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April 4, 2012

Baptize Your Autistic Son

Joanna Brooks, Ask a Mormon

I’ve put your question out to friends who have relatives with autism.  I’m going to tell you a few things I’ve gathered from them, but I hope lots of readers will chime in and add their wisdom in the comments below.  The collective wisdom of AMG readers exceeds that of AMG herself.

A leading source of resources for LDS families with disabilities is here.  Many families also recommend this book.  And there is an internet discussion group for LDS families impacted by autism here.

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TAGGED: autism, Baptism, Mormonism

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