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Steve Silberman: NeuroTribes (Hardcover, 2015, Avery, Penguin RandomHouse) 5 stars

What is autism? A lifelong disability, or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin …

Review of 'NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

This is a comprehensive history of Autism and Asperger diagnoses, potential causes, and advocacy groups. It strays into anecdotes and side histories at times, though I found each of them very interesting. Chapters about American and Nazi eugenics and other attempts to "fix" these kids were uncomfortable; chapters delving into other historical connections were fascinating.

Overall, perhaps a little information dense, but highly recommended!