Blessed by Autism
Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7
Author: Anthony Castellitto (New Jersey, US)
Author: Anthony Castellitto (New Jersey, US)
Tuesday 9 June 2026 © The Upper Room.
Our son was diagnosed with autism when he was two years old.
My wife noticed subtle changes in his behaviour; within months, his language and social interactions became severely diminished.
The outgoing boy we knew and loved was gone, fixed in his own world. Nothing could have prepared us for what we were facing. We turned to God, praying for our son’s recovery. Knowing that a complete recovery would be uncommon, we also prayed for our understanding and acceptance.
We found a private school that serves children with autism. After six months, our son has changed significantly. We have been able to rally around our son as he continues to progress a little each day, one step at a time.
By concentrating on intervention and progress, we have developed a healthy perspective toward his condition. We are involved in a healing process, emotionally for our family and developmentally for our child.
Now even the smallest improvement feels like the biggest blessing. I firmly believe that through this sudden adversity, we’ve been brought closer to God and to one another.
Prayer: O Lord, may we be strengthened by adversities and feel your loving presence with us always. Amen
