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Discuss Silberman's argument that the rise in diagnoses is an artifact of better screening and broader diagnostic criteria (like the changes in the DSM-IV ), not a result of modern toxins or vaccines.

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Explore the role of self-advocates and the "Geek Syndrome" in Silicon Valley in reclaiming the narrative, moving toward a future where society adapts to different "operating systems". 3. Incorporate Diverse Perspectives Discuss Silberman's argument that the rise in diagnoses

Contrast Leo Kanner’s "narrow" definition, which led to decades of parent-blaming and institutionalization, with Hans Asperger’s broader "continuum" view that recognized the unique gifts of "little professors". Neurotribes : the legacy of autism and the futu...