Main event of the week: Charlie’s last day in elementary school.
And, yes, Tuesday.

In the comments, a link to a Press-Enterprise article about an 11-year-old, Nicholas Dooley, who has autism and possibly another psychiatric disorder.

So Goeth the Autism Epidemic
The June 6th Times (UK) has an article on The autism epidemic commeth, which heralds the publication of a book entitled Unstrange Minds: Remapping the World of Autism by anthropologist Roy Richard Grinker.
If You Happen to Be Near a TV from 7-9am Tomorrow…
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Trying to Be Pretty Good Neighbors
Are nasty neighbors affecting your home’s value? asks a report today on ABC news.
Telling …read more

Shortly after the Good Morning America segment on neurodiversity aired on Tuesday, I was asked to do an interview with CFRB in Canada, on the Leslie Roberts show. It was live and lasted for only about five minutes. Mr. Roberts focused on the notion of “curing” autism: Who wouldn’t want this? Why not support research into the causes of autism?
I talked more about acceptance and hope and education—about how it’s not about finding some magic pill, but that, through careful, individualized, and compassionate teaching and understanding, autistic children can learn, grow, and thrive.
I was asked if it’s just a matter, …read more