From changelings to crystal children: An examination of 'new age' ideas about autism

Journal of Religion, Disability and Health

Volumn 13, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 114-128

  Waltz, Mitzi ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Autism; Autistic spectrum disorders (ASD); Disability; New age; Spirituality

Indexed keywords

EID: 60649107000     PISSN: 15228967     EISSN: 15229122     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15228960802581511     Document Type: Article

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