John Pitney and The Politics of Autism

Author of "The Politics of Autism."

In the first book devoted exclusively to the contentious politics of autism, noted political scientist and public policy expert John J. Pitney, Jr., explains how autism has evolved into a heated political issue disputed by scientists, educators, social workers, and families.

Organizational attempts to deal with autism have resulted in not a single “autism policy,” but a vast array of policies at the federal, state, and local levels, which often leave people with autism and their families frustrated and confused.

Pitney’s fascinating look offers a compass to navigate the current systems and hope for a path towards more regularized and effective policies for America’s autism community.