Neurotribes : the legacy of autism and the future of neurodiversity /

"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 occur...

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Main Author: Silberman, Steve (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House, [2015]
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505 0 |a 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. 
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504 |a Includes bibliographical references (pages 481-515) and index. 
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