Others suffered from greater disabilities and were put into asylums.

Some of the children were prodigies who struggled with school. During his time at the Children’s Clinic in Vienna, Asperger studied more than 200 children whom he would treat for what he termed autistische Psychopathen (autistic psychopathy). The difference is that Kanner published his work in Baltimore, whereas Asperger, unfortunately, published his work in Nazi-controlled Vienna. Silberman begins by taking the reader back to the origin of autism, which was identified by two separate scientists, Leo Kanner and Hans Asperger, around the same time. Through his examination of autism, Silberman seeks to reshape our understanding of the meaning, history, and implications of biodiversity. Rather, they are products of natural variations in the human genome. The author also investigates the concept of neurodiversity, considering the notion that neurological issues such as autism are not errors of nature or consequences of a modern toxic world. Tracing the origin of autism back to research pioneers Leo Kanner and Hans Asperger, Silberman explores the questions of what autism actually is and why the number of diagnoses has risen so dramatically in recent years. Going back to the earliest days of autism research and chronicling the brave and lonely journey of autistic people and their families through the decades, Silberman proposes long-sought solutions to the autism puzzle, while mapping out a path for our society toward a more humane world in which people with learning differences and those who love them have access to the resources they need to live happier, healthier, more secure, and more meaningful lives.Steve Silberman’s 2015 book NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity takes a fascinating look at the history and science of autism. 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. What is autism? A devastating developmental disorder, 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. 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.

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