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Neurotribes : the legacy of autism and the future of neurodiversity
by Silberman, Steve (Author)
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Summary
"A groundbreaking book that upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently. What is autism: a devastating developmental disorder, a lifelong disability, or a naturally occurring... Full description
Table of Contents:
- Introduction: beyond the geek syndrome
- The wizard of Clapham common
- The boy who loves green straws
- What Sister Viktorine knew
- Fascinating peculiarities
- The invention of toxic parenting
- Princes of the air
- Fighting the monster
- Nature's smudged lines
- The Rain Man effect
- Pandora's box
- In autistic space
- Building the Enterprise: designs for a neurodiverse world
- Epilogue: the mayor of Kensington.
