NeuroTribes
NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity is a book written by Steve Silberman that discusses the history of autism and the neurodiversity movement. The book was published in 2015 by Avery Publishing and won the 2015 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction.
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NeuroTribes explores the history of autism, from its first identification by Leo Kanner and Hans Asperger in the 1940s, to the present day. Silberman investigates the various approaches to autism throughout history, including the controversial and harmful refrigerator mother theory, and the more recent shift towards understanding autism as a form of neurodiversity.
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NeuroTribes received widespread acclaim upon its release. It won the 2015 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction, the first popular science book to win the award. The book was also named a best book of the year by The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Economist.
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NeuroTribes has been influential in promoting the concept of neurodiversity and challenging traditional views of autism. It has been praised for its compassionate and respectful portrayal of autistic individuals, and for its thorough and accessible exploration of the history of autism.
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