Art, Meditation, and Art as Meditation
byIn the zendo, not only is mutism allowed, it is required. It even has a name – The Noble Silence By Christian D. Espicha…
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Why I draw Jesus pictures
byBy Pamela Urfer A lot of people are put off by Jesus because they think of him as a stern taskmaster who is just…
An Autistic shaman shares why autistic people make good shamans
byAutism, in these ancient wise cultures, is often called “The Shaman’s disease.” By Gonzalo Bénard Being autistic and shaman, I always found that they…
How Josiah a non-speaking autistic child conveys spiritual truths
by“Faith is believing for kites to fly when there’s no wind in sight,” Josiah Cullen By Ron Sandison Tahni Cullen, a minister and…
Spirituality with a dash of autism
byBuoyed by science behind neuroplasticity and how contemplative practice can alter the structure of one’s brain, I began to practice meditation religiously. By Tom…
Ron Sandison: Tony Atwood gave me insights into my anxiety and depression
by“Autism is a person who has discovered something more interesting than social interaction,” Tony Attwood By Ron Sandison On Thursday 10/17/16 at a conference…
The Art of Storytelling
byAutism self-advocacy is an art form aimed at accentuating the beauty found in our humanity. Autism awareness and acceptance should be about expanding people’s…
Why children on the spectrum benefit from art therapy as a required service
byIf all we do is try to shape the child’s behavior “from the outside”, utilizing techniques such as verbal commands, token reinforcements, intellectual validations…