| Autism and the God Connection: Redefining the Autistic Experience Through Extraordinary Accounts of Spiritual Giftedness Contributor(s): Stillman, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 1402206496 ISBN-13: 9781402206498 Publisher: Sourcebooks OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2006 Annotation: This one-of-a-kind book explores autism and its sometimes spiritual connection. Hundreds of anecdotes underscore the heightened awareness, innate gentleness, and exquisite sensitivity in those with autism; that is, a capacity to perceive all things seen and unseen. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Children With Special Needs - Psychology | Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders - Religion | Spirituality |
| Dewey: 616.858 |
| LCCN: 2005031354 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.88" W x 7.84" (0.73 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Stillman, William: - William Stillman, author of Autism and the God Connection and The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome, is a contributor and columnist for The Autism Perspective, a new national publication. His website is www.williamstillman.com and he lives in Hershey, PA. |