
Pythiism
Reframing Autism as an Alternative Form of Consciousness
By: Rachael Harris
Paperback | 24 May 2021
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This theory re-examines not only the established major symptoms of autism, but also includes rarely or never covered areas of autism research: a psycho-evolutionary perspective, the existential emotions, and psychic phenomena and spirituality.
Crucially, this work solves the anomalies of autism that scientific reductionism is unable to reach. It opens a conversation with academics, mental health professionals and, most importantly, people on the autism spectrum, presenting not only an equally valid point of reference for understanding themselves, but also a better one, revealing an alternative form of human consciousness hidden in plain sight.
Industry Reviews
"Pythiism, a profound book that offers a unique lens and amazing
insight into the autistic experience. As an autistic woman, I recognize
in these pages multiple aspects of myself, as well as characteristics
of 1000s of autistic individuals I've come to call friends. I
recommend exploring Rachael Harris' landmark theory; one which
moves graciously away from the deficit-model of neurodiversity to
the wide expanse of potential! This book makes me proud to be on
the spectrum."
- Marcelle Ciampi (aka Samantha Craft) M.Ed., International Neurodiversity
Trainer, Author of the book Everyday Aspergers, Founder of Spectrum Suite
LLC, and Co-Executive of Life Guides for Autistics
"What I believe we have here is not only a book, but a work of
philosophy which represents a sea-change in our understanding of
autism. Rachael definitively shows here that autism is not 'wrong' in
any way but is an alternative way of experiencing the divide between
the conscious and unconscious, which should be embraced and not
suppressed or changed. Indeed, the missing piece in the jigsaw that
we have been searching for, for years."
- Jose Perez de la Cruz, BPubHlth, MPH, Dip. Couns.,
MBACP, MIAEBP, MNCS (Accred.)
"Every psychiatrist, psychologist, paediatrician, teacher etc. needs
to read this! Rachael explains everything so clearly and eloquently.
The behaviours we can observe all make complete sense now."
- Catherine J Dunk, BA (Syd.)(Psych./Ling.), Dip. Prof. Couns. (AIPC), Dip.
Book Editing & Publishing (Macleay)
ISBN: 9780648534419
ISBN-10: 0648534413
Published: 24th May 2021
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 117
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: RACHAEL LEE HARRIS
Country of Publication: AU
Dimensions (cm): 28.1 x 17.2 x 5.2
Weight (kg): 0.14
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- Non-FictionPsychologyPsychological Theory, Systems, Schools of Thought & Viewpoints
- Non-FictionPsychologyThe Self, Ego, Identity, Personality
- Non-FictionPsychologyStates of Consciousness
- Non-FictionPsychologyParapsychological Studies
- Non-FictionMedicineClinical & Internal MedicineNeurology & Clinical Neurophysiology
- Non-FictionPsychologyPhysiological & Neuro-Psychology, Biopsychology
- Non-FictionPsychologyPsychological Methodology