Lisa Marie Presley's Travolta defence - page 2

10 months ago 07th Jan 15:00

Although the couple admit Jett had Kawasaki disease - a rare condition which causes the inflammation of the vital organs and blood vessels - it has been suggested they did not accept his frequent convulsions were caused by a mental condition.After repeated reports Jett was autistic, John denied the claim. He instead insisted Jett suffered from the rare syndrome.However, the admission has been questioned by some as Kawasaki disease occurs almost exclusively in infants and toddlers.John has previously said his religion helped him come to terms with Jett's illness, adding he believes Scientology - which was founded by science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard - taught him how to be a good parent.He said: "When Jett got sick I felt out of my control. I felt helpless. I was hysterical. I went and had a session with my Scientology auditor and I was just bawling. I was able to release the emotion and get my wits together."I believe Scientology made me a better parent. L. Ron Hubbard's viewpoint on children was so beautiful because it's so simple and it's so respectful of children. It really acknowledges that they are our future and that they have to be taken care of in a very special way."