Jett Travolta: Did Scientology Kill Him?
Was Jett Travolta Autistic and Denied Treatment?
Jett Travolta and Kawasaki Syndrome
Kelly Preston, Jett's mother, revealed in 2002 that Jett Travolta has a rare disorder called Kawasaki Syndrome. According to KidsHealth.org, Kawasaki Syndrome is a lymph node disorder which causes rashes upon the body and if left untreated, it can cause damage to the heart and vascular system. Kawasaki Syndrome does not cause seizures. If Jett Travolta wasn't seizing because of Kawasaki Syndrome, why was he experiencing seizures? Was Kawasaki Syndrome a cover for Jett Travolta's true disorder: autism?
Jett Travolta and Rumors of Autism
According to a news article on Telegraph.co.uk, there is much speculation about whether Jett Travolta was autistic. The rumors claim Jett Travolta lacked communication skills, which is a classic sign of autism.
Why is this such a big deal? Because the Church of Scientology doesn't recognize autism as a condition, as reported by the Telegraph. Autism doesn't exist, according to Scientology beliefs.
Church of Scientology's Stance on Autism
The Church of Scientology denounces any mental illness, and it rejects the use of prescription medication to treat these illnesses, including autism. According to Wikipedia, autism is commonly associated with epilepsy. There are anti-convulsion drugs that can help with the seizures, but the Church of Scientology doesn't believe autism and the related seizures even exist. Why would they treat it?
Tom Cruise Explains Scientology Beliefs on Today Show
Back in 2005, Tom Cruise and Today Show host Matt Lauer debated about the Church of Scientology's views on mental illness when Lauer confronted Cruise on his criticism of Brooke Shields for taking anti-depressants after suffering post-partum depression. Tom Cruise stated that Matt Lauer didn't know what he was talking about when Lauer said he knew several people who were helped by anti-depressants. Cruise continued to say, "You don't know the history of psychiatry. I do."
Did the Church of Scientology kill Jett Travolta?
According to Wikipedia, the Church of Scientology has a series of techniques to help with injury, trauma, and discomfort. The Church of Scientology believes that if you can reconnect your spirit to your body, the spirit can solve all things wrong with the body.
John Travolta and Kelly Preston are members of the Church of Scientology. Their son, Jett Travolta, was suffering from seizures which were not caused by Kawasaki syndrome. Furthermore, Jett Travolta exhibited the classic signs of autism in the marked communication issues. The Church of Scientology denies mental illness, including autism, exists.
The Church of Scientology's refusal to recognize the afflictions of mental illness could have helped contribute to Jett Travolta's death. There are some things even L. Ron Hubbard can't cure.
Sources:
"John Travolta's Son, Jett, Died Friday in the Bahamas", AssociatedContent.com
"John Travolta's son to have autopsy amid autism allegations", Telegraph.co.uk
"Scientology beliefs and practices", Wikipedia.org
"Autism", Wikipedia.org
"Cruise tangles with Matt Lauer", MSNBC.com
"Kawasaki Disorder", KidsHealth.org
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