April is Autism Acceptance Month!
Including Autistic Children in Church

Including Autistic Children in Church

In this article from Faith+Lead, Kristin Thomas Sancken shares what her autistic daughter, Lucy, and the rest of their family experienced in congregational life and worship. The article provides more than just tips for being inclusive; it gives readers hope and a new perspective on hospitality and welcoming for autistic children and their families.

For this Autism Acceptance Month, we invite you to check out some resources provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

SEED Follow-upSEED Follow-up
Our healthcare system does not have enough information about how people with ASD develop over time from childhood to adolescence and adulthood. This makes it hard to provide the services and supports they need to thrive. To address this gap, in 2021 CDC funded SEED Follow-Up. The goal of SEED Follow-Up is to better understand ASD as children become adolescents and young adults. CDC hopes to use this information to improve the health and functioning of individuals with ASD as they mature.

Why Act Early?Why Act Early?