Autism

Boy in a field with a magnifying glass looking at a dandelion. 

 

Below is a list of autism-specific ministry resources and foundational documents and concepts in disability ministry.

 

 

Autism-Specific Resources

Archdiocese of Newark - Mass Book Link
Archdiocese of Newark - Mass Overview/Sequence Link
 Powerpoint presentation from May 2008 Webinar Children/Youth with Disabilities
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Webinar on Children/Youth with Disabilities View Page
Autism Society of America
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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
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We Go To Mass (geared for children with autism)

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The Child with Autism Learns the Faith: Bible Lessons From the Garden of Eden to the Parting of the Red Sea by Kathy Labosh. 

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Autism and Faith: A Journey into Community.  Link
Autism and Your Church: Nurturing the Spiritual Growth of People with Autism Spectrum Disorders  by Barbara J. Newman Link

My Best Friend Will by Jamie Lowell and Tara C. Tuchel, M.S., CC-SLP. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing col, 2005. www.asperger.net. Jamie introduces us to her friend Willie, who has autism. She does so in a way that is both informative and natural, as if we were sitting together in person. In the process, we learn many specifics about autism, which is part of his uniqueness, but also about the things that she and her friend shares. Jamie is a 5th grader from Wisconsin. She and Willie have been friends since Kindergarten.

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the AUTISM ACCEPTANCE book: Being a Friend to Someone with Autism by Ellen Sabin. Watering Can Press, 2006. ISBN: 0975986821, www.wateringcanpress.com. This is an activity book that provides downloadable lesson plans to be used with grades K-8 to engage children in learning to embrace people’s differences and treat others with respect, compassion, and kindness.

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When My Autism Gets Too Big! A Relaxation Book for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Kari Dunn Buron

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The Science and Fiction of Autism by Laura Schreibman Link
“You’re Going to Love this Kid!” Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom by Paula Kluth
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Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism: A Manual for Parents and Professionals Catherine Maurice, ed., Gina Green & Stephen C. Luce, co-ed

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Inclusive Programming for Elementary Students with Autism by Sheila Wagner, M.Ed Link
Inclusive Programming for Middle School Students with Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome by SheilaWagner
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Foundational Documents for Disability Ministry

Catechetical Resources
Access and Inclusion Models  

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Sacramental Guidelines (USCCB - 1995)

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Continuum of Models for Religious Education   Word PDF
Individual Religious Education Plan   Word PDF

Ministry Tools
Papal Message on World Day of the Sick Link    
Pastoral Statement (Order from USCCB)(1978)
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Pastoral Statement - Large Print   Word PDF
Welcome and Justice (USCCB -1998)
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Opening Doors to Welcome and Justice/ Parish Guide (Order from USCCB)
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Quotes from Documents   Word PDF
Evolving Definition of Disability
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Bibliography   Word PDF
National Directory for Catechesis (Order from USCCB) Link