very helpful to a neuro norm <br />An insight into the<br />

world of the neuro diverse and a detailed history of how we reached today and how tomorrow might look

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very interesting

All about the history of autism, the misconceptions, and horrid ways children were treated. This book took me weeks to listen to. I couldn't put it down and would often cook dinner listening to it. It has made me interested in learning more about autism. I totally recommend this book to anyone in medical and education fields.

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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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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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Such an informative book

Very interesting & quite heartbreaking in places. The history of the diagnosis & treatment of the autistic & Aspergers spectrum of conditions. The treatment of these children in the past was quite horrific.
An important book in this time of people trying to figure out the cause of these conditions.

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Fascinating

Very interest historical outline of autism. Enlightening chronology of aspects of the human mind. Enjoyed every chapter

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Absolute must read for the ever curious.

Tells the history of autism and the strength and beauty of neurodiversity as a whole.

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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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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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Neurotribes - Feels like home

What an amazing, confronting journey!

There are dark waters to wade through as we trace autism’s history however come the end of the book you will either leave with a greater sense of autism, it’s strengths and how to better think of their differences or perhaps a feeling of belonging as you find your missing pieces.

I’m sad this book is over, it was a long journey but by god I’m glad I read it.

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