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The Myth of the Normal Brain

Embracing Neurodiversity

Bibliographic Data

ID15745955
AuthorsThomas Armstrong (0000-0002-9153-8070, Institute for Learning and Development, corresponding author)
Year2015
Volume17
Issue4
Pages348-352
Publication date2015-04-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe AMA Journal of Ethic (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2376-6980 • E-ISSN: 2376-6980
PublisherAmerican Medical Association (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1001/journalofethics.2015.17.4.msoc1-1504
PMID25901703
OpenAlexW268075324
LanguageEN
Citations received16
References cited3

A judicious approach to autism would be to replace a “disability” or “illness” paradigm with a “diversity” perspective that takes into account both strengths and weaknesses and the idea that variation can be positive in and of itself

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Unique citing works16
Citations per year2,29
Citation span2019 - 2026 (8)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 16

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