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NeuroTribes
- The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity
- Narrated by: William Hughes
- Length: 18 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Health & Wellness, Children's Health
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Publisher's Summary
What is autism: a lifelong disability or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth it is both of these things and more - and the future of our society depends on our understanding it.
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 days of 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 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.
Along the way he reveals the untold story of Hans Asperger, the father of Asperger's syndrome, whose "little professors" were targeted by the darkest social-engineering experiment in human history; exposes the covert campaign by child psychiatrist Leo Kanner to suppress knowledge of the autism spectrum for 50 years; and casts light on the growing movement of "neurodiversity" activists seeking respect, support, technological innovation, accommodations in the workplace and in education, and the right to self-determination for those with cognitive differences.
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- Gadget
- 06-01-16
Good Contrast to "In a Different Key"
I listened to "In a Different Key" a few months ago and then I found out about this book.
In a Different Key looks at the history of Autism through parents and their children with Autism and follows the history of different theories and treatment options (with an in depth look at "refrigerator mothers" and the vaccine controversy) as well as looking at parent advocacy.
Neurotribes looks more at adults with Autism, touching on important psychologists in Autism's history but also looking at the accomplishments of people with Autism. The correlation between giftedness/intelligence and Autism is explored along with advocacy by people with Autism.
As a parent with two children with Autism and a certified teacher for special education, I found both books to be enlightening. "In a Different Key" helped me to see what parents had done before me to get services for their odd children while "Neurotribes" showed me hope for my children's futures.
So read/listen to both in order to get a more complete picture.
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- Lorijorn
- 10-29-15
The long hard road to proper identity on the Autistic spectrum.
If you are a parent, family member, teacher, clinician, advocate, friend or neighbor of an Autistic person...please read this book. This is the true history of the struggles and horrors and wrong roads taken to bring us to accepting the Spectrum of Autism. The book has many heroes who persevered for dignity and truth for the 1000's or millions affected by Autism. The book also documents the misguided self-serving individuals that took us on the wrong paths which wasted precious lives and valuable time and caused unforgivable heartache and blame. As a mother of a 34 year old Autistic woman, I now see why, in her early years, a clear diagnosis was nearly impossible. The goal is acceptance of these individuals and recognition of the gifts they bring to their friends, families and to our world. I don't need my daughter to be cured...I just need her to be accepted.
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- jami
- 06-17-16
Amazing!
Absolutely loved this book! Detailing the history and timeline of Autism brought so many things into focus for me. My beautiful son has always been a joy to me and this book continues to celebrate those on the spectrum. I echo his remarks of "finding your/their tribe" ! I didn't find mine until I was 30 years old and after my son's diagnosis. Now I watch him struggle and grow and I just smile because I love to see the world through his eyes. I get it, because it's the way I always saw it and was taught I was wrong. Just a beautiful book about acceptance and celebration:)
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- Louise
- 10-19-15
Tears well shed
I have lost track of how many times I cried during this book and at times it was all I could do to continue listening. Silberman reveals many heartbreaking truths about the history of autism but still manages to lift you up when you need it. Rather than being a dry historical account NeuroTribes helped me to realise how much "malware" I had unconsciously taken on board by identifying the historical roots of those beliefs. Thoughts I have about being defective and worthless are not my thoughts at all but a part of a twisted ideal of normality and conformity. After reading this book I feel more awake to my innate worthiness as a living being on this planet. Not better or worse than anyone else just different. I also have a new appreciation for role environment plays and in cultivating a world that I fit into rather than trying to fit into a world where I don't belong. NeuroTribes is not just a historical curiosity but a paradigm smashing new understanding of reality. This book gets tough at times but it is totally worth every ache, every tear. Only through understanding the old paradigm can we start creating the new.
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- robert
- 04-16-18
Good at 1.5 speed
Disclaimer, I'm on the spectrum. Overall this is a pretty good book. For some reason, I found it hard to get excited about listening to the book. It was always just good enough for me to keep at it. I am a creative type and while the stories are informative, the delivery and writing style are a bit dull. I found at 1.5 speed the information is easily processed and the pace picks up slightly. There are no easy answers provided, which is how it should be. Overall the author was a fair, although his praising things like higher minimum wage etc..for autistics is not good and has the exact opposite "Jenny McCarthy effect". The babying of kids in general has gone way to far. I've had parents offer to pay me to let their kids work in my shop. Work meaning "teach my kid some skills". Unfortunately the law prevents me from this. note*My huristic bias colours this review. So take it with a grain of salt.... but for myself having a hard "slave driving mother" who wasn't my favourite person growing up, was the best thing that happened to me. The weaknesses she forced me to face enabled me to overcome them. Enough so as to not be a hinderence in life. She spanked and threw shoes all to great effect! God bless that dear woman. Clearly the author is an academic. He and I speak different languages. For this reason I would recommend Temple Grandin's book (s)? over this.
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- JPG
- 11-09-16
best source when learning about autism
this book is very helpful when learning about autism I highly recommend this book for anyone who has autism Asperger's where is simply wanting to learn more about it
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- Dominique W
- 10-15-15
This book is a big deal!
What did you love best about NeuroTribes?
I'm a service provider for people with autism, and this book really organized and crystallized the information I've been getting in bits and pieces for years. I felt the community described by this book and I agreed with so much of what Silberman was saying. I appreciated it on different levels- the natural history of autism was a really complicated progression. A lot of the questions and misinformation I frequently hear were addressed if not cleared up by the book. The anecdotes and personal experiences resonated with me, and made me feel like other people have seen and gone through the same kinds of experiences as me and the families I work with.
Who was your favorite character and why?
It's not that kind of book... But I guess Leo was my favorite because I feel like I know kids like him, right down to the straw twirling.
Which scene was your favorite?
I really appreciated that the author was sympathetic and gentle in talking about biomedical cures and the antivaccination movement, while also unquestionably calling them nonsense time-wasters.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
The content set around WWII was shocking.
Any additional comments?
The only thing I felt I wanted was more discussion of how hard it is for caretakers. There was a huge call to action for families and communities to support children and adults with autism, but the author basically implies that being anything but a stay-at-home parent and full-time autism advocate will put your kid at a disadvantage. This is a pie-in-the-sky sort of sentiment- what are the single parents and lower SES families supposed to do? On the other hand, he does list a ton of community resources, internet listserves, and message boards, so if I wanted to follow up and learn more about what happens in the real world he did provide resources.
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- gaillardia
- 11-03-15
Paradigm changing
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I have recommended this book to at least 10 people in the last few weeks. The section on the historical treatment of people with autism was difficult and could be hard for a parent to hear, but the rest of the book provides insight into the gifts of the autistic mind. This book changed the way I view the role of neuro-diversity in our society.
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- Diana Lyons Specht
- 02-24-16
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I'm on the "Spectrum" myself, (so not objective), but I think anyone with the most remote connection to the Syndrome would benefit from reading this book.
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- M. Caputo
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