Autism in Children with Johanna Pressley | Episode 9

16/09/2025 21 min Episodio 9

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Episode Synopsis

On this episode, Justin Daugherty interviews Johanna Pressley about her book on biblical counseling and autism in children. Johanna shares her personal journey of navigating autism within her family and the lack of resources available, leading her to write a book that creatively applies Scripture to the challenges faced by families with autistic children. The conversation explores how to interpret children's behavior through a biblical lens, the importance of understanding the nuances of behavior, and the hope that Scripture provides for lasting change. Johanna also discusses practical tools for teaching children with autism and shares hope-filled stories of change.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Biblical Counseling and Autism01:46 The Journey to Writing the Book04:43 Understanding Children's Behavior through Scripture07:53 Interpreting Behavior: Bad vs. Broken vs. Beloved11:33 Creative Tools for Teaching Scripture14:51 Stories of Hope-Filled Change

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