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Neurodiversity

Young Adults With Autism Can Thrive In High-Tech Jobs

Submitted by djohnson on April 22, 2013 - 12:52
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NPR
Link: 
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/04/22/177452578/young-adults-with-autism-can-thrive-in-high-tech-jobs
Date Published: 
April 22, 2013
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Is the Neurodiversity Movement Misrepresenting Autism

Submitted by djohnson on January 17, 2013 - 14:53
Source: 
Slate
Link: 
http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/medical_examiner/2013/01/autism_neurodiversity_does_facilitated_communication_work_and_who_speaks.single.html
Date Published: 
January 16, 2013
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