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In a Different Key
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978-0-307-98567-5 (Hardcover)

In a Different Key: The Story of Autism is a 2016 non-fiction book by John Donvan and Caren Zucker. 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, perhaps 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

MMR vaccine controversy, and the neurodiversity debate.[7]

Reception

neurodiversity movement.[10]

Awards

In a Different Key was a finalist for the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction, described by the reviewers as "a passionate work of advocacy that traces public perceptions about autism from chillingly cruel beginnings to a kinder but still troubling present."[11]

Adaptation

In a Different Key was adapted into a documentary in 2022.[12]

References

  1. ^ Groopman, Jerome (26 January 2016). "'In a Different Key: The Story of Autism,' by John Donvan and Caren Zucker". The New York Times. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  2. ^ a b Siegel, Robert. "'In A Different Key' Traces History And Politics Of Autism". NPR.org. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  3. ^ Baron, Saskia (17 January 2016). "In a Different Key: The Story of Autism by John Donvan and Caren Zucker โ€“ review". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  4. ^ Miller, Laura (21 January 2016). "The Vindicated Parents". Slate. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  5. ^ "BOOK EXCERPT: 'In a Different Key' by John Donvan and Caren Zucker". ABC News. 20 January 2016. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  6. ^ Bauer, Ann (28 January 2016). "'In a Different Key': a cinematic, sweeping story of autism". The Washington Post. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  7. ISBN 9780307985675
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  8. ^ "IN A DIFFERENT KEY by John Donvan, Caren Zucker". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  9. ^ Nuwer, Rachel (19 January 2016). "'In a Different Key' presents symphony of autism's history". Spectrum. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  10. ^ Ne'eman, Ari (21 January 2016). "The errors โ€” and revelations โ€” in two major new books about autism". Vox. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  11. ^ ""General Nonfiction"". www.pulitzer.org. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
  12. ^ https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2022/12/13/in-a-different-key-autism

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