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As children’s ministry leaders we want our ministry to be welcoming to all children. We strive to create a safe, fun enviroment where all children can learn about God and build their own relationship with him. A friend, Susan Stroebel shared this with me, Resource Guide to Autism <\/a> it is designed as a tool kit specifically for friends of families affected by autism. I h ope you find it as helpful as I did. <\/a><\/p>\"\"<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As children’s ministry leaders we want our ministry to be welcoming to all children. 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