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I have had working with children with severe autism. What they taught me was to to open myself to the extraordinary. These magnificent souls have much to teach us about consciousness. Currently, I believe they are being misunderstood and most certainly

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Struggle: 3 of 215

Inner Vision Outward ShowGender bender, radical right.Fortnight coming, out of sight!Tumultuous times, mornings anew.Filled with rapture, yet sensing doom!Where am I now? Where will I be?No recognition of truth, What do I see?Askance is my vision, narrowing now!To what is expected, why and how?Wandering out, reigning inFlambo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Spiritual antenna: Linking into your spiritual side: 1 of 25

When we meditate, we begin to feel the touch of spirit, or hear its voice. Quieting our mind and being at a loss for words activates our "spiritual antenna." The more we do it, the more astute we become at uniting self with soul. In order to access the spiritual realm, we need to acknowledge this universal connection.Accessin... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Paranormal experience: 1 of 23

While working with nonverbal children with autism, witnessing paranormal phenomena became part of my daily experiences. It was awe inspiring. I had the habit of referring to my nonverbal students with autism as angels. Even in that altered realm, Alex seemed a bit more otherworldly. Thus, I referred to him as my "Archangel." ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Guidance: 5 of 34

GuidanceGuidance lies beneath the wings of floatingthoughts engaged in turbulent travel.Unresolved issues, spewing forth indetermined effort to engage oneself intruth. Now engaged, it readies itself totravel forth to meet the doom of oldbeliefs. Rendering what once was to a newunderstanding of self. Imposed analogy ofwhat is ... More..
Health & Fitness > Autism How autism affects a child's development: 1 of 6

The more the infant adapts to his caretakers and his surroundings, the more grounded or in touch with physical reality he will become. Typical babies do this naturally. But what about that atypical infant?Some parents of infants diagnosed with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders, indicate their child was progres... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Why the education system needs big changes: 6 of 35

While working in two urban school districts teaching students diagnosed with severe autism, I realized these children need more than educational programming. They need a therapeutic environment. Staffers need to have the knowledge and the resources not just to teach skills but also to actually improve neurological function. M... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inspirational: 104 of 473

It is time to circumvent the arrangement of sequence thus spent.To incorporate untold stories true of nature and the nature of you.Behold what is present, ask what is past,Glimpse the future, then just relax.All that has come has been foretold by your past.Actions whilst mild or bold, present, as seeds are to growth.Know that... More..
Health & Fitness > Autism Recognizing and treating autism spectrum disorders: 4 of 14

The etiology of autism is still unknown. Speculations range from environmental factors, (i.e., preservatives in vaccines) metabolic complications, (e.g., leaky gut, immune deficiencies, yeast overgrowth, and/or nutritional deficiencies) In fringe circles, evolution has also been cited. Some believe autism is present in utero.... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lost & found: 7 of 22

Lost is a wordOpposite of foundLost is confusionAnonymity unboundLost is an assumptionUnknown ideation bringsLost is oft notedBy the absence of thingsLost is a motiveFor staying aloofLost is the answerWhen there no proofLost is an excuseTo not understandLost causes stagnationWith nothing in handIf we do not questionIn hopes o... More..
Sciences > Psychology Understanding genius and savants: 2 of 6

Savant Syndrome: Open Channels of ExpressionHave you ever experienced flow? Many creative people sense that their art is created through them rather than by them. Many scientists and philosophers have had similar experiences. Where do these inventive ideas originate? Who or what is the source? Our individual egos cannot help ... More..