Description: Winner of the 2015 Samuel Johnson Prize for non-fictionA New York Times bestsellerForeword by Oliver SacksWhat is autism: a devastating developmental condition, 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.Following on from his groundbreaking article 'The Geek Syndrome', 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 autism research and chronicling the brave and lonely journey of autistic people and their families through the decades, Silberman provides long-sought solutions to the autism puzzle while casting light on the growing movement of 'neurodiversity' and mapping out a path towards a more humane world for people with learning differences.
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EAN: 9781760294366
UPC: 9781760294366
ISBN: 9781760294366
MPN: N/A
Recommended Age Range: 0-12 months
Item Length: 19.8 cm
Number of Pages: 608 Pages
Publication Name: Neurotribes: the Legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter about People Who Think Differently
Language: English
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Item Height: 198 mm
Subject: Medicine, Science
Publication Year: 2016
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 524 g
Author: Steve Silberman
Item Width: 128 mm
Format: Paperback