NeuroTribes
The Legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter About People Who Think Differently
Recommended by Barry Prizant, and 1 others. See all reviewsRanked #4 in Autism, Ranked #6 in Aspergers — see more rankings.
NeuroTribes is a sweeping and penetrating history, presented with a rare sympathy and sensitivity. It will change how you think of autism.' - From the foreword by Oliver Sacks
What 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... more
What 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... more
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Barry Prizant Neurotribes lays down the history and the philosophy of our need to respect people with autism. (Source)
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NeuroTribes is ranked in the following categories:
- #86 in Brain
- #90 in Human Brain
- #100 in Medicine
- #35 in Neurology
- #54 in Neuroscience
- #57 in Social Work
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