Church Consultation

Church Consultation & Collaboration

Partnering with Faith-Based Communities to Support Children with Autism and Their Families

At Howard Intervention Center, we believe that the church can—and should—be a safe and welcoming place for every child.

But many churches struggle to fully include and support children with autism or other developmental differences. That’s where we come in.
Whether your congregation is just starting to explore inclusion or looking to improve existing programs, our team brings decades of experience in special education, ABA therapy, speech-language support, and behavioral consulting. We’ll help you build a more inclusive, prepared, and loving environment for all God’s children.

Church Consultation & Collaboration

Partnering with Faith-Based Communities to Support Children with Autism and Their Families

At Howard Intervention Center, we believe that the church can—and should—be a safe and welcoming place for every child. But many churches struggle to fully include and support children with autism or other developmental differences. That’s where we come in.
Whether your congregation is just starting to explore inclusion or looking to improve existing programs, our team brings decades of experience in special education, ABA therapy, speech-language support, and behavioral consulting. We’ll help you build a more inclusive, prepared, and loving environment for all God’s children.

🛠️ Services We Offer

1. Ministry Support & Sensory Inclusion Consulting

  • Assess your current children’s ministry setup and identify sensory or behavioral barriers
  • Design sensory-friendly worship spaces or quiet zones
  • Recommend strategies and supports for safe, calm transitions
  • Help implement “buddy systems” or adaptive programming for inclusive Sunday school or VBS

2. Staff & Volunteer Training

  • Offer custom training workshops on autism awareness and support
  • Teach effective communication, de-escalation, and behavior management skills
  • Train youth leaders, greeters, ushers, and teachers to recognize and respect neurodiversity

3. Program Development

  • Assist in designing inclusive children’s church, teen programs, or family events
  • Provide visual schedules, social stories, and wait/stop cards for your classrooms
  • Support parent groups or family counseling initiatives within your congregation

4. Partnership Options

  • Host on-site therapy groups, family workshops, or respite events at your church
  • Collaborate for community outreach or autism awareness month activities
  • Explore shared space agreements where HIC professionals assist your ministry in exchange for space usage

🛠️ Services We Offer

1. Ministry Support & Sensory Inclusion Consulting

  • Assess your current children’s ministry setup and identify sensory or behavioral barriers
  • Design sensory-friendly worship spaces or quiet zones
  • Recommend strategies and supports for safe, calm transitions
  • Help implement “buddy systems” or adaptive programming for inclusive Sunday school or VBS

2. Staff & Volunteer Training

  • Offer custom training workshops on autism awareness and support
  • Teach effective communication, de-escalation, and behavior management skills
  • Train youth leaders, greeters, ushers, and teachers to recognize and respect neurodiversity

3. Program Development

  • Assist in designing inclusive children’s church, teen programs, or family events
  • Provide visual schedules, social stories, and wait/stop cards for your classrooms
  • Support parent groups or family counseling initiatives within your congregation

4. Partnership Options

  • Host on-site therapy groups, family workshops, or respite events at your church
  • Collaborate for community outreach or autism awareness month activities
  • Explore shared space agreements where HIC professionals assist your ministry in exchange for space usage

Howard Intervention Center provides a school-based consultation approach to support teachers and staff in scientifically based behavior modification. When working with school districts the identified client/student does not have to have an autism diagnosis, only a need for behavior modification. Howard Intervention Center will observe, assess, and write a behavior modification program for the identified student and train the teacher/team to carry it out to bring a positive change in the environment and student.

Howard Intervention Center is THE go-to resource for local schools when they need supplemental ABA therapy services to meet new challenges and reach behavior goals. We provide a range of support, for in-school and/or home-bound/schooled students.  

✝️ Why Partner With HIC?

We’re not just clinicians—we’re mothers, believers, and educators who understand both the science of autism and the spirit of community. With deep roots in the South Suburbs, our mission is not just therapy—it’s transformation. We help churches embrace all families, deepen their impact, and become truly inclusive sanctuaries.

🙌 Let’s Work Together

Are you ready to create a more inclusive, supportive ministry for neurodiverse children and families?
📞 Contact Us Today
Email: Management@howardinterventioncenter.org
Phone: (708) 794-6509
Website: www.HowardInterventionCenter.org