awareness | acceptance | inclusion

Welcome to the Autism Faith Network

“If there’s any space that should be equipped to welcome autistic people, it should be places of worship.”

—Tonya Nash, Founder of the Autism Faith Network

Financial Resources

Cheerful Giving

This event provides sensory toys, tools and supports for autistic persons of any age during the holiday season. Registration will open on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 8:00AM EST. 

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2024 Activity Toolkit

Did you know that going to church can be difficult for autistic persons and their families? The lighting, sounds, crowds and social expectations can be very overwhelming without proper support.

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2023 Prayer Guide

We believe that it is important to nurture the faith of children through worship and prayer. This belief includes children with disabilities, and we are happy that you are partnering with us to spread this important message.

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Our History

The Autism Faith Network began in 2016 with the goal of equipping faith-based communities to become more autism friendly. Here’s how it got started.

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Our Mission

We seek to spread autism awareness, acceptance and inclusion in local and faith-based communities all over the world! Learn more about our mission and goals.

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Our Participants

Over 102 churches have participated in the Autism Faith Network since 2016! We hope to partner with more in the coming year! See if one of our churches is near you!

Our Latest Blog Articles

Register for the 2024 Cheerful Giving Initiative!

Register for the 2024 Cheerful Giving Initiative!

It’s almost time for our 2024 Cheerful Giving initiative! This event provides sensory toys, tools and supports for autistic persons of any age during the holiday season. Sensory supports can be very helpful for learning, relieving stress, reducing anxiety, and so much...

Apply for Manna from Heaven

Apply for Manna from Heaven

We are accepting applications for Manna from Heaven on today (October 21st), starting at 8:00am EST! This initiative provides a $50 grocery store gift card for autistic persons in need of food. We are very grateful to Kroger and Publix for donating gift cards to...

Registration Starts Soon for the 2024 Manna from Heaven Initiative!

Registration Starts Soon for the 2024 Manna from Heaven Initiative!

We are excited to share that our 2024 Manna from Heaven Initiative will kickoff on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 8:00AM EST. Manna from Heaven provides $50 grocery store gift cards for autistic persons in need of food. A heartfelt thank you goes out to Kroger and Publix...

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