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Autism and Your Church

If your church is larger than 150 people, statistics say that you have members who fall on the Autism Spectrum, including Asperger Syndrome.

By:: Barbara J. Newman
Tags:: autism, congregations, disabilities, hospitality, inclusion, participation
Audio: posted on January 1, 2009

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This workshop offered some basic information about Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as many practical ideas you can use in adult and children's worship settings to increase participation and understanding.

Presented at the 2009 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

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