Autism & Christianity | My thoughts & experience + my special interests
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 เม.ย. 2024
- What is Autism?
Autism is a serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact.
Autism spectrum disorder impacts the nervous system.
I found this info from a simple Google search but here's some more info below:
"Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects how Autistic people perceive the world, think and behave, and communicate and interact with others.
Put simply, Autistic people see, hear and feel the world differently to other people.
Autism is not an illness or disease and cannot be ‘cured’. Many Autistic adults consider being Autistic as a fundamental part of their identity.
Autism is a spectrum. This means that some people are affected more than others. For example, some Autistic people do not use verbal language, while others have excellent spoken language skills but may find it difficult to understand what other people mean.
While all Autistic people share some common differences in the way they see, hear and feel the world, they all have different strengths and abilities and challenges which affect their lives in different ways at different ages and in different environments.
No two people on the spectrum are the same."
www.altogetherautism.org.nz/w...
I believe that Autistic needs are not acknowledged or catered for enough in the church and that church services for many of us Neuro-diverse people can be difficult to sit through leaving us feeling isolated.
But I also believe that God is mindful of us and will aid us in whatever difficult situations we face so there is always hope and also an opportunity for us to learn and grow.
If you have any thoughts or questions, leave them in the comments below, thank you!
- Tanaya
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Hello, just want to apologise for the poor sound quality of this video (and some of my other videos) I plan to upgrade my phone or get a decent camera and mic sometime in the near future to create better quality content.
Thank you for your channel Tannaya. It is such a relief. I am struggling with the idea that autism is a demon and have had horrible experiences in the church. I feel really second rate and rejected. I cry every day and am lonely. Don't really think I've had much help or support. People just criticise and say I'm a bad person. For many years I struggled with self hatred. Unfortunately, I don't see autism as a blessing. It seems like an excuse for the majority to bully and exclude us, particularly in the church. I don't think I'm worthless or a nasty person but because I'm alone, I really suffer and struggle. Have been praying to the Most High for some love, understanding and inclusion and end the cycle of loneliness. My faith is strong but it is some of those in the churches that have been the most challenging. Please pray for me. 🙏
U don't have to worry. Brains are different and are not the same
What a beautiful channel you are creating. I found just yesterday. I could empathize, so much with what, you were saying. I am now 49 years old. But about 12 years ago l started having, very bad seizures and rapid deterioration in health. I became so seitive to bright light, loud sounds, anxiety and anything l knew could trigger a seizure. Soon l developed debilitating physical nerve pain, My whole physical nervous system was deteriorating so fast, which has left me unable to walk anymore and was suddenly in a wheelchair. After months in hospital l was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder of which there is no cure, only medication to slow the advancement down and ease the pain, as l began to loose now all sensation in my legs. I am blessed with a very loving husband and My Saviour Jesus, who l know is with me daily. I went through so much, feeling everone was, thinking why l was not getting a miracle healing. I started to feel so lesser than, that it stopped me feeling the community l so needed from fellow Christ followers. I did not want to leave the house at all. We then moved back home, to a small rural town in Europe where l come from. We joined a new church and a support system, l know only the Lord, had prepared for us. For me, that was a miracle, even if it was not a physical healing. Your videos are so honest and calming, and l look so forward to it growing and blossoming. At my utmost low, l know that God always sees the bigger picture, he just asks us to carry His lamp at our feet, for His light is guiding always. God bless you and your family. Keep shining the light of our Lord!!✨🙏✨
I found your video hard to listen to because of the background noise. My autism involves auditory processing issues, so I appreciated the subtitles. I've had profoundly negative experiences in the American evangelical church. There's an expectation to conform to norms that have nothing to do with being like Christ. Fortunately, Jesus is bigger than man-made institutions, so my hope and identity are in him
I too love photography and learning the identity of plants!
I have Autism too mine is Mild
Great video, Thankyou, watching from the uk. Also Sahm and autistic and Christian. What you said was so true
Needed some encouragement in His so I searched and Found you❤thank you I too am Autistic Wife and Mother grateful for the word and one another’s support 🎉
Hey!! Child of God❤ you are amazing, and talented, can you share more work of art please
This was a nice video, you have such a beautiful voice. I enjoyed seeing your artwork!
Oh my goodness! I sang that same song to my littles! 🧡 one of my favorites- and your voice is beautiful!
I am autistic. My impression is that you pay a very high price to feel in community.
Beautiful thanks for sharing. It is great when everyone in church accepts everyone else just as they are - it's the 'world' that wants to 'squeeze everyone into its mould' and in church there is or ought to be more celebration of diveristy as God made us all different and unique. It's even better is there is some support and help to change in the way we need to change, but without pressure to act like someone else (be more 'normal'!) or making us feel guilty or ashamed about anything or awkward about who we are and things we can't change.
Thank you so much for sharing! 🥰
Keep going with your channel. It's beautiful ❤❤❤❤
In the US, churches lobbied to be exempt from government laws about disability. Religious organizations are allowed to discriminate. Also, many American Christian denominations consider autism to be demonic possession. Children are subject to exorcisms and emotional abuse. You sound like you’re in Australia. You are very lucky that you have a wonderful, caring church. That’s what they should be like.
NTs (even most Christians) seem to assume what they are able to do and have is because they choose to. They don’t realize their abilities and possessions are gifts - given to them - by God. There. I said it out loud. Thank you for the opportunity.