Authoring Autism: On Rhetoric and Neurological Queerness

(Part of the Thought in the Act Series)

by Melanie Yergeau

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In Authoring Autism M. Remi Yergeau defines neurodivergence as an identity-neuroqueerness-rather than an impairment. Using a queer theory framework, Yergeau notes the stereotypes that deny autistic people their humanity and the chance to define themselves while also challenging cognitive studies scholarship and its reification of the neurological passivity of autistics. They also critique early intensive behavioral interventions-which have...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0822370204

ISBN13:9780822370208

Release Date:January 2018

Publisher:Duke University Press

Length:312 Pages

Weight:0.95 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.1"

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Psychology Social Science Social Sciences

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