Jonathan Mitchell: Autism’s Gadfly
The following is an autobiographical account of Jonathan Mitchell, better know as Autism’s Gadfly. Jonathan is a controversial figure among autistics for espousing autism as a disability, his […]
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Un escrito sobre la gran cantidad de hallazgos en el autismo
Hace unos meses tuve la oportunidad de hablar con mi buen amigo Steve Edelson, del Instituto de Investigación sobre el Autismo (ARI). La conversación giró en torno a que es […]
Key Players in Autism: IV. The Brainstem
Originally posted on Cortical Chauvinism:
In the central nervous system the brainstem links the brain to the spinal cord. This anatomical structure is usually divided into different portions, from top…
The problem of “too many findings in autism”
A few months ago I had the opportunity to talk to my good friend Steve Edelson from the Autism Research Institute (ARI). The conversation revolved around what makes for a […]
Key Players in Autism: II. The Cerebellum
It seems that in neuropathology the dictum of real estate applies, it is all about location, location, location. In essence location of pathology constrains the possible number of causative agents […]
Autism: It is not About Mercury
I believe that parents, such as Bernie Rimland, have promoted our modern understanding of autism. Indeed, I have learned more about the clinical aspects of autism by reading autobiographical accounts […]
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