Jett Travolta: Did Scientology Kill Him?

Was Jett Travolta Autistic and Denied Treatment?

As previously reported,Jett Travolta, son of John Travolta and Kelly Preston, died Friday, January 2, after hitting his head on the bathtub during a seizure. A statement by the family lawyer, Michael Ossis, stated Jett Travolta had a history of seizures, and that they were under control until this fatal one.

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?

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