autism
Meet ‘The Autism Pastor’ Lamar Hardwick: Preacher, author, cancer warrior
By Kathryn Post — February 8, 2024
(RNS) — Hardwick recently retired as lead pastor of Tri-Cities Church in East Point, Georgia, as he receives ongoing treatment for stage 4 cancer.
Orthodox church in the Hamptons calls people with autism ‘part of our community’
By Adelle M. Banks — September 26, 2022
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (RNS) — US Autism Homes provides an extended circle of friends through a private-public partnership involving the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons.
Religious groups mustn’t stall on accessibility, disability activists say
By Kathryn Post — July 29, 2022
(RNS) — ‘It’s not just a legal duty, or human rights duty. It’s a spiritual duty.’
The Stauffers let go of an adopted child. Five reasons why their critics are wrong.
By Heidi Weimer — June 11, 2020
(RNS) — Critics of parenting vloggers who ‘rehomed’ their 4-year-old adopted son haven’t experienced the devastation of adoptive parents who have to place their children in others’ care.
Boy’s removal from church service spurs debate in UK on welcoming those with autism
By Catherine Pepinster — June 21, 2019
LONDON (RNS) — According to the National Autistic Society in the U.K., more than a quarter of people with autism and their families have been asked to leave a public place because of behavior linked to their autism.
I have autism … and I’m a Mormon
By Jana Riess — January 23, 2018
(RNS) — In some ways, being Mormon is an advantage when coping with autism, and in other ways, Mormonism makes it harder, writes guest columnist Mette Harrison.
A Q&A with author Ron Fournier
By Charles C. Camosy — April 19, 2016
(RNS) Ron Fournier, a political journalist, talks about rearing a special-needs child, the role of Knights of Columbus in his life and ceding control of parenting expectations.
Pope Francis tackles autism as families seek hope, support
By Josephine McKenna — November 21, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Advocates hope that Pope Francis' lending his support to autism awareness can give hope to weary parents and chip away at some of the stigma.
Where is God when your child has a disability?
By Jana Riess — March 31, 2014
Parents of children with disabilities are no strangers to heartache, even despair. How can they find God's presence when they're exhausted from sleepless nights and IEP meetings?
Workers with autism find refuge in Jewish artist’s studio
By Lauren Markoe — December 6, 2012
KENSINGTON, Md. (RNS) John Linder and Tim Welsh aren't Jewish, and probably don’t understand the religious symbolism in the menorahs, mezuzahs and dreidels they create. But the two autistic men know that in the weeks leading up to Hanukkah, their quick and expert manipulation of glass, copper and steel are crucial to getting a truckload of Judaica into the homes of Jews around the world. By Lauren Markoe.
Pastor perseveres despite autism diagnosis
By Kathleen Poliquin — July 10, 2012
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (RNS) In 2009, when he was an associate pastor at Abundant Life Christian Center, Henry Clarke finally faced the puzzle that was his life. He took a test he found online. While the results were a revelation, it was still a devastating diagnosis. By Kathleen Polinquin.
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