Autistic Symphony

<p><I>Autistic Symphony</I> offers a unique look at the fascinating subject of autism. Challenging the psychiatric and scientific perspectives that focus exclusively on disabilities and impairments <I>Autistic Symphony</I> celebrates the challenges and rewards experienced by every autistic individual and argues that far from being a medical monster autism is one of our culture's greatest strengths.</p><p>Through five essays incorporating viewpoints from biology history anthropology religion science art and philosophy <I>Autistic Symphony</I> explores the possibility autism has much to tell us about our species and about the development of its modern civilizations.</p>