Tuesday, June 19, 2012

A Gospel Perspective




The church is very accepting of all children including those with autism.  There are wards everywhere that have children with autism in primary.  They are sometimes given an individualized teacher to help them learn gospel principles.  The church encourages us to be accepting of all people and to invite them into our lives.  Harold G. Hillam, a member of the first quorum of the seventy said, “When we see the effect one person can have on the lives of so many, it perhaps is no wonder that the Lord reminded us, “Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God” (Hillam, 2005).  We need to remember that children with autism are children of a God who loves them and we should treat them as such. This means placing children in the environment that is the best for the child.  Some children may thrive in a public school, others in a private school.  If we love and care for these children, we can help them reach the potential that our Heavenly Father has given them. 

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