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• Autism and Faith: A Journey into Community

This publication is a collaborative product of The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, The Center on Services for the Autism Community (COSAC), and The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation. Its development was guided by a task force of clergy, family members, and professionals.

Autism and Faith grew out of the efforts and concerns of families and congregations who were looking for ways to include children and adults with autism in faith communities. With articles by family members, theologians, pastors, rabbis, people with autism, and professionals, the booklet contains facts about autism, pastoral care, religious education, strategies for supporting families, tips for lay people, and a listing of religious and public resources.  The articles are highlighted by real life stories from a number of families who responded to an autism and faith survey.

2008. 52 pages. Cost: $5.00. First copy free to people in New Jersey.
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• Brain Injury: When The Call Comes. A Congregational Resource

A resource booklet of information, strategies, personal stories, faith journeys, and resources for congregations, with a focus on New Jersey. Edited by The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey and The Boggs Center.

2001. 28 pages. Cost: $5.00. First copy free to people in New Jersey.
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• Dimensions of Faith and Congregational Ministries with Persons with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families

A Resource Guide for Clergy, Laypersons, Families, and Service Providers divided into areas of congregational ministry and outreach e.g. worship, outreach, pastoral care, religious education, awareness videos, with sections on respite care, community building, person-centered planning, coping with grief, and more.

2009. 220 pages. Available online only.
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