Well written history of autism.  Parents and students alike are having problems understanding autism. I'll be recommending this to my students and families.

I have to admit that I didn't read this title cover to cover. I found myself browsing it, which was, in fact, a worthwhile aproach. I liked being able to think through pieces of this title, rather than trying to absorb it all at once.

I found this to be well-written and impressively researched. The historical data was intense and extensive, and overall the book is heavier on the “legacy of autism” part of the subtitle and lighter on the “future of neurodiversity.” As a mom of an autistic son and having my own point of view re: what matters, I wanted more about neurodiversity, but that’s just my preference, not an indictment of the book at all, which was well worth the read.

As someone who has volunteered with children who have autism for years, I appreciate the encompassing scope and depth of knowledge in this book

Thus far this book promises to be what I had hoped it would be, another opportunity to understand myself better, and an opportunity to help others understand those of us on the Spectrum. I was diagnosed with Asperger's last year at the age of 53. Finally, after all of these years, I continue to understand that I am not broken, or in need of repair, just simply different. Thank you Mr. Silberman for your dedication to this topic and for writing what promises to be a very helpful book for the Neurodiverse and Neurotypical world.