Emily Colson describes the struggles, the joys, and the grace of God she's experienced in raising her son, Max, who has severe autism. She challenges cultural assumptions that special needs kids aren't valuable and encourages churches to help special needs families in their communities. (Part 1 of 2)
Emily Colson describes the struggles, the joys, and the grace of God she's experienced in raising her son, Max, who has severe autism. She challenges cultural assumptions that special needs kids aren't valuable and encourages churches to help special needs families in their communities. (Part 1 of 2)
Parenting a child with special needs during a pandemic
Emily Colson is an author, a public speaker, and an advocate for persons with disabilities. In her book Dancing with Max – awarded "Book of the Year" by the Austism Society – Emily and her father, the late Chuck Colson, share the struggle and beauty of life with Emily’s son with autism, Max. Emily has told her story of hope throughout churches nationwide, as well as on numerous media outlets. She is passionate about engaging families affected by disability within the church. Emily currently serves on the President's Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities and on several ministry boards including The Colson Center for Christian Worldview and Your Options Medical Pregnancy Centers. Emily has been a single mother for most of Max’s life, and currently resides in the New England area. Learn more about Emily by visiting her website, www.emilycolson.com.
