Steve Silberman
Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity
- ISBN 13:
- 9780399185618
- author:
- Steve Silberman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Avery Publishing Group Reprint edition (23 Aug. 2016)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 560
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 3.6 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders Family & Relationships
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This book offers a groundbreaking exploration of autism, challenging conventional thinking and suggesting a broader model for acceptance and understanding. Steve Silberman's narrative delves into the secret history of autism, uncovering surprising answers to the question of why diagnoses have soared in recent years.
By examining the work of pioneering researchers such as Leo Kanner and Hans Asperger, Silberman sheds light on the evolution of autism research and the concept of neurodiversity. He argues that neurological differences, including autism, dyslexia, and ADHD, are the result of natural variations in the human genome.
This book will reshape our understanding of neurodiversity, its history, meaning, function, and implications in the world today. A thought-provoking and insightful read, it is a must-have for anyone looking to understand this complex and often misunderstood condition.
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