NeuroTribes
Trace how autism’s diagnostic boundaries changed through clinicians, families, and autistic advocates, and why recognizing varied needs matters for support, education, and community.
14 parts, about 29 minutes to read.
At a glance
- Author
- Steve Silberman
- Parts
- 14 parts
- Reading time
- about 29 minutes
- The whole book
- Also to read in full
What the summary covers
- Introduction: Beyond the Geek Syndrome2 min
- The Wizard of Clapham Common2 min
- The Boy Who Loves Green Straws2 min
- What Sister Viktorine Knew2 min
- Fascinating Peculiarities2 min
- The Invention of Toxic Parenting2 min
- Princes of the Air2 min
- Fighting the Monster4 min
- Nature's Smudged Lines2 min
- The Rain Man Effect2 min
- Pandora's Box2 min
- In Autistic Space3 min
- Building the Enterprise: Designs for a Neurodiverse World1 min
- Epilogue: The Mayor of Kensington1 min
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