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A review by shewantsthediction
Autism: A Very Short Introduction by Uta Frith
2.0
Lots of misinformation here. The way autistic people are spoken about in parts of this book are just horrendous and condescending, as well as the author's attitudes towards it. The worst part is, the author is aware of the neurodiversity movement and DISAGREES with it.
ABA, a type of treatment autistic people have condemned as unethical because it tries to stop them stimming, was even mentioned. I would recommend following actual autistic people online and getting your info firsthand from people who actually experience it rather than this book. (Neurodivergent Rebel is a great place to start if you're looking for names.)
ABA, a type of treatment autistic people have condemned as unethical because it tries to stop them stimming, was even mentioned. I would recommend following actual autistic people online and getting your info firsthand from people who actually experience it rather than this book. (Neurodivergent Rebel is a great place to start if you're looking for names.)