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Cambridge University Researcher Endorses Neurodiversity

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Thomas Armstrong

I was happy to see recently a post on the Encyclopedia Brittanica blog that featured an interview with Cambridge University researcher Simon Baron-Cohen on the topic of neurodiversity.  When asked about the movement, Baron-Cohen replied:  “The neurodiversity movement has been … Continue reading →

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Neurodiversity Forever

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Thomas Armstrong

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 →

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Mention of Neurodiversity Book in Irish Times

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Thomas Armstrong

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 →

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Kim Peek, The Original “Rain Man,” Dies at 58

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Thomas Armstrong

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 →

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