Autism spectrum

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Scripture-based Play
Ambler Mennonite uses Legos to engage Scriptures across ages and abilities.
Autism and Faith
Ann Hamlin relates her experience as an autistic adult in her church community.
"I Am Here"
Ann Hamlin shares her perspective as a nonverbal young adult in a poignant song.
Making Spaces Welcoming for All
Jeanne Davies calls congregations to greater belonging and inclusion.
Book Review: Margins of Grace

- "I Am Here"
  Ann Hamlin shares her perspective as a nonverbal young adult in a poignant song.
- Autism and Faith
  Ann Hamlin relates her experience as an autistic adult in her church community.
- Autism in the Congregation
  Suggestions for including children with autism in church activities
- Beautiful Day
  Ron Sandison's journey with autism has been like the weather in Michigan, filled with both beautiful days and thunderstorms.
- Book Review: Margins of Grace
- Caring over the long haul
  Christine Guth shares a sustainable pattern of support that gave her the encouragement she needed to manage complex family issues without wearing out her support team.

- Forgiving God
  When Dayle's sons were diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome, she struggled to let go of the future she had envisioned. Here, she shares her journey to accept and embrace an unexpected life.
- Including Children with Autism
  Assembly Mennonite Church finds ways to include a child with autism and support his parents
- Making Room for Christmas
  How can we make room for the holy by embracing the unexpected and welcoming one another this holiday season?
- Making Spaces Welcoming for All
  Jeanne Davies calls congregations to greater belonging and inclusion.
- Puppets and Children with Autism
  Maria Witmer-Rich tells about using puppets to engage a child with autism in the Sunday school class she teaches
- Ready and Able
  Tony Walters, a deacon at Papago Buttes Church of the Brethren who happens to have autism, helps prepare for the congregation's love feasts.

- Scripture-based Play
  Ambler Mennonite uses Legos to engage Scriptures across ages and abilities.
- Transformation on the Trail
  A parent of an autistic young adult reflects on the changing of seasons and the tug-of-war between joy and sorrow in the heart.
- Transition to Adulthood
  Kevin Sauder shares about the transition from school to adult life for his son who is on the autism spectrum.
- Weathering the Pandemic for Families with Special Needs
  Denise Reesor offers tips for supporting families affected by disabilities during a global pandemic.
- Youth Ministry for All Abilities
  Resources and reflections from The Gathering Place on youth ministry that includes people with disabilities, from eight Anabaptist writers and speakers.