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Tag Archives: brain
Your Brain is a Rain Forest
This excerpt from my book The Power of Neurodiversity: Unleashing the Advantages of Your Differently Wired Brain, appeared in Ode Magazine. People with conditions like ADHD, dyslexia and mood disorders are routinely labeled “disabled”. But differences among brains are as … Continue reading
Neurodiversity Forever
I’ve been reading a number of blogs that have been critical of the neurodiversity movement. Generally, they’ve characterized neurodiversity as saying “we don’t want a cure; we don’t want research; we just want to be left alone in our differentness.” I suspect … Continue reading
Mention of Neurodiversity Book in Irish Times
I just happened to notice a mention of my forthcoming book Neurodiversity: Discovering the Extraordinary Gifts of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Brain Differences in the Irish Times. "In Neurodiversity: Discovering the Extraordinary Gifts of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and Other … Continue reading
Kim Peek, The Original “Rain Man,” Dies at 58
Kim Peek, who was immortalized by Dustin Hoffman in the Oscar-winning movie "Rain Man" has died of a heart attack at age 58. Peek, who was originally considered autistic, is now believed to have had FG Syndrome (also known as … Continue reading