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Welcoming those with Autism and Asperger Syndrome in our Churches and Communities
We talk a lot about how to make church welcoming, but we sometimes forget that for the one person in every hundred
who has a form of autism, church can be a bewildering or frightening place. That’s why I’m so pleased that these guidelines have been produced for use in the Diocese of Oxford. They explain clearly what it can be like to have an Autistic Spectrum Disorder and how we can help to welcome those with an ASD into church. Small changes can make a big difference.
God loves and cares for every one of us. I want churches to show that love and to value our differences. Together, in all our variety, we make up the body of Christ.

I am grateful to those who have produced this booklet and those who have shared their experiences.

I commend these guidelines to you.
Bishop John

Welcoming those with Autism and Asperger Syndrome (4.25 MB)