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

2025 Activity Toolkit

Autism Acceptance Month is here and we are kicking it off by releasing our 2025 Activity Toolkit! This updated resource provides tips for places of worship on how to become more autism friendly. With Easter coming up in a few short weeks, these tips will help you...

Special Needs Parenting Highlight: James & Tasandra Washington

Autism Acceptance Month is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to share our upcoming interview with James and Tasandra Washington! Married for nearly eight years, the Washingtons are parents to two children, including their son, who has been diagnosed with...

2025 Autism Acceptance Month Activities

April is Autism Acceptance Month and we have several resources available for you! These resources are part of our Accessible Faith Initiative. Mark your calendar for the following upcoming events. 2025 Activity Toolkit Have you heard about our Activity Toolkit? It's a...