Autism: A Social and Medical History 2013th Edition

“[A]s well as taking up the theme of the social construction of autism, everything that surrounds autism being as important as the condition itself in terms of reaction to it, [Autism: A Social Medical History] acknowledges perhaps for the first time the role of autistic people in this and how we are seeking to change the boundaries of what essentially is our country.” – Autonomy, the Critical Journal of Interdisciplinary Autism Studies

‘Waltz’s engaging writing style and detailed biographical sketches make the story of autism real and readable for both academic and non-academic audiences.’ – Social History of Medicine

Dr Mitzi Waltz works at the Autism Centre at Sheffield Hallam University, UK. She previously taught Autism Studies at the University of Birmingham (2007-2012), and was Senior Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies at the University of Sunderland (2002-2007). She has contributed to many key pieces of autism research and resources.