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By Lisa Jo Rudy, About.com Guide to Autism

Call for Stories of Spiritual Giftedness Among Autistic Individuals

Sunday June 11, 2006
Bill Stillman, author of Autism and the God Connection, will be working with a filmmaker to create a documentary based on the ideas in his book. Bill is seeking stories of spiritual giftedness among autistic individuals to be included in the film. Spiritual giftedness includes surprising and otherwise unexplained insights, awareness and/or gifts, such as:

  • a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature, forests, lakes, streams and plant-life
  • an innate spiritual or religious sense that compels others in positive ways
  • an unspoken connection with dogs, cats, horses, butterflies and other creatures
  • conversations that appear to be "two-way" with someone unseen, usually at the same place and time every day
  • the ability to forecast what’s going to happen next or know what someone is thinking before it’s said, especially with loved ones
  • the ability to write about or draw angels or deceased grandparents (or to identify them---without prompting---from photographs, even if the grandparent passed before the child’s birth)
  • Interested families should pursue this opportunity directly through Bill Stillman and his website.

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