Steve Silberman, 65, acclaimed author & advocate, has died.
https://newsie.social/@stevesilberman
Known for his book NeuroTribes, which won the 2015 Samuel Johnson Prize, Steve was a key voice in the neurodiversity movement.
His Wired article "The Geek Syndrome" highlighted the rise of autism in Silicon Valley. A devoted Grateful Dead fan, Silberman celebrated the band's culture and its sense of community.
He is survived by his husband, Keith, he leaves behind a legacy of empathy & understanding.
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