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Abstract

How can the church provide leadership in the area of inclusion and offer families a place of refuge and support? How does the church care for and teach children with disabilities? As a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, I have partnered with congregations to start programs for families impacted by disabilities. Here, we show how a family affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder challenged their church to provide a sustainable program. There is hope that the church can lead inclusion efforts and develop special needs support for caretakers. The article reveals one family’s journey in returning to worship with their autistic son and the church’s response.

Author Bio

Pamela Scretchen is a licensed and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 19 years of experience providing behavior support for children and their families. She is a professor at Lipscomb University, teaching Behavior Analysis in the College of Education. Pamela serves children with unique learning styles, providing support and recommendations that promote their success in school, home, and community settings. Pamela has provided private and public schools professional development training for creating diverse learning environments. She has served as an in-home ABA provider and clinical director at an ABA clinic for many years.

Pamela is devoted to advocating for strong partnerships between educational settings, children, and families impacted by autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and other diverse learning styles.

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