Autism and Spirituality: Psyche, Self and Spirit in People on the Autism Spectrum
Olga Bogdashina
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Description for Autism and Spirituality: Psyche, Self and Spirit in People on the Autism Spectrum
Paperback. Spirituality plays a vital role in the lives of many people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Drawing on interdisciplinary research as well as first-hand experiences of people with ASD, Olga Bogdashina shows how people with ASD experience their inner worlds and sense of self, and how this shapes the spiritual dimension of their lives. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HRLK; MJNA; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 394.
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849052856
SKU
V9781849052856
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Ref
99-2
About Olga Bogdashina
Professor Olga Bogdashina, MA, PhD, DEd, CO-founder of and Programme Leader (Autism courses) at the International Autism Institute, KSPU and co-founder of the International Consortium of Autism Institutes. She has worked extensively in the field of autism as a teacher, lecturer and researcher, with a particular interest in sensory-perceptual, cognitive and communication problems. She is a Visiting Professor in ... Read more
Reviews for Autism and Spirituality: Psyche, Self and Spirit in People on the Autism Spectrum
A powerful guide recommended for any spirituality collection and for any dealing with autism and its larger religious ramifications.
Midwest Book Review The book is not about the spirituality of individual autistic persons but rather Olga Bogdashina is daring to try to chart a way through big and contested subjects... Indeed what is Autism like and how might what ... Read more
Midwest Book Review The book is not about the spirituality of individual autistic persons but rather Olga Bogdashina is daring to try to chart a way through big and contested subjects... Indeed what is Autism like and how might what ... Read more