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Joni and Friends Products
Making Sense of Autism
Autism is on the rise in America. But its causes remain unknown, and a cure is yet to be found. Common misunderstandings include the notions that ...
Autism and Your Church
by: Barbara J. Newman
This resource will enable church leaders to appreciate those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) as persons created in God’s image. Learn ...
Finding Your Child's Way on the Autism Spectrum
by Dr. Laura Hendrickson
Every child is uniquely made by God and can become the adult God designed him or her ...
Radio Programs
For the Long Haul
A single mom with a daughter with autism finds encouragement and strength at Family Retreat
Autism and Your Church
Joni shares that every church should be equipped to embrace families affected by autism.
Caleb and His Family
Joni shares a story about Caleb for National Autism Awareness Month.
A House of Blessing
Listen to this powerful story of how an impoverished mother of a child with autism is blessed with a home of her own.
Stephanie Hubach
Joni Eareckson Tada interviews Stephanie Hubach on the matter of disability ministry, particularly those with autism, in churches across America.
Television Episodes
Making Sense of Autism: Part 1
Autism is on the rise. But its causes remain unknown, and a cure is yet to be found. Common misunderstandings include the notions that ...
Making Sense of Autism: Part 2
Part two: Autism is on the rise in America. But its causes remain unknown, and a cure is yet to be found. Common misunderstandings ...
Katherine's Smile
Melissa has volunteered to serve as a Short Term Missionary (STM) at a Joni and Friends Family Retreat. At this Christ-centered camp for families who have a ...
When Disability Hits Home
What happens when disability really hits home – when God hands you a challenge that tests your convictions in practical, heart wrenching ways? Chuck Colson and R ...
Organizations
Ability Online Support Network
Ability Online is a 24-hour Internet community monitored by caring, responsible volunteers. Here, young people with disabilities and illnesses connect with possibilities that address their needs ...
Aim Behavior Consultants
Jessica Baldridge, M.Ed. who is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and also holds certification in Autism Intervention is mother of an adult son with autism ...
Apple
Aspiritech, NFP
Software Testing Harnessing the Power of Asperger’s Syndrome & HFA Aspiritech is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide a path for high functioning individuals on the ...
Association for Science in Autism Treatment
ASAT is a national, not-for-profit organization formed by a group of parents and professionals concerned about the care and treatment of individuals with autism ...
Resources
Acquainted with Autism
This powerful ministry tool brings truthful insight into the painful reality of autism that turns a family upside down and leaves no sector of society untouched. With ...
Autism & Alleluias
Autism & Alleluias gives a practical, yet playful glimpse into the life of a family with a child who has autism. The author has candidly compiled stories about her ...
Autism Every Day by Autism Speaks
Autism Every Day is a film produced by Lauren Thierry and Jim Watkins of October Group and Eric Solomon of Milestone Video. A 13-minute ...
Autism and Your Church
This resource will enable church leaders to appreciate those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) as persons created in God’s image. Learn about five specific disorders ...
Autism's Hidden Blessing: Discovering God's Promises for Autistic Children
A mother of an autistic son shares her experiences with daily struggles and triumphs to encourage parents and families ...