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  • The Legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter About People Who Think Differently
  • By: Steve Silberman
  • Narrated by: William Hope
  • Length: 20 hrs and 16 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (185 ratings)

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Neurotribes

By: Steve Silberman
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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 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.

©2016 Steve Silberman (P)2016 Audible, Ltd

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Essential, humbling, liberating

For people on the autism spectrum, and those who love them, understanding - and helping others understand - can seem impossible. Silberman takes a giant step toward that goal. After nine years as a parent of an autistic child, this book taught me so much. Including how to renew my efforts to be the best parent I can, and help my child be at home in his own skin. Emotionallybchallenging in places, the history made me so frustrated, angry, and sad, but even here Silberman illuminates the gleam of hope, of insight, of compassion, of brilliance. Recommended for anyone interested in genius, in disability, in psychology, and the history of medicine, as well as autism.

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Essential and Exceptional Book on all aspects of autism

Excellent overview of autism, as it is experienced by autistics, and how parents, the medical professions and society at large have responded to autism over time - fascinating listening. Well balanced and always interesting. Thank god that autistics have claimed their own voice with willing allies - it’s as it should be - a challenge and a gift that needs accomodations not a sentence to be extinguished, cured or mourned. Loved it and highly recommend to anyone wanting a broad and thoughtful take on the history, politics and personal stories of autism. The narrator had a great voice and I really enjoyed listening to him - he effectively tried on lots of different voices and the only ones he didn’t quite pull off were women - but hey it’s a small quibble easily overlooked. Essential reading - great listening!

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history of autism

really enjoyed listening to neurotribes. the hype is for a reason, highly recommend it to everyone.

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Hard listening but worth it.

This was well worth the time and effort to listen to. As much as the material was harrowing to hear at times, I felt the author did provide a good history of Autism recognition amd diagnosis. It has certainly given me a much deeper understanding. The reader was well chosen too with clear differentiation in the voices of the various people mentioned. Be prepared for this book to trigger a lot of emotions. Some quite difficult to work through but again worth the effort.

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Informative

A must listen for a historical account and inclusive society for all. Long but well worth the listening.

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Brilliant

Wonderful, enlightening, engaging and masterfully researched. As a parent of a child recently revealed to be autistic, this book has dispelled half baked “knowledge” I thought I had as terribly out of date, and has impacted very positively on our relationship.

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Surprised at how much I enjoyed this!

A fascinating social and medical history of autism, touching on many different topics and slices of history along the way. Told through the stories of people involved. A very enjoyable read/listen.

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a great history of autism

the story was engaging and well told. I enjoyed it very much. I am on the spectrum and at times wish I had been diagnosed as a kid but the raising of awareness as described in this book is making a brighter future for others with these special qualities.

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Excellent book!

Those interested in neurodiversity and autism specifically would find this really informative. It gives a detailed account of autism over the last 8 decades with beautiful stories of different autistic individuals, families and professionals working in the autism space.

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Enlightening

Thank you for the journey. A struggle at times to understand the concepts and changing movement of thoughts and theories. this book leaves you with so much more to explore, but more importantly, hope.

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