ASD In Church

'Helping the church engage with autism, and autistic people engage with the church.' A range of guests join child psychiatrist James Nelson to share their wisdom and experience on matters of faith, church and autism.

3 Episodes

Practical Autism Strategies for Church Youth Leaders
10/1/2020
35:01
James Nelson is joined by Occupational Therapist Kathryn Beck to discuss practical strategies for supporting young people with autism attending youth ministries; how to prepare, how to engage with parents, how to respond when it all goes a bit wrong, and a reminder that God wants to bless us ALL through it.
Autism and growing up in the church - Zac's experience
9/24/2020
29:06
Zac and his Dad join James Nelson to reflect together on the experience of growing up in the church with an autism spectrum disorder. They share movingly about their highs and lows, and out of their experience they provide practical advice for youth leaders, parents and young people with autism. Zac's parting advice to a young person with ASD on the podcast is: "God’s not given you that as a burden.. It’s part of who you are for a reason, so use it!"
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Spirituality of Children on the Autism Spectrum; Dissertation Discussion
8/22/2020
28:13
Gillian Carlisle joins James Nelson to discuss her Masters Dissertation on spirituality and autism in areas such as how a parent can support the spiritual development of their child with ASD, how fellow worshippers can inadvertently hinder people with ASD, and issues with abstract concepts in the bible.

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ASD In Church

ASD In Church

3 Episodes

Practical Autism Strategies for Church Youth Leaders

Autism and growing up in the church - Zac's experience

Spirituality of Children on the Autism Spectrum; Dissertation Discussion