Ron Sandison
Ron Sandison works full time in the medical field and is a professor of theology at Destiny School of Ministry. He is an advisory board member of the Art of Autism and the Els Center of Excellence. Sandison has a Master of Divinity from Oral Roberts University and is the author of A Parent’s Guide to Autism: Practical Advice. Biblical Wisdom published by Charisma House and Thought, Choice, Action. He has memorized over 15,000 Scriptures including 22 complete books of the New Testament. Sandison speaks at over 70 events a year including 20 plus education conferences. Ron and his wife, Kristen, reside in Rochester Hills, MI, with daughter, Makayla. His website is http://www.spectruminclusion.com. You can contact him at sandison456@hotmail.com.
A Display of God’s Glory: Equipping Individuals with Disabilities for Ministry
During the persecution of the early church, Lawrence, a deacon in Rome, was ordered to bring the treasures of the church before the emperor. He gathered the poor and disabled and took them to the emperor and said, “Here is the treasures of the church!” Clergy and lay practitioners will learn practical insight to empower God’s treasures for ministry. Sandison, a theologian and author, shares his own struggles with autism and challenges he experienced in ministry and also provides inspiring stories of clergy with disabilities using their gifts to display God’s glory.
Overcoming the Hopeless Complex: Autism & Mental Health
80% of people with autism experience severe depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues. During COVID-19 many of these individuals due to social isolation and a change in routine developed a hopeless complex. A hopeless complex hinders growth and independence, creates fear of the future, and can cause regression of previous learned skills. Educators, professionals, and parents will learn practical ways to create a hope complex by developing a healthy self-efficiency mindset. Sandison shares his own journey with autism and depression and how he overcome a hopeless complex by developing self-determination. A hope complex empowered Ron to have a career in the mental health field, a family, and a national platform in the autism community.