Emily writes frequently about autism and related issues, and her work has appeared in print or online at Discover, New York Times, Slate, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, and others. Emily has a B.A. in English with minors in German and History and a Ph.D. in biological sciences, both from The University of Texas at Austin. She also completed postdoctoral work at the University of California, San Francisco and has taught graduate and undergraduate biology for many years.
Emily Willingham
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The legacy of Steve Silberman and his book, ‘NeuroTribes’
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26 September 2024 | 8 min read
Spotted around the web: Week of 29 October 2018
Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 29 October.
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Book Review: A mother finds reward in risk
In “The Boy Who Loved Too Much,” a woman tries to cocoon her son, who has Williams syndrome, from life’s insults but later realizes her protective instincts carry dangers of their own.
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Spotted around the web: Week of 22 October 2018
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Spotted around the web: Week of 22 October 2018
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26 October 2018 | 4 min read
Spotted around the web: Week of 15 October 2018
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Spotted around the web: Week of 15 October 2018
By
Emily Willingham
19 October 2018 | 4 min read
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