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Recieved: 1999/08/09 07:56
Subject: [K-list] Autism /Your post on the K-List
From: A. Erhart
On 1999/08/09 07:56, A. Erhart posted thus to the K-list:
On Sun, 8 Aug 1999 22:28:04 MrsToast wrote:
>It really rang bells for me as my brother is also autistic, though dually
>diagnosed with mental retardation in the severe range.
>Also, many of the physical sensations you report are typical of autism - the
>sensory overload and shut down, the "odd" and/or repetitive movements, the
>particularly low threshold to sound/touch, etc.
(nod, nod)
And there is a range of severity of the autism as well.
>I know, from dream work I've done and outside confirmation, that my brother
>is doing work on a higher spiritual level, that his autism serves to separate
>him from the "normal" world, freeing him on some levels.
>I believe higher functioning
>autistics stand on the threshold between two worlds, feeling nearly alien
>when forced to fit the conventions of one. My brother's favorite way to
>greet me is to hug my head as he puts his fifth eye (forehead) on the top of
>my head, giggling all the while. The energy exchange is tremendous!
:) This is very interesting, Melissa. I never thought
about a connection b/n autism and spirituality.
Normally, I wouldn't have given it a thought,
but I am curious.
Do you have any more lines of "evidence" to share with
us about this connection ?
>Also, see if you can give up dairy products for a while and see if that
>moderates some of your sensations. If you do, be sure to find other ways to
>get protein and calcium in your diet.
Yes, a good reminder for everybody as K can cause
osteoporosis in some ppl.
>Avoid drugs like pot, LSD, etc as that
>will only stall you or send you spinning off on a tangent.
A good tip for everybody too. :))
>I can't promise you that the experiences that you'll find on the K-list will
>fit your perceptions, but you will likely find enough information to better
>understand yourself.
Yes, difficult to say, as experiences may be mixed up
with the bona fide hallmarks of autism.
Well, we all have our bakcgrounds. :)
Best regards,
Amanda.
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