The Art of Manliness

By The Art of Manliness

#269: The Forgotten History of Autism

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Published January 12, 2017 4:07pm

In the past decade, autism has gotten more and more attention by the media and the wider culture. You probably know someone with autism or who has a child with autism. Yet despite the spotlight autism has gotten in recent years, several myths and misconceptions about it pervade the popular culture. Understanding the history of how the conception of autism we have today developed can go a long way in shedding light on these myths.

My guest has written what is probably the most extensive history of the development of autism. His name is Steve Silberman and his...

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