ABLE Ministry GA

💙🌍 April 2. World Autism Awareness Day.

Today, we honor the parents raising autistic children..the ones who love, advocate, protect, and show up in ways the world doesn’t always see.

This day is for the parents who learned to celebrate progress in inches, not miles.
For the ones who understand that communication comes in many forms.
For the ones who know that meltdowns aren’t “bad behavior,” but overwhelmed hearts asking for help.

It’s for the parents who had to rewrite the parenting book they thought they’d use…
and build a new one based on patience, intuition, and unconditional love.

Some days are heavy.
Some days are magic.
Most days are both.

But one thing is always true:
Your child is not broken.
Your child is not “less.”
Your child is beautifully and uniquely wired.

And you..the parent..are doing an incredible job.
Even on the days you doubt yourself.
Even on the days that feel long and loud and overwhelming.
Even on the days you wonder if anyone understands.

Your love is seen.
Your effort is seen.
Your child’s light is seen.

Today, the world pauses to recognize autism..
but you live this love, this patience, this strength every single day.

To every parent raising an autistic child:
You are doing amazing.
Your child is doing amazing.
And the world needs more hearts like yours. 💙

Pastors and church ministry leaders: Let’s have a conversation on how ABLE can help you connect with the largest unchurched people group in your area: Families and individuals affected by disability.

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Pastor… if you’re wondering where to start when it comes to disability ministry…Start in Acts.
Because Acts doesn’t give us a program. It gives us a pattern. And that pattern shows us how the Church moved toward people with real needs—physical, social, mental, spiritual—before they ever felt “equipped.”

🦽 Acts 3 — A man who couldn’t walk is placed at the temple gate daily
He’s been there forever. Easy to overlook. Easy to step around. Peter stops, looks directly at him, engages him, and refuses to treat him like background noise.
→ They saw the person others had learned to ignore

📖 Acts 8 — A man trying to understand Scripture but doesn’t have the language for it. Philip doesn’t wait for him to come to church. He runs up, sits beside him, and enters his world.
→ They moved toward confusion and met it with clarity

😨 Acts 9 — A man who just had a life-altering encounter and is now blind and isolated
Everyone else is hesitant. Ananias goes anyway, calls him “brother,” and helps him take his next step.
→ They moved toward fear and uncertainty with presence

🍽️ Acts 6 — A group of widows being overlooked and underserved. The issue is brought up, and leadership doesn’t dismiss it—they reorganize everything to care well.
→ They changed structure when people were being missed

🌍 Acts 10 — People considered outsiders, misunderstood, and “not our kind”. Peter enters their home, listens, stays, eats, and watches God move among them.
→ They crossed uncomfortable lines to include people

🔥 Acts 1:8 — The Spirit promised as their power and guide. They didn’t wait to feel ready. They trusted God as they stepped in.
→ Their starting point wasn’t preparation—it was obedience

Do you see it? This isn’t just about disability. This is about how the Church moves toward people who need support, understanding, and access. Disability ministry doesn’t start with a room. It starts with a posture.
Seeing what others overlook. Moving toward what feels uncomfortable. Adjusting when people are being missed. Removing barriers in real time.

Because the early church didn’t say,
“We’re not equipped.” They moved…and learned as they went.

So if you’re asking where to start, start there.

As we gear up for Autism Awareness, let’s remember to point hearts to Christ first.

We have to do better….

Some churches are still calling autism a demon.

Instead of asking, “How can we support this child?”
The question becomes, “What spirit is behind this?”

Autism is not a curse.
It is not witchcraft.
It is a neurological difference.

We once went somewhere hoping for support… and we were told my son is bewitched.

I remember how my heart sank. The guilt that tried to creep in. The quiet question "Did I fail spiritually?"

But what was missing wasn’t deliverance.
It was understanding.

We love positive prayers. Pray for strength. Pray for wisdom. Pray for peace. Those prayers hold us together.

But autism does not need casting out.

Our children don’t need to be fixed.
They need to be understood.

Faith and education can exist together.

And when we choose compassion over fear… families like mine can finally breathe. 💛

Look at what is in this month’s Pentecostal Life!!!

Are families with disabilities welcome at your church? What steps are you taking to ensure they are not only welcomed but *included*? Not just included but belong??? Let ABLE Ministry help your church create a plan to create a church culture where true inclusion leads to belonging….

Sometimes how we react can make or break a moment. Try being silly and over the top when they’re about to have a meltdown. You’ll watch that frown turn upside down as you redirect their attention and energy!

My 5-year-old was having a moment, so I took my hand, and started plucking the air around her . . .

Of course she stopped the meltdown to ask what I was doing…

“Shh, sit really still . . . they’re all over you” . . . I said, staying focused.

“What’s all over me?” She asked, almost forgetting why she was upset.

“The grouchies!” I continued . . . “We’ve got to get them off you!!”

At this point she realized that I was being silly and she started laughing.

“No those aren’t grouchies, they’re HAPPIES!!” She said.

“Oh good!” I said, putting one back and plucking other spots.

“No that’s not a grouchy either!!”

“Are they all gone?!” I asked.

“Yes!” She said laughing.

“I want a hug.” She said.

Sometimes we can shift the tone of the moment through play and connection . . . not always, and I promise I know it’s not easy, especially when you’re tired & frustrated . . . but, it's worth it when it works.

You become a soft spot to land after the big emotions pass.

So next time your little one starts spiraling, try plucking those grouchies away.

Shared with permission from Mom Seeking Coffee

Here are some great sensory friendly Christmas ideas for a loved one or if you’re looking for refresh your classroom for 2026!

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Happy Thanksgiving ABLE Family! Whatever this day looks like for you…traditional or unconventional…we have so much to be grateful for!