The Doctor Is In: My Success at the Crossroads of Autism and Spirituality

This book takes you on a journey through the life and the mind of someone who accomplished what seems like the impossible for someone with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. From being a smart, awkward child with numerous health problems to becoming a successful doctor of natural healing and student of Eastern philosophies, we take a rather intimate look at what makes such a person tick and how he thinks. At the same time, practical advice is offered for helping the challenged individual to cope and to develop skills that can help them learn and develop.

In the final few chapters of the book, we take a closer look at the spiritual (not religious) principles and teachings that Dr. Suglia has come to rely on as a source of healing and managing the stressors of life. Under the guidance of spiritual teachers, his journey continues through much geographical and social upheaval as the spiritual aspects of life give him an inner strength that is uncommon to most people with autism. Dr. Suglia offers self-help advice to fellow people on the autism spectrum, helping them to discover life through an objective viewpoint while keeping in mind that there is a “bigger picture” to be explored.