Would you agree with the following statements?
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| | | Autism affects a growing number of children. Varying studies put the current numbers as high as 1 in 40 children. How do you feel when you encounter a child or adult who is clearly impacted by autism, Down syndrome, or similar conditions? Do any of these statements fit your response? - Deep inside you feel sorry for them (and their families), so you prefer to politely keep your distance.
- You're slightly uncomfortable being around someone who might act out at awkward or even inappropriate times – like the middle of a worship service.
- You might notice them momentarily, but mostly you don't even think about it.
- The description fits someone very close to you whose face immediately comes to mind.
Today's Focus on the Family® Broadcast is a special encore presentation of one of our most popular programs of 2019. Emily Colson — daughter of the late Chuck Colson — shares compelling stories of her 28-year-old son, Max, who has lived his whole life with a diagnosis of significant autism. Despite his limitations, Max wholeheartedly loves Jesus … and has a powerful impact on everyone he encounters. | | |
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