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
Registration is now closed!
Apply for Cheerful Giving!
Our Cheerful Giving initiative opened up for registration on Friday, November 14th at 8:00am EST! Registration has now closed, as we have reached our maximum number of participants.
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.
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!
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 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.
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
Free Sensory Toolkits for Places of Worship!
Did you know that attending church can be difficult for autistic people? The lights, sounds, and crowds can cause sensory overload, which is often misinterpreted as a tantrum or bad behavior. Even still, there are things that can be done to accommodate the needs of...
How to Start a Disability Ministry
We are excited to announce our upcoming webinar, How to Start a Disability Ministry. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 1:00pm EST. Our special guest panelists will be Sandra Peoples and Jillian Palmiotto. This webinar is taking place as part of...
How to Have a Successful IEP Meeting
Do you know someone that is struggling to receive the best education possible for their child with disabilities? If so, there are steps that can be taken to improve the quality of their education. Please join us for a webinar entitled, "How to Have a Successful IEP...
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