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Embrace neurodiversity: Autism isn’t a disease, it’s a difference.

Autism Is Not A Disease

The Politics of Neurodiversity

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    160 pages

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    3 December 2024

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Summary

Neurodiversity is one of the most urgent political issues of our times. As the number of diagnoses of Autism, Aspergers, ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia rise, we are starting to understand that there is no such thing as a normal brain. But society is still organised around neuro-normalcy, and autism is treated as a social disease. Jodie Hare, diagnosed with autism at twenty-three, argues that it is time to redefine the politics of who we are.

Today, neurodiversity is often discriminated …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781804291535
ISBN-10:1804291536
Author:Jodie Hare
Publisher:Verso Books
Imprint:Verso Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:3 December 2024
Weight:136g
Dimensions:18mm x 129mm x 198mm
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Critics Review

A fascinating exploration of the politics of neurodiversity. Hare has delivered a persuasive and inspiring manifesto that calls on us all to rethink what it really means to be ‘normal’. – Grace Blakeley, author of Vulture Capitalism
A formidable contribution to neurodiversity movement. Sharp, accessible and unflinchingly radical, this book is perfect for those who are looking for a political introduction to neurodiversity. It also makes a unique contribution to the conversation in its own right. Thoroughly cited, Hare makes links between a wide range of revolutionary thinkers and movements to politicise an issue that is being increasingly co-opted under neoliberal capitalism. It is the perfect book to meet this political moment, and helps us see that neurodiversity is connected to all of our liberation struggles. – Micah Frazer-Carroll, author of Mad World
A perfect foundational book encouraging us to challenge misconceptions we have on neurodiversity. – Beauty Dhlamini * Red Pepper *
Hare advocates for a more neuro-inclusive view, in which societies don’t just recognize but embrace natural variation and improve access to accommodations. – CJ Connor * Book Riot *
A primer on both neurodivergence and the wider need for disability rights. – Katharine Quarmby * The Tablet *

About The Author

Jodie Hare

Jodie Hare was diagnosed with autism at twenty-three years old. She has an MA in Modern Languages, Literature, and Culture from King’s College, London. She has written for publications such as Novara Media, Refinery29, and the Huffington Post. She works as a copywriter.

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