NeuroTribes: The Legacy Of Autism And The Future Of Neurodiversity

"It’s easy to think of a medical diagnosis like autism as something that’s black and white; you either are or you aren’t. In his masterful history of that disorder, Steve Silberman examines the myths surrounding the condition. He says for decades the definition of autism was manipulated to suit scientists’ career and political ambitions. But NeuroTribes is more than the story of how those on the autism spectrum have been wronged; it also shows how those same people have come together (through shared interests like ham radios and science fiction) and are forcing society to rethink “normal.”"