Steven M. Eidelman
“Professor Samuel Levine’s book, Was Yosef on the Spectrum?, is fascinating and compelling. For readers not knowledgeable about people with disabilities, Levine perfectly summarizes the work we do, explaining that “[i]t is not uncommon for individuals with disabilities, once they receive the appropriate services, structure, and supports, to be able to exercise the talents they posses and achieve the goals that would otherwise continue to elude them.” In addition, through his close study of Joseph, Levine shows how characteristics of individuals with autism can often be both limiting and sources of strengths. In short, Levine’s thesis is quite credible, and I recommend his book.”
Steven M. Eidelman is the H. Rodney Sharp Professor of Human Services Policy and Leadership; and Faculty Director of The National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities
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