Lorna Wing
Who is Lorna Wing? Many of you
know her for her involvement and
the major advancements in autism research.
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Taking care of yourself is also a
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can bring relief.
Who is Lorna Wing? Many of you
know her for her involvement and
the major advancements in autism research.
This word may raise questions at first: What is
this disorder often
called Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD)? What is its origin and the
development of its research?
Lorna Wing, a renowned British psychiatrist although
little known
outside the autistic community, greatly
contributed to highlighting the current
definition
of what autism is.
How are autistic people perceived and how were they perceived in culture? Why does difference still cause so many misunderstandings?
The Matilda Effect? What is it? Is it about a
woman?
Why is it important to talk about it?