Neurodiversity : discovering the extraordinary gifts of autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other brain differences / Thomas Armstrong.

In "The Gift of Neurodiversity", Armstrong argues that we have been too quick to pathologise brain differences. Indeed, in recent years, we have re-classified these differences, labeling many of them "disorders." What science actually suggests is that there are many different way...

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Main Author: Armstrong, Thomas
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, MA : Da Capo Lifelong, 2010.
Edition:1st Da Capo Press ed.
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Summary:In "The Gift of Neurodiversity", Armstrong argues that we have been too quick to pathologise brain differences. Indeed, in recent years, we have re-classified these differences, labeling many of them "disorders." What science actually suggests is that there are many different ways for our brains to be wired, and that there are actual "gifts" or "strengths" attached to some of these differences.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 275 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-234) and index.
ISBN:9780738214115
0738214116
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.