Autistic Community and the Neurodiversity Movement: Stories from the Frontline
Steven K. Kapp
Nov 2019 · Springer Nature
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This open access book marks the first historical overview of the autism rights branch of the neurodiversity movement, describing the activities and rationales of key leaders in their own words since it organized into a unique community in 1992. Sandwiched by editorial chapters that include critical analysis, the book contains 19 chapters by 21 authors about the forming of the autistic community and neurodiversity movement, progress in their influence on the broader autism community and field, and their possible threshold of the advocacy establishment. The actions covered are legendary in the autistic community, including manifestos such as “Don’t Mourn for Us”, mailing lists, websites or webpages, conferences, issue campaigns, academic project and journal, a book, and advisory roles. These actions have shifted the landscape toward viewing autism in social terms of human rights and identity to accept, rather than as a medical collection of deficits and symptoms to cure.
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Sarah C
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February 13, 2025
Helpful introduction to the ND human rights movement. A good starter for any committed advocate. Has a diverse set of contributors representing all parts of the autistic spectrum.
Amanda Viljoen
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September 27, 2023
As a proud autistic person , i approve ^w^
Francine “Franny” Tancredi
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July 13, 2022
awesome info 👌
About the author
Steven K. Kapp is a Research Fellow in Sociology at the University of Exeter, UK, working on the Wellcome Trust-funded project Exploring Diagnosis: Autism and Neurodiversity. With backgrounds in public policy, education, psychology, and disability studies, he researches the lived experiences, support needs, and quality of life of autistic people.
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