Autism And Spirituality

Author : Olga Bogdashina
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-28
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780857005915

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Autism and Spirituality by Olga Bogdashina Pdf

Olga Bogdashina argues persuasively that, contrary to popular belief, spirituality plays a vital role in the lives of many people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Drawing on interdisciplinary research from fields as diverse as psychology, philosophy, anthropology, linguistics, neuroscience and religion, as well as first-hand experiences of people on the spectrum, she shows how people with ASD experience their inner worlds and sense of self, and how this shapes the spiritual dimension of their lives and vice versa. She presents a coherent framework for understanding the routes of spiritual development and 'spiritual giftedness' within this group, offering insights that will inform understanding of how to support and nurture spiritual wellbeing in people with ASDs. This book gives a voice to both verbal and non-verbal individuals on the autism spectrum whose spiritual experiences, though often unconventional, are meaningful and profound. It is essential reading for all those interested in the spiritual wellbeing of this group, including pastoral carers and counsellors, ministers of religion, spiritual leaders, parents and carers and individuals on the autism spectrum.

Author : William Stillman
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2006-04-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781402266393

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Autism and the God Connection by William Stillman Pdf

"Everyone who seeks a more compassionate and wise life will benefit from this wonderful, insightful, and beautiful book." — Gary Zukav, author of The Seat of the Soul One in 68 US children have an autism spectrum disorder, and with countless parenting books helping families care for children with special needs, Autism and the God Connection is the crucial, spiritual look at understanding a child with autism. Helping parents realize their child's unique spirit and reaffirm that every one of us is a blessing, this is an inspirational resource to discovering the intellect, beauty, and complexities of children with autism. Through countless interviews, William Stillman documents extraordinary examples of spiritual giftedness, and boldly challenges our traditionally held beliefs about people with disabilities. Readers will discover hope, comfort, inspiration, and love through these affirming anecdotes of ordinary families.

Author : Abe Isanon
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Pub
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1843100266

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Spirituality and the Autism Spectrum by Abe Isanon Pdf

Defining spirituality as the spirit with which we confront concrete reality, this is the first book to focus on the spirituality of people with autism spectrum disorders. Drawing on verbal and non-verbal narratives, the author explores the individual's struggle to come to terms with his or her humanity, as well as the spirituality of those who can neither reflect upon, nor express, their own life experiences, and how this affects both them and their carers.

Author : Barbara J. Newman
Publisher : Faith Alive Christian Resources
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1592555721

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Autism and Your Church by Barbara J. Newman Pdf

Autism has evolved from an unfamiliar term to an everyday reality for millions of people. Bookstore shelves are filled with resources that address how Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects children and adults at school, work, and home. But what about the church? What about your church? How can it become a welcoming place for individuals and families affected by ASD? This resource offers practical ways to welcome and include individuals with ASD into the full life of your congregation. It will enable your church to appreciate those with ASD as persons created in God's image.

Author : William Stillman
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2008-12-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781442954922

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The Soul of Autism by William Stillman Pdf

Discover the Spiritual Grace of People With Autism. More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes, and cancer ... combined. In Autism and the God Connection, William Still man presented extraordinary accounts of spiritual giftedness in autistic children and adults, persons often deemed intellectually inferior....

Author : Linda H. Guske
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1498408087

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A Mother's Spiritual Journey with Autism and Toxic Overload by Linda H. Guske Pdf

The summer of 2005 was the most important time in my life as I accepted Jesus into my heart as my Lord and Savior. June 26, 2007, the birth of my only child, Hunter, was the second best day of my life. He was thriving neuro-typically, simply thriving the first 15 months of his life. Since no adequate warning labels were provided detailing potential neurological side effects, thinking I was doing best for my child, I vaccinated my son according to the childhood vaccination schedule. After receiving the mandated MMR, then flu shot, and DTaP vaccination from September 2008 December 2008; Hunter started to regress slowly at first, but regress. In the span of a year, my son went from a happy, engaging, social child, to a child trapped in his own little world. I was nothing short of hysterical, confused and angry. I was desperate for answers as to causation and avenues of recovery for Hunter s sudden onslaught of neurological challenges. Nothing made sense to me as I was led to therapies only to manage his sudden affliction with autism. I was broken, completely broken and cried out to God endlessly. In His timing, not mine, He led me on a physical healing journey for my son that would birth a spiritual growth in me. He revealed to me the truth as to what happened to Hunter, step-by-step, on a path that I never knew existed; optimal health healing from the inside out. If I knew then, what I know now, Hunter s first seven years of life has a different outcome. It is my heartfelt prayer that my extensive research will guide you to embrace essential lifestyle changes required to be prepared, informed and empowered for the betterment of your child. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

Author : Arndt Büssing
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783030701390

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Spiritual Needs in Research and Practice by Arndt Büssing Pdf

Based on information gathered from the internationally used Spiritual Needs Questionnaire, this book offers analyses of the spiritual and existential needs among different groups of people such as the chronically ill, elderly, adolescents, mothers of sick children, refugees, patients' relatives, and others. The theoretical background, specific empirical findings and the relevance of addressing spiritual needs is discussed by experts from different professions and cultural contexts. Supporting a person's spiritual needs remains an important task of future healthcare systems that wish to more comprehensively care for the healthcare needs of patients, and of religious communities to ensure that spiritual concerns of all persons, independent of their religious orientations, are met in and outside healthcare settings.

Author : Dr. Patrick V. Suglia
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781304267689

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The Doctor Is In: My Success at the Crossroads of Autism and Spirituality by Dr. Patrick V. Suglia Pdf

This book takes you on a journey through the life and the mind of someone who accomplished what seems impossible for most people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. It takes a rather intimate look at what makes Dr. Suglia tick and how he thinks. At the same time, practical advice is offered for helping challenged individuals to cope and to develop skills that can help them learn and develop. In the final chapters of the book, we examine spiritual yet not religious principles and teachings that Dr. Suglia has come to rely on as a source of healing and managing the stressors of life. Under the guidance of spiritual teachers, his journey continues through much geographical and social upheaval as the spiritual aspects of life give him an inner strength uncommon to most people with autism. Dr. Suglia offers advice to fellow people on the autism spectrum, helping them to discover life through an objective viewpoint while keeping in mind that there is a "bigger picture" to be explored.

Author : William Stillman
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781402219788

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Autism and the God Connection by William Stillman Pdf

Everyone who seeks a more compassionate and wise life will benefit from this wonderful, insightful, and beautiful book. It is a very short step from understanding autism and the God connection to understanding you and the God Connection. ---Gary Zukav, author of The Seat of the Soul and The Dancing Wu Li Master "Autism and the God Connection is a compelling, powerful and thought-provoking book. Mr. Stillman describes the discoveries that unfold from conversations that he has with people that have a difficult time with conventional communication. He is able to see, feel and hear people from different perspectives." --Nicki Fischer, executive director, publisher and editor, The Autism Perspective Magazine Autism impacts one out of every 166 children--ten times higher than just ten years ago. Despite the international scrambling of scientists to provide an explanation, there remains no single known cause for the rise in autism. Autism and the God Connection views autism through a spiritual prism, unlocking its hidden meaning. Through countless interviews William Stillman documents extraordinary examples of spiritual giftedness. Autism and the God Connection boldly challenges our traditionally held beliefs about people with disabilities. Readers looking for hope, inspiration and a deeper understanding of their loved ones will appreciate the affirming anecdotes of ordinary families.

Author : Debra Hosseini
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-21
Category : Art and mental illness
ISBN : 0983983402

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The Art of Autism by Debra Hosseini Pdf

Author : Wolfgang Weirauch
Publisher : Temple Lodge Publishing
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781906999513

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Inside an Autistic World by Wolfgang Weirauch Pdf

Many individuals with autism are highly intelligent and gifted, but some are effectively imprisoned in their bodies and unable to communicate verbally. However, developments in technology have enabled autistic people to transmit their thoughts directly. In this true account, three autistic people, two of them brothers, speak via the method of "facilitated communication," with the aid of a computer keypad. What is conveyed are not just everyday thoughts and experiences, but surprising and sometimes shattering spiritual and metaphysical perceptions. The conversations reveal remarkable clairvoyant gifts, such as the ability to read other people's thoughts, to see past lives, and to communicate with supernatural entities. The insights in this book provide an astonishing glimpse into the way some people with autism appear to experience the world, and how their experiences can enrich our own.

Author : William Stillman
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-20
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781601637345

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The Autism Prophecies by William Stillman Pdf

It is estimated that every 20 minutes a child is diagnosed with autism. No one knows why cases of autism are increasing worldwide. In The Autism Prophecies, award-winning author William Stillman, who is someone on the autism spectrum himself, completes his spiritual trilogy by revealing the truth about autism and its purpose. In this intriguing book, you will learn: How "impossible" gifts such as mind control and speaking unknown languages could be occurring in some people with autism. How parents can distinguish their child's spiritual interactions from behavior that might be mislabeled as hallucinatory—and unduly medicated. How the wisdom of many people with autism may help us to prepare for future hardships and an impending renaissance of civility, respect, and compassion.

Author : Diane Dokko Kim
Publisher : Worthy Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781683971795

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Unbroken Faith by Diane Dokko Kim Pdf

When a parent hears that their child has a disability, hearts and hopes are often broken. But faith doesn't have to be. In Unbroken Faith, Dianne Dokko Kim comes alongside you as a fellow special needs parent to help you reconcile the premise of a good God with the devastating realities of raising a disabled child. Kim courageously articulates deep-seated, unspoken doubts and fears you may have but are afraid to voice: Will my child still have a full life? Can I do this? Where is God in all this? As you are adjusting to your new normal, Kim's biblical-based encouragement will help you understand that you are not alone, that God gets it, and that God's Word is entirely relevant to the raw and messy yet hallowed spaces of special needs parenting.

Author : Gayle Barkley Lee,Lyrica Mia Marquez
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06
Category : Autism
ISBN : 0615415318

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Awetizm by Gayle Barkley Lee,Lyrica Mia Marquez Pdf

Lyrica is born, seemingly unreachable. With a recommendation to institutionalize her and a diagnosis of autism, her mother, Gayle, won't give up. With love and patience she stops at nothing to penetrate her daughter's wall. The barrier is breached and Gayle is welcomed into Lyrica's world. While Gayle attempts to teach her daughter, she discovers that Lyrica is an enlightened spiritual being, sharing wisdom beyond this world. As Gayle opens up to Lyrica's gifts, miraculous events begin to shape her life. Lyrica and friends, Leslie, Kellen, and Sara, write how they love their lives in autism and are here with a grand purpose. They share their mystical abilities, including telepathy, soul traveling, healing, oneness, gridding Earth energy, and communing with angels. Lyrica reveals that autistic souls are wired at a higher frequency that enables them to experience multidimensional worlds. Written by mother and daughter, this book will challenge every conventional belief of autism, religion, and our world.

Author : Alasdair Coles,Joanna Collicutt
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781107082601

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The Neurology of Religion by Alasdair Coles,Joanna Collicutt Pdf

Examines what can be learnt about the brain mechanisms underlying religious practice from studying people with neurological disorders.