Autistic Intelligence : Interaction, Individuality, and the Challenges of Diagnosis
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English | 2022 | ISBN: 0226815986 | 282 Pages | True PDF | 3.95 MB
An examination of diagnostic processes that questions how we can better understand autism as a category and the unique forms of intelligence it glosses.
As autism has grown in prevalence, so too have our attempts to make sense of it. From placing unfounded blame on vaccines to seeking a genetic cause, Americans have struggled to understand what autism is and where it comes from. Amidst these efforts, however, a key aspect of autism has been largely overlooked: the diagnostic process itself. That process is the central focus of Autistic Intelligence. The authors ask us to question the norms by which we measure autistic behavior, to probe how that behavior can be considered sensible rather than disordered, and to explore how we can better appreciate the individuality of those who receive the diagnosis.
