Offering a synthesis of science and wisdom, Bogdashina presents some of the key insights and issues into how autistics experience the world and spirituality. She draws on interdisciplinary research in anthropology, linguistics, psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, and religion. The autistic people quoted in the book are from all over the world. Autism and Spirituality is not a how-to book, but rather an aid to understanding the inner worlds of the autistic person and how these worlds create the spiritual dimension in their lives. She provides some explanations for the strong connection between autism and spirituality. There are 10 chapters from defining autism and spirituality, and the autistic personality to sensitivities and differing realities, spiritual experiences, and sense of right and wrong. She targets professionals, parents and autistic individuals who are interested in spirituality. She hopes to provide the reader also with more self-awareness and increased perception and understanding of human diversity. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)