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Review of Neurodiversity in Publisher’s Weekly

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Thomas Armstrong

The following review of my book Neurodiversity appeared in the April 26, 2010 edition of Publisher's Weekly:  Neurodiversity: Discovering the Extraordinary Gifts of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Brain Differences Thomas Armstrong. Da Capo, $26 (288p) ISBN 978-0-7382-1354-5 "Armstrong (7 … Continue reading →

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Neurodiversity and the Upside of Depression

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Thomas Armstrong

An article appeared this last week in the New York Times, that attempted to answer the question:  why is depression still in the gene pool if it leads to despair and even suicide?  I was very interested in the piece … Continue reading →

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Experts ponder link between creativity, mood disorders – CNN.com

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Thomas Armstrong

#CNN# –"The works of David Foster Wallace, who committed suicide September 12, are famous for their obsessively observed detail and emotional nuance. David Foster Wallace reportedly battled depression for 20 years. Certain characteristics of his prose — hypersensitivity and constant … Continue reading →

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