Autistic Thinking In The Life Of The Church

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Autistic Thinking in the Life of the Church

Author : Stewart Rapley
Publisher : SCM Press
ISBN 13 : 0334060877
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Autistic Thinking in the Life of the Church written by Stewart Rapley and published by SCM Press. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autism was only identified and recognised relatively recently, but even so one might have expected the church to have moved further in its thinking about how autistic thinking can contribute to the life of the church. At a time when churches exhibit a heightened awareness of ‘inclusion’ and recognition of difference in all manner of ways, it is startling how little attention is given to those who have autism. Drawn from extensive research amongst autistic worshippers, Autistic Thinking in the Life of the Church develops and explores a model in which churches can strengthen and retain the cognitive engagement of those worshippers in their congregations who are on the autistic spectrum.

Autism and the Church

Author : Kirby Laing Chair of New Testament Exegesis Grant Macaskill
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781481311250
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book Autism and the Church written by Kirby Laing Chair of New Testament Exegesis Grant Macaskill and published by . This book was released on 2021-03 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An estimated 76 million people worldwide are affected by autism--current figures suggest that 1 in 100 people live somewhere along the autism spectrum, though many remain undiagnosed. Frequently, autism occurs alongside other conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Yet despite autism's prevalence and impact, the church remains slow to adapt, with responses that are often poorly informed and irresponsible. In Autism and the Church Grant Macaskill provides a careful, attentive, and sustained analysis of the reality of autism within the church and how this should be approached theologically. Macaskill demonstrates that attempts to read the Bible with reference to autism are often deficient because they move too quickly from the study of particular texts to claims about the condition and how it should be viewed. This leads some Christians to see autism as something that should be healed or even exorcised. Macaskill instead invites readers to struggle with the biblical canon, in ways shaped by the traditions of the early church, to a process of interpretation that calls upon the church, following Christ's teaching, to cherish those who experience autism as part of the diverse gifting of Christ's body. Accordingly, he calls churches to consider the implications of autism in their congregations and to explore how best to accommodate the particular needs of persons with autism in public worship and pastoral care, while valuing their distinctive contribution. In short, Macaskill challenges the church to think biblically about autism. Autism and the Church teaches readers that those with autism belong to the church, demonstrating that, if responsibly read, the Bible provides a resource that enables the church to recognize the value of those with autism. Macaskill shows how the Bible can help both individuals and church bodies flourish, even as the church deals faithfully with the opportunities and challenges that come with understanding autism. He writes as a biblical scholar intimately familiar with the experience of autism, dealing honestly with the real difficulties that can accompany the condition, while challenging misconceptions.

On the Spectrum

Author : Daniel Jr. Bowman
Publisher : Brazos Press
ISBN 13 : 1493431129
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (934 download)

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Download or read book On the Spectrum written by Daniel Jr. Bowman and published by Brazos Press. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly everyone knows someone on the autism spectrum, whether it's a niece or nephew, a student in their classroom, a coworker, or a sibling, spouse, or child. One in 54 children has autism, according to the CDC, and autism is reported across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. Yet most of what people think they know about autism is wrong. On the Spectrum debunks myths with a realistic yet hope-filled deep dive into the heart, mind, and life of a Christian. Daniel Bowman, a novelist, poet, and professor, received an autism diagnosis at age thirty-five after experiencing crises in his personal and professional life. The diagnosis shed light on his experience in a new, life-giving way. In this captivating book, Bowman reveals new insights into autism, relationships, faith, and the gift of neurodiversity. Rather than viewing autism as a deficiency, Bowman teaches readers--through stories of his heartbreaks and triumphs--authentic ways to love their neighbors as themselves, including their autistic neighbors who are fearfully and wonderfully, if differently, made.

Autism and the God Connection

Author : William Stillman
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1402266391
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Autism and the God Connection written by William Stillman and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2006-04-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Everyone who seeks a more compassionate and wise life will benefit from this wonderful, insightful, and beautiful book." — Gary Zukav, author of The Seat of the Soul One in 68 US children have an autism spectrum disorder, and with countless parenting books helping families care for children with special needs, Autism and the God Connection is the crucial, spiritual look at understanding a child with autism. Helping parents realize their child's unique spirit and reaffirm that every one of us is a blessing, this is an inspirational resource to discovering the intellect, beauty, and complexities of children with autism. Through countless interviews, William Stillman documents extraordinary examples of spiritual giftedness, and boldly challenges our traditionally held beliefs about people with disabilities. Readers will discover hope, comfort, inspiration, and love through these affirming anecdotes of ordinary families.

The Art of Autism

Author : Debra Hosseini
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780983983408
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (834 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Autism written by Debra Hosseini and published by . This book was released on 2012-03-21 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Temple Grandin

Author : Sy Montgomery
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 0547733933
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (477 download)

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Download or read book Temple Grandin written by Sy Montgomery and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew that she was different. Years later she was diagnosed with autism. While Temple’s doctor recommended a hospital, her mother believed in her. Temple went to school instead. Today, Dr. Temple Grandin is a scientist and professor of animal science at Colorado State University. Her world-changing career revolutionized the livestock industry. As an advocate for autism, Temple uses her experience as an example of the unique contributions that autistic people can make. This compelling biography complete with Temple’s personal photos takes us inside her extraordinary mind and opens the door to a broader understanding of autism.

The Life We Never Expected

Author : Andrew Wilson
Publisher : Crossway
ISBN 13 : 1433551020
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (335 download)

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Download or read book The Life We Never Expected written by Andrew Wilson and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes life throws you a curveball. Andrew and Rachel Wilson know what it means to live a life they never expected. As the parents of two children with special needs, their story mingles deep pain with deep joy in unexpected places. With raw honesty, they share about the challenges they face on a daily basis—all the while teaching what it means to weep, worship, wait, and hope in the Lord. Offering encouragement rooted in God's Word, this book will help you cling to Jesus and fight for joy when faced with a life you never expected.

Disability and the Church

Author : Lamar Hardwick
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 083084161X
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Disability and the Church written by Lamar Hardwick and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IVP Readers' Choice Award Lamar Hardwick was thirty-six years old when he found out he was on the autism spectrum. While this revelation helped him understand and process his own experience, it also prompted a difficult re-evaluation of who he was as a person. And as a pastor, it started him on a new path of considering the way disabled people are treated in the church. Disability and the Church is a practical and theological reconsideration of the church's responsibilities to the disabled community. Too often disabled persons are pushed away from the church or made to feel unwelcome in any number of ways. As Hardwick writes, "This should not be." He insists that the good news of Jesus affirms God's image in all people, and he offers practical steps and strategies to build stronger, truly inclusive communities of faith.

Thinking in Pictures

Author : Temple Grandin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1408807300
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Thinking in Pictures written by Temple Grandin and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2009-09-07 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idea that some people think differently, though no less humanly, is explored in this inspiring book. Temple Grandin is a gifted and successful animal scientist, and she is autistic. Here she tells us what it was like to grow up perceiving the world in an entirely concrete and visual way - somewhat akin to how animals think, she believes - and how it feels now. Through her finely observed understanding of the workings of her mind she gives us an invaluable insight into autism and its challenges.

Of Such is the Kingdom

Author : Summer Kinard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781944967611
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (676 download)

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Download or read book Of Such is the Kingdom written by Summer Kinard and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disability is not a boundary to holiness, because God is with us. But it can sometimes be an obstacle to full participation in the life of the Church, simply because many do not understand what is needed to help people with disabilities overcome any physical, mental, or interpersonal challenges they may face in church and in leading an Orthodox Christian life. This book addresses the question from theological, practical, and experiential perspectives, giving individuals and families with disabilities the opportunity to voice their needs and suggest some things the rest of us can do to make them welcome in the household of God.

Thorlak of Iceland

Author : Aimee O'Connell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780990723141
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (231 download)

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Download or read book Thorlak of Iceland written by Aimee O'Connell and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-15 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [Large print and fully illustrated] Iceland's history is told in the stories of its celebrated figures. From Viking explorers to Saga heroes, the voices that define Icelandic culture are well known. Yet one man in Iceland's past had difficulty finding the words to form his own voice and be known for who he really was: Thorlák Thórhallsson, declared by his people "The Patron Saint of Iceland" in 1198 and officially canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1984. Yet, despite these honors, few have ever heard Thorlák's complete and true story: A child prodigy treated as an adult by those around him, a sorrowful boy from a broken home, a scholar of the emerging theology of merciful love, an innovator in pastoral leadership, and a man who understood the fundamental need to love and be loved. Thorlák of Iceland is an opportunity at last to celebrate this quiet hero who embodies the spiritual heart of the Icelandic people, and to learn from his inspiring true story wisdom for our own age.

Too Wise to be Mistaken, Too Good to be Unkind

Author : Cathy Steere
Publisher : Grace & Truth Books
ISBN 13 : 9781930133006
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Too Wise to be Mistaken, Too Good to be Unkind written by Cathy Steere and published by Grace & Truth Books. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The serious challenges and even griefs which often accompany the presence of an autistic child in a family are well-documented both in medical annals and are all the more imbedded in the memories of those whose homes have suffered this trial. Few stories can be found which offer much encouragement for those in the dilemma.

Finding Your Child's Way on the Autism Spectrum

Author : Dr. Laura Hendrickson
Publisher : Moody Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781575673165
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (731 download)

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Download or read book Finding Your Child's Way on the Autism Spectrum written by Dr. Laura Hendrickson and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2009-02-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It seems that nearly everyone knows a family with an autism spectrum child. Most recent figures suggest that the prevalence of all autism spectrum disorders in the United States is an astonishing 1% of the population in the United States, translating to twelve million parents and grandparents that are seeking answers. There are many books available on how to cure an autistic preschooler, but none on how to raise one to adulthood. These promised cures raise parents' hopes, but most parents will find that they are dealing with a lifelong challenge no matter what they do. Dr. Laura Hendrickson is a trained psychiatrist, biblical counselor—and the mother of an autistic child. She understands the struggles parents face as they try to communicate with their autism spectrum child and manage behavior challenges. With an approach that is grounded in a deep understanding of the challenges those caring for autism spectrum children face, Finding Your Child's Way on theAutism Spectrum gives the reader sound, practical tools for understanding how to guide an autism spectrum child to function more fully as the person God created them to be.

Josiah's Fire

Author : Tahni Cullen
Publisher : BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC
ISBN 13 : 1424551412
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (245 download)

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Download or read book Josiah's Fire written by Tahni Cullen and published by BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where is hope when there is no hope? First-time parents Joe and Tahni Cullen were thrust into the confusing world of autism when their toddler, Josiah, suddenly lost his ability to speak, play, and socialize. The diagnosis: Autism Spectrum Disorder. In their attempts to see Josiah recover and regain speech, the Cullens underwent overwhelming physical, emotional, and financial struggles. While other kids around him improved, Josiah only got worse. Five years later, Josiah, who had not been formally taught to read or write, suddenly began to type on his iPad profound paragraphs about God, science, history, business, music, strangers, and heaven. Josiah’s eye-opening visions, heavenly encounters, and supernatural experiences forced his family out of their comfort zone and predictable theology, catapulting them into a mind-blowing love-encounter with Jesus.Find hope in hardship.Catch a fresh glimpse of heaven.Learn to hear and trust God’s voice.Identify the roles of Father, Son, and Spirit.Be aware of the workings of angels, and much more!Follow a trail of truth into Josiah’s mysterious world, and see why his family and friends can no longer stay silent.

Talking is Not My Thing

Author : Rose Robbins
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 146746418X
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (674 download)

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Download or read book Talking is Not My Thing written by Rose Robbins and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This little sister might not use words, but she’s got plenty to say! Narrated through thought bubbles, this energetic book invites readers into the day of a nonverbal girl with autism. She has so much to do—games to play, spaghetti to eat, and a missing stuffed animal to find! Sometimes life can be noisy and overwhelming, but something new is always around the corner. Talking isn’t the only way to make a joke, ask for Grandma’s help, or surprise your brother… Illustrated in bright colors, Talking Is Not My Thing is a joyful portrait of neurodiverse family life.

Walking with God Through Autism

Author : Lisa Pappas-Perrodin
Publisher : High Bridge Books LLC
ISBN 13 : 9781940024790
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (247 download)

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Download or read book Walking with God Through Autism written by Lisa Pappas-Perrodin and published by High Bridge Books LLC. This book was released on 2016-09-21 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walking with God through Autism will fill you with utter amazement as you journey in a world through the eyes of a mother and her challenged son. You will visualize through this incredible testimony how they chose to trust blindly and leap boldly from their mountains of adversity.

Look Me in the Eye

Author : John Elder Robison
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0307396185
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book Look Me in the Eye written by John Elder Robison and published by Crown. This book was released on 2008-09-09 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “As sweet and funny and sad and true and heartfelt a memoir as one could find.” —from the foreword by Augusten Burroughs Ever since he was young, John Robison longed to connect with other people, but by the time he was a teenager, his odd habits—an inclination to blurt out non sequiturs, avoid eye contact, dismantle radios, and dig five-foot holes (and stick his younger brother, Augusten Burroughs, in them)—had earned him the label “social deviant.” It was not until he was forty that he was diagnosed with a form of autism called Asperger’s syndrome. That understanding transformed the way he saw himself—and the world. A born storyteller, Robison has written a moving, darkly funny memoir about a life that has taken him from developing exploding guitars for KISS to building a family of his own. It’s a strange, sly, indelible account—sometimes alien yet always deeply human.