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b'My guest this week is Steve Silberman, an award-winning science writer who authored the 2015 book NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity, a brilliant book that upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently. Steve\\u2019s articles have appeared in Wired, the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Financial Times, the Boston Globe, the MIT Technology Review, and more.\\nIn our conversation, Steve and I talk about neurodivergence, autism, acceptance, tolerance, changing cultures, systemic change, and so much more. As a science writer who researched the history of autism in writing his book for more than five years, Steve brings an incredible breadth of knowledge, as well as passion for the neurodiversity movement, to the show. By the end of this interview I was inspired and motivated for the changes to come, and grateful there are thought leaders like Steve doing this important work in the world. I hope you enjoy our conversation!\\n\\xa0\\nThings you\\u2019ll learn from this episode\\n\\nThe impetus for Steve\\u2019s book NeuroTribes\\n\\n\\nHow and why the anti-vaccine movement has negatively affected the autistic community\\n\\nThe real impact of language like \\u201cepidemic\\u201d in relation to neurodifferences like autism\\n\\nHow Steve\\u2019s book NeuroTribes has been received by members of the autistic community\\n\\nSteve\\u2019s thoughts on how parents raising neurodiverse kids can best support the neurodiversity movement\\n\\nThe importance of autistic peer mentoring\\n\\n\\xa0\\nResources mentioned for Steve Silberman, autism, and neurodiversity\\n\\nSteve Silberman\\u2019s website\\n\\n\\nNeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity by Steve Silberman\\n\\nSteve Silberman\\u2019s TED Talk\\n\\nAutreat\\n\\nThe Thinking Person\\u2019s Guide to Autism\\n\\n\\nUniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism by Barry Prizant\\n\\nSupport the show\\nConnect with Tilt Parenting\\n\\n\\nVisit Tilt Parenting\\n\\nTake the free 7-Day Challenge\\n\\n\\n\\nRead a chapter of Differently Wired\\n\\n\\nFollow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram\\n\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'