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Autistic cities: critical urbanism and the politics of neurodiversity

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  • Alberto Vanolo

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Autism and neurodiversity are key topics in current public debate and in the social sciences. A vast multidisciplinary literature has explored spatial dimensions of neurodiversity, particularly by analyzing autistic experiences in private and public spaces and the design of autistic-friendly environments. Building on this literature and by presenting my personal experience as the father of an autistic child, this paper explores connections between critical urban studies and the social and political dimensions of neurodiversity. Focusing on different meanings, positions, and discourses shaping autistic experiences and neurodivergent identities in the capitalist city, the paper draws on the notions of ‘queering’ and ‘cripping’ autism. Lastly, the paper presents four tentative propositions about autistic cities, with two goals in mind: imagining more just, liveable and empowering cities, and suggesting that critical urban studies can themselves be stimulated by the encounter with neurodiversities.

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  • Alberto Vanolo, 2023. "Autistic cities: critical urbanism and the politics of neurodiversity," City, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 27(1-2), pages 190-208, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cityxx:v:27:y:2023:i:1-2:p:190-208
    DOI: 10.1080/13604813.2023.2178273
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