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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Steve_Silberman.jpg|thumb|Steve Silberman]] '''Steve Silberman''' is an American writer and journalist known for his work on [[neurodiversity]] and [[autism]]. He is the author of the book ''[[NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity]]'', which won the 2015 Samuel Johnson Prize for non-fiction.<br />
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== Early Life and Education ==<br />
Silberman was born in [[Ithaca, New York]]. He attended [[Oberlin College]] in [[Ohio]], where he studied [[English literature]] and [[creative writing]]. After graduating, he moved to [[San Francisco]], where he began his career in journalism.<br />
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== Career ==<br />
Silberman started his career as a writer for [[Wired (magazine)|Wired magazine]], where he wrote about a variety of topics including [[technology]], [[science]], and [[culture]]. His work has also appeared in publications such as [[The New Yorker]], [[Time (magazine)|Time]], and [[Nature (journal)|Nature]].<br />
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=== NeuroTribes ===<br />
In 2015, Silberman published ''NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity''. The book explores the history of [[autism]] and the concept of [[neurodiversity]], advocating for a more inclusive understanding of neurological differences. ''NeuroTribes'' received widespread acclaim and won the Samuel Johnson Prize for non-fiction.<br />
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== Advocacy ==<br />
Silberman is a prominent advocate for the [[neurodiversity movement]], which seeks to promote acceptance and understanding of neurological differences. He has spoken at numerous conferences and events, and his work has been influential in shaping public discourse around autism and neurodiversity.<br />
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== Personal Life ==<br />
Silberman lives in [[San Francisco, California]] with his husband, Keith. He is an avid reader and enjoys exploring the city's rich cultural scene.<br />
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== Bibliography ==<br />
* ''NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity'' (2015)<br />
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== Awards and Recognition ==<br />
* Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction (2015)<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Neurodiversity]]<br />
* [[Autism]]<br />
* [[NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity]]<br />
* [[Wired (magazine)]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
{{Wikiquote|Steve Silberman}}<br />
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[[Category:American writers]]<br />
[[Category:American journalists]]<br />
[[Category:Living people]]<br />
[[Category:People from Ithaca, New York]]<br />
[[Category:Oberlin College alumni]]<br />
[[Category:Neurodiversity advocates]]<br />
[[Category:Autism activists]]<br />
[[Category:Science writers]]<br />
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