Catholics with Autism
Efforts of the National Catholic Partnership on Disability
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The prevalence of autism is an increasing reality in the parishes and schools of the Catholic Church in the United States. Autism, also often called autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is "a set of complex neurodevelopment disorders that include autistic disorder, Asperger disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. Children who have ASD display mild to severe impairments in social interaction and communication
along with restricted, repetitive, and
stereotyped patterns of behaviors,
interests, and activities." From the 2013 CDC report at the link below. The rates of autism have risen steadily, and as of the latest report are at 1 in 50. Regardless of the reason for the increase, all parishes and schools will have members who live with the range of conditions that are within the autism spectrum.
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhsr/nhsr065.pdf [1]
In order to adequately respond to the needs of these members in the parish or school, an Autism Task Force (ATF) was commissioned by the NCPD Board of Directors to review and evaluate curriculums and program models being used at parishes around the country.
NCPD Autism Task Force
Resources for Observing April as Autism Awareness Month
The resources below are provided for parish observation of Autism Awareness Month (each April) and to provide additional support for parish and diocesan ministries. This is not a complete list. It will continue to grow and change as new items are brought to our attention and new ones are created. We will, as NCPD always does, list products and resources that provide a range of options for families, parish & diocesan staff and volunteers to use in supporting those on the autism spectrum. Remember that not every child responds to every technique and that most of these materials can also be used successfully for and with those with other needs such as intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Autism Videos
Understanding Autism Workshop at National Conference [2] Click Here [2]
Autism Strategies, Resources and Models [3] Click Here [3]
| Parent Interview Form for Religious Education | PDF [4] | ||
| Strategic Components for Successfully Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder | Word [5] | PDF [6] | |
| Algunos componentes estratégicos para trabajar exitosamente con personas con Autismo | Word [7] | PDF [8] | |
| Strategies for Catechetical Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder | Word [9] | PDF [10] | |
| Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew | Word [11] | PDF [12] | |
| Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew | Word [13] | PDF [14] | |
| Mass Petitions for Autism I | Word [15] | PDF [16] | |
| Mass petitions for Autism II |
Word [17] | PDF [18] | |
| Parish bulletin announcement for Autism Awareness Month |
Word [19] | PDF [20] | |
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Ejemplo de boletin parroquial para la concientizacion del Autism en el mes abril |
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| A Prayer of St. Francis for Autism | Word [21] | PDF [22] | |
| Prayer during Autism Awareness Month |
Word [23] | PDF [24] | |
| Press Release | Word [25] | PDF [26] | |
| Press Release 2013 | Word [27] | PDF [28] |
Autism-Specific Resources
| Adaptive Sacramental Preparation Kits - Loyola Press | Link [29] |
| Archdiocese of Newark - My Mass Book Picture Missal | Link [30] |
| Archdiocese of Newark - Mass Picture Schedule | Link [31] |
| Archdiocese of Newark - A Story About Going to Mass | Link [32] [33] |
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Powerpoint presentation from May 2008 Webinar Children/Youth with Disabilities |
Powerpoint [33] |
| Webinar on Children/Youth with Disabilities | View Page [34] |
| Autism Society of America |
Link [35] |
| Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
Link [36] |
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We Go To Mass (geared for children with autism) |
Link [37] |
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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. |
Link [38] |
| Autism and Faith: A Journey into Community. | Link [39] |
| Autism and Your Church: Nurturing the Spiritual Growth of People with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Barbara J. Newman | Link [40] |
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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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Link [41] |
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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 [42]. 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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Link [43] |
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When My Autism Gets Too Big! A Relaxation Book for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Kari Dunn Buron |
Link [44] |
| The Science and Fiction of Autism by Laura Schreibman | Link [45] |
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“You’re Going to Love this Kid!” Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom by Paula Kluth
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Link [46] |
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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 |
Link [47] |
| Inclusive Programming for Elementary Students with Autism by Sheila Wagner, M.Ed | Link [48] |
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Inclusive Programming for Middle School Students with Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome by SheilaWagner
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Link [49] |
Foundational Documents for Disability Ministry
Catechetical Resources
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| Access and Inclusion Models |
Word [50] |
PDF [51] | |
| Sacramental Guidelines (USCCB - 1995) |
Link [52] |
Word [53] |
PDF [54] |
| Continuum of Models for Religious Education | Word [55] | PDF [56] | |
| Individual Religious Education Plan | Word [57] | PDF [58] | |
Ministry Tools
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| Papal Message on World Day of the Sick | Link [59] | ||
| Pastoral Statement (Order from USCCB)(1978) |
Link [60] | ||
| Pastoral Statement - Large Print | Word [61] | PDF [62] | |
| Welcome and Justice (USCCB -1998) |
Link [63] | ||
| Opening Doors to Welcome and Justice/ Parish Guide (Order from USCCB) |
Link [64] | ||
| Quotes from Documents | Word [65] | PDF [66] | |
| Evolving Definition of Disability |
Web page [67] | ||
| Bibliography | Word [68] | PDF [69] | |
| National Directory for Catechesis (Order from USCCB) | Link [70] | ||
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| Boletín parroquial 1.doc [71] | 333.5 KB |
| Boletín parroquial 1.pdf [72] | 132.66 KB |