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Walker, Steven. The autism binary. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3474DM9

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TitleThe autism binary
NameWalker, Steven (author); Demaray, Elizabeth (chair); Rutgers University; Camden Graduate School
Date Created2017
Other Date2017-05 (degree)
SubjectLiberal Studies, Brain--Variation, Autism, Autistic people
Extent1 online resource (ii, 28 p. : ill.)
DescriptionAccording to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), the probability of a child being diagnosed with some form of Autism Spectrum Disorder is 1 in 68. Autism is nondiscriminatory, for it can arise in any family at any time. In light of these facts, the Autistic community has become a veritable part of the western world. Subsequently, a continuing debate exists on whether to find the cause and possible cure for the condition, or to pursue the Neurodiversity movement, which is to accept Autism as a brain variation – not a disability. As an Autistic individual, I concur with the latter motive, for an immeasurable amount of neurotypicals are obsessed with the former idea. In addition, neurotypicals make endless attempts to ‘normalize’ the Autistic populace without their consent whatsoever. Well, what exactly is the true definition of ‘normal?’ Normal is a relative descriptor after all. Therefore, in this paper I will argue in favor of the Neurodiversity movement, for I am a proponent of its core message. We must strongly emphasize the importance of providing better support and acceptance for these individuals who already struggle with the condition versus persistently searching for what causes the ‘disability’ to arise.
NoteM.A.
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Noteby Steven Walker
Genretheses, ETD graduate
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3474DM9
Languageeng
CollectionCamden Graduate School Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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