A thorough historical framework for Autism--how our understanding of Autism and Autistic people has evolved over time. At times oppressively grim, other times hopeful and fascinating. Given the book is centered around the history of Autism, it still mostly centers young white male boys. But it also feels like it knows that about itself?

Some parts are really difficult to stomach (huge trigger warning for ableism, child abuse, and all things unfathomable that come with discussing Nazism), I particularly appreciate the historical context, as well as the detailed history of why the term "Asperger's" is no longer used.