Authoring Autism: On Rhetoric and Neurological QueernessIn Authoring Autism Melanie Yergeau defines neurodivergence as an identity neuroqueerness rather than an impairment. Using a queer theory framework, Yergeau notes the stereotypes that deny autistic people their humanity and the chance to define themselves while also challenging cognitive studies scholarship and its reification of the neurological passivity of autistics. She also critiques early intensive behavioral interventions which have much in