Including Individuals With Autism in Faith-Based Communities and Congregational Activities: Programs, Models and Strategies

The presenter will introduce the characteristics and social-behavioral challenges associated with autism and their incompatibilities with the nature of and types of activities in faith based-communities and congregational activities. The presenter will then discuss various programs, training models, and interventions that are used by various faiths in their worship. He will stimulate discussion on best-practices and research-based interventions in an effort to include individuals with autism and their families in congregational activities.