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 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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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.
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
One Word for 2021
We are pleased to announce that our President and Founder, Tonya Nash, will be speaking at the One Word for 2021, Online Conference for Special Needs Moms! Tonya and 20 other special needs parents will share biblically based words of encouragement and hope as we move...
We Have Exciting News to Share!
Hello everyone! We hope this post finds you and your family safe and healthy! We have some exciting news to share with you. The Autism Faith Network is now an official nonprofit! We will be applying soon for our 501c3 status and hope to have that approved by April...
Special Needs Ministry Highlight: Reid Temple AME Church
Churches all over the United States have had to reconsider how they hold services after COVID-19 came on the scene. Prior to this global pandemic, many churches focused primarily on services inside the four walls, with a smaller emphasis on activities outside of the...
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