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In a Different Key
Book by John Donvan
In a Different Key: The Story of Autism is a non-fiction book by John Donvan and Caren Zucker.
Caren zucker biography of christopher
It discusses the history of autism and autism advocacy, including issues such as the Refrigerator mother theory and the possibility of an autism epidemic.[1][2]Donald Triplett, the first person diagnosed with autism, and[3][4][5] psychiatrist Leo Kanner are also covered, as is the ongoing[6] debate concerning the neurodiversity movement, especially with respect to autistic people with more apparent support needs.[2]
Story
The book starts by focusing on Donald Triplett, the first recorded child to be diagnosed with autism.
It discusses how he was treated and his family life. The book continues with the refrigerator mother theory, which claimed that parents were the main cause of autism. Leo Kanner and Bruno Bettelheim's role in the formation of this theory is examined, w