Autism in the Age of Neurodiversity
Outline for 2018 OLLI Autism Course at Simon’s Rock Great Barrington
6 Sessions on Fridays 1 to 3 PM
19 January to 23 February 2018
Michael F. Wilcox
Alford Massachusetts
http://www.mfw.us/blog/
mfw {at} mfw(.)us
Promised:
- A review of the cultural history of autism, from ancient times to the present.
- An exploration of current understanding and controversies, including contrasting the medical model with the neurodiversity model.
- A lighthearted look at some historical and living people who might have been (or might be) autistic.
- Discussion of the challenges facing autistic people in today’s world, as well as opportunities for success.
