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This New York Times–bestselling book upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently.
“Beautifully told, humanizing, important.”—The New York Times Book Review
“Breathtaking.”—The Boston Globe
“Epic and often shocking.”—Chicago Tribune
WINNER OF THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE FOR NONFICTION AND THE CALIFORNIA BOOK AWARD
What is autism? A lifelong disability, or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is all of these things and more—and the future of our society depends on our understanding it. Wired reporter Steve Silberman unearths the secret history of autism, long suppressed by the same clinicians who became famous for discovering it, and finds surprising answers to the crucial question of why the number of diagnoses has soared in recent years. Going back to the earliest days of autism research, Silberman offers a gripping narrative of Leo Kanner and Hans Asperger, the research pioneers who defined the scope of autism in profoundly different ways; he then goes on to explore the game-changing concept of neurodiversity. NeuroTribes considers the idea that neurological differences such as autism, dyslexia, and ADHD are not errors of nature or products of the toxic modern world, but the result of natural variations in the human genome. This groundbreaking bookwill reshape our understanding of the history, meaning, function, and implications of neurodiversity in our world.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Avery
Publication date : August 23, 2016
Edition : Reprint
Language : English
Print length : 576 pages
ISBN-10 : 0399185615
ISBN-13 : 978-0399185618
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.9 x 1.44 x 8.91 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #19,855 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Popular Psychology History #7 in Children & Adolescent’s Autism Spectrum #16 in Parenting Books on Children with Disabilities
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Customers say
Customers find this book packed with history and information, providing a broad view of autism spectrum disorders while gaining insight into its history. Moreover, the writing style is well-crafted, with one customer noting how the author distills complex concepts, and the narrative is engaging with a mix of history and anecdote that makes every story deeply personal. Additionally, customers appreciate the book’s positive message of hope, with one review highlighting how it shifts perspective from outside diversity to inside, and another noting how it dispels myths and assumptions.
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