mewtwo Posted April 23, 2011 (edited) wondering what your guys thoughts were pn the conectivitedness of the two? for me they are very conected. Have i asked this before? Edited April 23, 2011 by mewtwo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Medhavi Posted April 23, 2011 What is considered as a "disorder" now, may have been unrecognised in the past and may become a "talent" in the future. All it indicates is an altered brain chemistry. Now this may lead to all kinds of things; in extreme cases you have the savant phenomenon. You may get a huge boost in one area and incompetence in another. Now the question is: Is there such a thing as the "spiritual brain"? I suspect that interest in spiritual paths comes naturally as most people recognised as autists lead introverted lives. They are not as distracted as others in "normal" society. Combine that with heightened concentration and tunnel vision(often found among the same group of people) focused on, let's say, Buddhist scriptures, and you have someone who quickly becomes an expert in scripture and may even have the corresponding jhanas/spiritual states. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simple_Jack Posted April 23, 2011 (edited) Same as in other thread just making sure you see this.Here's information on how to reduce the symptoms of autism in adults and childrenhttp://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/01/31/don-t-believe-the-hype-there-s-much-more-to-autism-than-genetics.aspxhttp://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2004/05/26/good-bacteria-autism.aspxhttp://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2000/08/20/secretin-autism-part-two.aspxhttp://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2002/01/23/autism-part-six.aspxhttp://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2007/05/14/Origins-of-Autism.aspxAlso try looking through the database of this website: http://www.ppnf.org/catalog/ppnf/A lot of this has to with using proper nutrition to reduce the symptoms. Follow all the links on those sites, too learn as much as you can. Edited February 5, 2014 by Simple_Jack 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zerostao Posted May 25, 2011 mewtwo, i was looking for the other thread you had about autism but i guess this one will work for my purposes. i have been asked to teach a 15 year old who has autism. the parents are leaving it up to my discretion what to teach, kung fu, qigong, taiji. etc i have not met the person yet. so i have an open mind right now. i would appreciate greatly any guidance you can share with me. i know you have considered to teach qigong yourself and you have said you have autism. all i know right now is the lessons will be private and at their home. you were the first person who came to my mind when i found out about this. i know you have some great insight you can share Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mewtwo Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) Well i would teach him or her qigong or taichi. because they are more slow and meditative. As far as the teaching goes just take it one day at a time. teaching a person with autism is very different than teaching a person without. he will have his good days and bad like anyone. But autism can make these more difficult for him. There is a saying in the autism community, when you have met one kid with autism you have met one kid with autism. because it is such a diverse syndrome. One important thing is keep it strctured and the same from day to day. like dont one day dont begin with kicking for example when you have begain with punching every other day. try stick to the same routine. I wish i could be of more help but um mabye you could post on how it is going and such and once i know more i might be able to help you more. here are some video i found on youtube about martial arts and autism. thanks. Ps might not be able to reply today cause i am going to my buddhist sangha tonight so it might be tommorow before i can reply to any more questions you have. Edited May 25, 2011 by mewtwo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taomeow Posted May 25, 2011 I just saw this book at Barns & Noble the other day: "The Autism Prophecies: How an Evolution of Healers and Intuitives is Influencing Our Spiritual Future," by William Stillman. Didn't buy, just leafed through it, but it looks pretty interesting in the light of your question. Check it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mewtwo Posted May 25, 2011 yeah i have read that book it is part of a trilogy on autism and spitiyuality it is what inspired me to make this and other threads on autism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zerostao Posted May 25, 2011 thank you so much for the helpful reply. i will stay in contact with you and let you know how things are going. slow and meditative i feel i can work with. right now you are my first counselor. i have already PMed you. thank you for the help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zerostao Posted May 25, 2011 I just saw this book at Barns & Noble the other day: "The Autism Prophecies: How an Evolution of Healers and Intuitives is Influencing Our Spiritual Future," by William Stillman. Didn't buy, just leafed through it, but it looks pretty interesting in the light of your question. Check it out. thank you Taomeow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otis Posted May 25, 2011 What is considered as a "disorder" now, may have been unrecognised in the past and may become a "talent" in the future. Excellent! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
