Many churches are working to become welcoming of LGBT+ people, but what about autistic people? Understanding what stimming is and creating spaces that welcome folks who stim is an important step in welcoming autistic people. And once you become a place where autistic people feel welcome, good fruit will blossom -- for we bring unique gifts and insights that can enrich the whole faith community!
Hi i made a video about one aspect of being an autistic Christian and some of the insights autistic folks can share with faith communities that make the effort to welcome us!
i welcome comments and questions and feedback!
VIDEO LINK
LINKS FOR MORE INFO:
to the poem I read at the end, "Stimming in Church"
to more information about what stimming is
To an explanation of why ABA therapies that aim to repress stimming are harmful
To a list of resources on disability and Christianity (including the sermon I mention in the video on Jesus rising with disabling wounds)