Author(s): Rachael Harris

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'An alternative form of consciousness distinguished as an oscillation of psychic energy between the unconscious and conscious mind informing one's whole field of perception: cognitive, emotional, social, physical and spiritual'Pythiism: Reframing Autism as an Alternative Form of Consciousness ~ the first new major theory of autism since 1944book cover pythiism: Reframing Autism as an Alternative Form of Consciousness by Rachael Lee Harris Asserts that autism is based, not in the brain, but in the psyche: where mind interfaces with matter - a seismic shift in focus from empirical to intuitive observation.Reexamines 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 - finally solving the anomalies of autism that scientific reductionism is unable to reach.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.Tells the Story of Pythia, providing an archetype and template for autism that informs the narrative throughout, drawing parallels between autistic presentation and that of the Oracle of Delphi.