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dc.contributor.authorHills, K
dc.contributor.authorClapton, J
dc.contributor.authorDorsett, P
dc.contributor.authorAndersen, K
dc.date.accessioned2020-09-09T23:25:35Z
dc.date.available2020-09-09T23:25:35Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.identifier.issn2331-2521
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/23312521.2019.1682104
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10072/397263
dc.description.abstractCommunication issues and social idiosyncrasies create barriers to the inclusion of people with severe (nonverbal) autism into standard societal expectations. This paper reports the results of a study that explored the spirituality of this group, who are unable to express typical religious/spiritual understanding. Participants revealed a sophisticated and deeply considered spirituality. Despite misconceptions that they are unintelligent and incapable/unwilling to connect with others, participants also demonstrated an astute intelligence and desire to meaningfully participate in society. The need for support and care inclusive of appropriate participation for this population in faith communities and in the broader community is highlighted.
dc.description.peerreviewedYes
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherInforma UK Limited
dc.relation.ispartofpagefrom365
dc.relation.ispartofpageto386
dc.relation.ispartofissue4
dc.relation.ispartofjournalJournal of Disability and Religion
dc.relation.ispartofvolume23
dc.subject.fieldofresearchPsychology
dc.subject.fieldofresearchSociology
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode52
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode4410
dc.titleSpirituality in the Context of Nonverbal Autism: A Research Process–Analysis and Findings
dc.typeJournal article
dc.type.descriptionC1 - Articles
dcterms.bibliographicCitationHills, K; Clapton, J; Dorsett, P; Andersen, K, Spirituality in the Context of Nonverbal Autism: A Research Process–Analysis and Findings, Journal of Disability and Religion, 2019, 23 (4), pp. 365-386
dc.date.updated2020-09-09T23:24:54Z
gro.hasfulltextNo Full Text
gro.griffith.authorClapton, Jayne R.
gro.griffith.authorDorsett, Pat
gro.griffith.authorHills, Karenne J.


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