Transcendental meditation for autism spectrum disorders? A perspective

Abstract

Anecdotal reports suggest that Transcendental Meditation (TM) may be helpful for some children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). In this perspective piece, we present six carefully evaluated individuals with diagnosed ASDs, who appear to have benefitted from TM, and offer some thoughts as to how this technique might help such individuals.

Keywords

• autism
• autism spectrum disorders
• stress
• anxiety
• meditation