Selling Out the Spectrum: How Science Lost the Trust of Autistic People, and How

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How did we get here and what happens now? Tackling the big questions in relation to autism and science, this book examines the problematic relationship between scientific research and disability, the controversial history of studies into the condition, and what science can do to restore faith in its practices for the autistic community.

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When trust breaks down, how do we begin to fix it?Set against the controversial history of genetic research into autism, from the Spectrum 10k study led by Professor Simon Baron-Cohen to the legacy of the Andrew Wakefield MMR scandal, this book explores the ways in which autistic people have been let down by science and what needs to be done to build more effective partnerships in the future.Written by leading autistic journalist Liam O'Dell, Selling Out the Spectrum takes a thorough, balanced deep-dive into the issues surrounding the relationship between science and the autistic community, can explores how past damage can be effectively and meaningfully repaired.

Author Biography

Liam O'Dell is a deaf, dyspraxic, and autistic journalist and activist tackling 'the big questions' in relation to autism, science, and research.

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Couched in the problematic relationship between science and disability, this is a deep-dive into how researchers have lost the trust of the autistic community and what they need to do to win it back.

Details ISBN1839976268 Author Liam O'Dell Pages 240 Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781839976261 Format Paperback Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers Subtitle How Science Lost the Trust of Autistic People, and How It Can Win It Back Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations N/A Audience Tertiary & Higher Education ISBN-10 1839976268 DEWEY 616.85882007 Publication Date 2024-11-21 UK Release Date 2024-11-21 AU Release Date 2024-11-20 We've got this

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