Synopses & Reviews
Children with autism CAN learn about God! Endorsed by religious leaders, this groundbreaking book offers a step-by-step lesson plan for family members, educators, and church staff—including scripted narratives, group activities, prayers, scripture readings, classroom setup guidance, lists of additional resources, and more. Each lesson is also accompanied by a Scripture Study for instructors to help them prepare for each class, where the author provides additional ideas and discussion questions.
STUDENTS learn about:
- Creation
- Adam & Eve
- Temptation
- Cain & Abel
- Noah
- Abraham
- Isaac & Rebekah
- Jacob
- Joseph
- Moses
- Passover
PARENTS and TEACHERS learn:
- Autism Ministry
- Class Setup
- How Kids Learn
- How to Prepare
- How to Teach
- And more!
This book is certified by the Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur to be free of doctrinal or moral error.
Review
"The book’s easy-to-use lessons and multi-sensory approach are just right for teaching children with ASD. … The practical tips will help congregations engage all children with opportunities to grow in faith. The lessons can be adjusted to accommodate varying degrees of cognitive abilities. The contemplative questions for parents and caregivers are a wonderful guide that can facilitate fellowship and help family members express underlying sentiments that often remain unspoken. … this book is an essential tool for every faith community that wants to provide meaningful participation to all its members." Sister Kathleen Schipani, IHM, and Mrs. Lori Brew The Department for Pastoral Care for Persons with Disabilities Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Review
"An indispensable reference tool for any parent and educator who believes in the timeless values, lessons, and mores inherent in religious history and practice. Kudos to Labosh for filling such a vital need within the exceptional community." Aviva Engel, Editor, Exceptional Family
Review
"I happily recommend this book, The Child with Autism Learns the Faith. … I am deeply grateful for Kathy Labosh's service to the Church in writing this excellent book to assist teachers and parents in sharing the faith with children with autism." The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhodes, Bishop of Harrisburg
Synopsis
Endorsed by religious leaders, this groundbreaking book offers step-by-step lesson plans for family members, educators, or church staff—including scripted narratives, group activities, prayers, scripture readings, classroom setup guidance, lists of additional resources, and more. The easy-to-understand lessons are written specifically for children with autism, customized for their unique thinking and learning styles. To help prepare adults for each lesson, the author provides a Scripture Study, along with teaching tips and other valuable advice. Students will learn about: Creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah, Abraham, Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, and more!
About the Author
Kathy Labosh graduated from Penn State and worked as an economist. She is now a stay-at-home mom to Sam and Nicky, both of whom are children with autism. It became her mission to help others in similar situations. Kathy formed a Special Education Religion Class and is the author of a specialized curriculum for children with autism. She also received an Honorable Mention for Children’s Fiction from Writer’s Digest.
Table of Contents
Foreword Preface PART 1 The Importance of Outreach How They Learn Classroom Setup Materials PART 2 Creation: God Made Everything Adam Names the Animals: God has a Job for Us Adam and Eve: God Made Us for Others Temptation: Sin Hurts but God Always Loves Us Cain and Abel: Hurting Others Makes Things Worse Noah: God Finds a Way to Save Us Abraham: God Starts Many Nations Isaac and Rebekah: Choosing Good Friends Jacob: The Trickster Gets Tricked Joseph and His Dreams: God Has a Plan for Us Joseph in Egypt: God’s Plan is a Challenge Moses in the Bulrushes: God Saves a Baby Moses and the Burning Bush: God Calls Us Moses and Pharaoh Standing Up for Your Beliefs Passover and the Red Sea: God Saves His People APPENDICES Resources About the Author