Ep 7. Church, Worship and Autism | A Family's Perspective

01/07/24 • 26 min

In today's episode we take an intimate turn as we share the practicalities and heartwarming stories of integrating worship into your child's life. We offer an encouraging look at the hurdles we've personally overcome, such as our son's sensitivity to overstimulation at church, and celebrate the milestones reached, all while embedding lessons of sacrificial love into our daily lives. For families walking a similar path, we shed light on resources and share insights that have been lifelines for us, reinforcing the idea that within the challenges of raising children with special needs, there lies a beautiful opportunity to witness pure, unadulterated expressions of worship. Join us as we embrace the unexpected and share our story of faith, love, and the incredible impact of worship on our family's journey.

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Not An Island Podcast - Ep 7. Church, Worship and Autism | A Family's Perspective

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Hello and welcome to Not An Island podcast , the series where we talk about family , faith and autism and where those three things meet . We are your hosts . I'm Todd .

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I'm Amanda .

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