Reading case studies of people with autistic spectrum disorders : a cultural studies approach to issues of disability representation
By: Waltz, Mitzi.
Series: Disability & Society 20 (4) 2005: 421-435.Publisher: 2005Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume Subject(s): AUTISM | CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES | DEFINITIONSummary: Notes that autistic spectrum disorders have been described, defined and differentiated from other neurological conditions primarily on the basis of case studies - case studies challenged by other narratives. Used analytical techniques from cultural studies to uncover the social construction of autism through the production and interpretation of these narratives.Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Notes that autistic spectrum disorders have been described, defined and differentiated from other neurological conditions primarily on the basis of case studies - case studies challenged by other narratives. Used analytical techniques from cultural studies to uncover the social construction of autism through the production and interpretation of these narratives.
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