of-worship-and-beyond/
Sample Materials:
First/Then Board: First/Then Board, Pictures 1, Pictures 2
flipbook.pdf
going_to_church_social_rules.pdf
Going to Church social story
going_to_church_social_story.pdf
Going to Synagogue social story
resources_for_spirituality_and_asd.pdf
vocab_grace.pdf
Adapted Hymns and Bible Verses: these materials were adapted using the Attainment SymbolSupport App on the Apple iPad; symbol interpretations can be adjusted; these adapted materials are examples of how materials can be adapted for individuals who have difficulty communicating verbally; these adapted materials come from the Christian Faith Tradition, but this, and other similar programs, can be used to create adapted materials for other Faith Traditions
Books
autism_and_spirituality.pdf: powerpoint from a presentation on this subject
Autism and Children's Ministry--Webinar
Autism and Faith: A Journey Into Community
Autism & the Faith Community
Guidelines for Clergy and Religious Educators for Conversations with Parents
High Holiday Disability Tool Kit for Synagogue Professional Staff, Lay Leadership & Volunteers
Hineinu: Here We Are. Building Jewish Community for People of All Abilities
Inclusion in Faith Communities: Some Tips for Parents to Get Started
Inclusive Faith Practices for Children with Autism
Muslim Children with Autism Learn to Pray
Quick Low Cost Things to Make a Difference for People with an ASD and Everyone in your Congregation
Religion and Autism
THE ROLE OF FAITH LEADERS IN BUILDING INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES - EVENT REPORT
Synagogue Inclusion Project
Synagogue Inclusion Toolkit
A WRINKLE IN THE FOLD: Inclusion of people with autism spectrum disorders in faith communities
Websites:
http://aboutislam.net/family-society/moms-dads/what-does-it-mean-to-have-an-autistic-child/
AUTISM AND FAITH: INCLUSION AND ACCEPTANCE AT PLACES OF WORSHIP
Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Mosque: Making Visiting the Mosque Easier for Those on the Spectrum
http://disabilitiesinclusion.org/areas_of_inclusion/autism/
http://www.enabledmuslim.org/
http://www.faithinclusionnetwork.org/category/autism/
Going to a Place of Worship
https://jewishcurrents.org/articles/inclusion-and-the-soul-of-a-synagogue/
https://pathways.org/tools-resources/inclusion-worship/
https://www.premierchristianity.com/Blog/17-ways-to-make-your-church-autism-friendly
https://theinclusivechurch.wordpress.com/
http://yesshecaninc.org/inclusion-in-the-house-of-worship-and-beyond/
Sample Materials:
First/Then Board: First/Then Board, Pictures 1, Pictures 2
flipbook.pdf
going_to_church_social_rules.pdf
Going to Church social story
going_to_church_social_story.pdf
Going to Synagogue social story
resources_for_spirituality_and_asd.pdf
vocab_grace.pdf
Adapted Hymns and Bible Verses: these materials were adapted using the Attainment SymbolSupport App on the Apple iPad; symbol interpretations can be adjusted; these adapted materials are examples of how materials can be adapted for individuals who have difficulty communicating verbally; these adapted materials come from the Christian Faith Tradition, but this, and other similar programs, can be used to create adapted materials for other Faith Traditions
- a_mighty_fortress_is_our_god.pdf
- away_in_the_manger.pdf
- beautiful_savior.pdf
- corinthians_1313.pdf
- ephesians_2_8.pdf
- ephesians_5_25_to_29.pdf
- good_samaritan_complete.pdf
- hark_the_herald_angels_sing.pdf
- hebrews_11_1.pdf
- hebrews_11_6.pdf
- john_3_16.pdf
- lords_prayer.pdf
- psalm_103_11_to_12.pdf
- psalms_19_1.pdf
- psalm_23.pdf
- sample_bible_study_part.pdf
- sample_sermon_part.pdf
- sample_worship_service.pdf
Books
- Acquainted with Autism: Ministering to Families with Autistic Children
- Autism & Alleluias
- Autism and the God Connection: Redefining the Autistic Experience Through Extraordinary Accounts of Spiritual Giftedness
- Autism and Spirituality: Psyche, Self and Spirit in People on the Autism Spectrum
- Autism and Your Church: Nurturing the Spiritual Growth of People with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- The Child with Autism Learns about Faith: 15 Ready-to-Use Scripture Lessons, from the Garden of Eden to the Parting of the Red Sea
- Doing Life Together: Building Community for Families Affected by Disability (The Irresistible Church Series)
- Every Child Welcome: A Ministry Handbook for Including Kids with Special Needs
- How to Make Your Church Autism-Friendly
- How to Welcome, Include, and Catechize Children with Autism and Other Special Needs: A Parish-Based Approach
- Including People with Disabilities in Faith Communities: A Guide for Service Providers, Families, and Congregations
- Spirituality and the Autism Spectrum: Of Falling Sparrows
- Start with Hello: Introducing Your Church to Special Needs Ministry (The Irresistible Church Series)
- Unclouded by Longing: Meditations on Autism and Being Present in an Overwhelming World
- We've Got This!: Providing Respite for Families Affected by Disability (The Irresistible Church Series)