Autism
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Autistic Catholics find a voice: New support group fosters connection and belonging
Autistic Catholics, an online resource and support group, kicked off this week with the group’s first online meeting. Read more
Meet Chloe Cole, the 18-year-old leading the fight to protect children from transgender surgeries
“At 15, I wasn’t really thinking. I was a kid, just trying to fit in,” says Chloe Cole, who underwent... Read more
Pope Francis advocates for inclusion of people with disabilities in society
The pope underlined that the Church in particular is called to help those with disabilities to “make their voices heard.” Read more
Everyone is beautiful in God’s eyes, Pope Francis tells children with autism spectrum disorder
Pope Francis told children with autism spectrum disorder Monday that everyone is beautiful in God’s eyes. Read more
Salt Lake City diocese in prayer after police shooting of boy with autism
The Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City said it is praying for Linden Cameron, a 13-year-old boy who was seriously... Read more
At the intersection of faith and autism – a Catholic priest shares his story
When Fr. Matthew Schneider was asked to move on after just one year of a three-year assignment as school chaplain... Read more
Don't marginalize people with autism, cardinal urges
Cardinal Peter Turkson issued a message for World Autism Awareness Day urging faith communities to have meaningful encounters with those... Read more
Pope: break down the stigma burdening those with autism
Pope Francis has said autistic disorders are nothing to be ashamed of, as he encouraged everyone to build solidarity to... Read more
