In Depth:  Triona Brading

autism and the church

Triona Brading

How many times a week do you think you hear some variation of “a very warm welcome to you”? And what perception do you have of how to welcome people on the autistic spectrum?

I am confident that at almost any church service or event you will be verbally welcomed at least once, perhaps even several times... There might for example be an “official” welcome from someone at the door, one from the leader of the service, and any number of informal welcomes amongst the congregation.

autism and the church

Triona Brading

I wonder what comes to mind when you hear the word “autistic”?

Perhaps you think of recent speculation about rising numbers of diagnoses? Or you might think of those on a mission to cure autism? Maybe you think of a family member or friend?