Thursday, November 3, 2011

Nature Special issue on neuroscience: The autism enigma

Special issue on neuroscience: The autism enigma

http://www.nature.com/news/2011/111102/full/479021a.html


http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v479/n7371/full/479033a.html

Changing perceptions: The power of autism

Scientists, too, should do more than simply study autistic deficits. By emphasizing the abilities and strengths of people with autism, deciphering how autistics learn and succeed in natural settings, and avoiding language that frames autism as a defect to be corrected, they can help shape the entire discussion.

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