The Magic Train Book: How I Motivated My Autistic Son to Sit Quietly in Church

When Kyle was a preschooler, I was fortunate to be able to meet weekly with students and staff at the University of California, San Diego Autism Research Program. Each session, we would sit together and discuss problems I was having with Kyle, and possible approaches to resolving them. The Problem One of the biggest challenges I faced at that time was that I was unable to sit with the congregation at my church, because Kyle had too many tantrums and loud outbursts. Every Sunday, I stood out in the lobby and missed the majority of the meeting. A team of … Continue reading