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lovesimon's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
4.5
Great overview which provides a solid foundation of the neurodivergence paradigm (focuses on autism) and it’s basic terminology. Would recommend if you are starting out on the topic.
ggriffin14's review against another edition
Would rather finish the non-audio version.
poisoned_icecream's review
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3.5
This is an informative yet mostly accessible book about neurodiversity and neurodivergence. I agree with a lot of the arguments, such as how it is discriminative to pathologize autistic people, identity-first language ('autistic' instead of 'person with autism') makes sense when it comes to autism, functioning labels are unhelpful and harmful, and ABA is an abusive practice that needs to end. One argument I strongly disagree with however, is that "autism is not a disability, but autistic people are disabled." Even in a world that adopts the social model of disability, and in which I get accomadations, me being autistic would still make me a disabled person. The accomadations would just help to make me feel more comfortable. Overall this is an insightful book insight for anyone regardless of their neurotype.