Title:
Neurotribes : the legacy of autism and the future of neurodiversity / Steve Silberman.
ISBN:
9781583334676
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
New York : Avery, [2015]
Physical Description:
534 pages ; 24 cm
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.
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"-- Provided by publisher.
OCLC Number:
ocn907295282
Availability:
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