NeuroTribes

The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity

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Author:

Silberman, Steve

Foreword by:

Sacks, Oliver

ISBN:

978-1-76011-362-9

Publication Date:

Aug 2015

Publisher:

Allen & Unwin

Book Format:

Paperback

List Price:

AUD $35.00

Book Description:

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.

Book Details

Pages:	544
Detailed Subjects:	Psychology / Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders Psychology / Neuropsychology
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):	15.4 x 23.4 x 3.8 cm

Author Biography

Silberman, Steve (Author)

Steve Silberman worked as an editor and writer for Wired magazine for 14 years. His articles have appeared in several publications including the New Yorker, the MIT Technology Review, Nature, Salon, Shambhala Sun, and Time. In 2010, he received the Kavli Science Journalism Award for Magazine Writing. In 2011, Silberman's twitter account made the list of Time magazine's best twitter feeds. His TED talk, The Forgotten History of Autism, has been viewed more than 800,000 times and has been translated into 13 languages. His book, NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter about People Who Think Differently, won the Samuel Johnson Prize in 2015.

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