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!
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
Self-Care for Special Needs Parents
The Autism Faith Network began out of a desire for churches to be more supportive for special needs families. While receiving support from others is important, we can't forget about supporting ourselves with self-care. Self-care is very important when you are...
5 Steps to Help Autistic Adults Feel Welcome in Your Church
*We are pleased to have a guest blog post by Erin Burnett. You can find more of her work at: http://erinburnettauthor.co.uk. You can also follow her on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/lizasavenger. My name is Erin Burnett and I am a 21-year-old theology student...
Sharing Autism Awareness on the Unchurchable Podcast!
I get excited about every door of opportunity that God opens for the Autism Faith Network. I'm especially excited about this latest opportunity to share our message! On April 30th, I participated in a podcast interview with Kit Kennedy. It was a great way to end...
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