Through a Different Lens: Spirituality in the Lives of Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome

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Dubin, N. & Graetz, J. E. (2009). Through a Different Lens: Spirituality in the Lives of Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome. Journal of Religion, Disability & Health, 13(1), 29-39. https://doi.org/10.1080/15228960802505213

Publication date: 30 Jan 2009 Added to AutiHub: 11 Sep 2026 Type: Article Article language: English
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1 / 2 (50.0%)
  1. Nick Dubin *
  2. Janet E. Graetz

Abstract

Spirituality is an important component in the lives of many individuals. Very little information is available on how spirituality impacts individuals with Asperger's syndrome, a high functioning form of autism. This article presents an overview of Asperger's syndrome and discusses how cognition is reflected in their development of existential theory of mind, their propensity toward the sciences, and their understanding of spirituality. It concludes with a discussion of how faith-based communities may promote personal and spiritual growth.

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50
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29
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19
1 / 50 (2.0%) cited references include at least one author identified as autistic.
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3 / 50 (6.0%)
References with detected author names
47 / 50 (94.0%)
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3
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0
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16 / 84 (19.0%) names are linked to an author already present in AutiHub. 68 / 84 (81.0%) names are not yet linked.
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1 / 84 (1.2%)
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