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

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Our Accessible Faith Initiative, Manna from Heaven, and Cheerful Giving Initiatives are funded by our generous donors. Please consider making a donation to support these very important programs!

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New Resource

2025 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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New Interview

Special Needs Ministry Leader Highlight

We’re shining a light on the incredible work of Rev. Sylvia Taylor, who has led the special needs ministry at First Baptist Church of Glenarden for 17 years! She serves with passion, creating a safe, loving space where individuals with disabilities are embraced, celebrated, and encouraged in their faith journey. You don’t want to miss this interview!

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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.

Our Beginning

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!

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Our Latest Blog Articles

Support Our Annual Fundraiser

Hi friends! We’re excited to announce that our annual fundraiser is officially underway—and this year is extra special as we celebrate our 5th anniversary as a nonprofit organization! For five years, the Autism Faith Network has been dedicated to helping places of...

Celebrating Five Years of Service

Autism Faith Network, Inc. is celebrating a remarkable milestone! On today, August 21, 2025, we're celebrating five years as a nonprofit organization! This anniversary is not just about looking back — it’s about looking ahead to what we can achieve with your support...

Preparing for Our 5-Year Anniversary with Exciting New Updates

On August 21, 2025, the Autism Faith Network will celebrate a special milestone — five years as a nonprofit organization! What started as a vision to help places of worship become more autism-friendly has grown into a nationwide effort touching countless lives. Over...