Autistic Brain
Thinking Across the Spectrum
By Richard Panek, Temple Grandin | Publisher: HarperCollins
About the book
In The Autistic Brain, New York Times bestselling author Temple Grandin \"has reached a stunning level of sophistication about herself and the science of autism\" (The New York Review of Books).
Winner of a Goodreads Choice Award for Best Nonfiction Book
Temple Grandin may be the most famous person with autism, a condition that affects 1 in 88 children. Since her birth in 1947, our understanding of it has undergone a great transformation, leading to more hope than ever before that we may finally learn the causes of and treatments for autism.
Weaving her own experience with remarkable new discoveries, Grandin introduces the advances in neuroimaging and genetic research that link brain science to behavior, even sharing her own brain scan to show which anomalies might explain common symptoms like challenges with sensory processing. Most excitingly, she argues that raising and educating kids on the autism spectrum requires a strengths-based approach, focusing on their long-overlooked talents to foster their unique contributions.
The Autistic Brain brings Grandin’s singular perspective to the heart of the neurodiversity revolution.
In this essential guide for parents, educators, and individuals on the spectrum, Grandin explores:
- Thinking in Pictures: How different types of thinking—visual, pattern, and word-based—shape the abilities and challenges of individuals with autism.
- The Autistic Brain: A tour inside Grandin’s own mind, using her personal brain scans to connect the latest in brain science to real-world experiences.
- Beyond the Label: Why we must move past the limitations of DSM labels and focus on the unique talents and contributions of every individual.
- Parenting and Education: Practical, actionable advice for helping children and adults on the spectrum thrive by building on their long-overlooked strengths.
Editions of Autistic Brain
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780544227736
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547858180
Read an Excerpt
In The Autistic Brain, New York Times bestselling author Temple Grandin \"has reached a stunning level of sophistication about herself and the science of autism\" (The New York Review of Books).
Winner of a Goodreads Choice Award for Best Nonfiction Book
Temple Grandin may be the most famous person with autism, a condition that affects 1 in 88 children. Since her birth in 1947, our understanding of it has undergone a great transformation, leading to more hope than ever before that we may finally learn the causes of and treatments for autism.
Weaving her own experience with remarkable new discoveries, Grandin introduces the advances in neuroimaging and genetic research that link brain science to behavior, even sharing her own brain scan to show which anomalies might explain common symptoms like challenges with sensory processing. Most excitingly, she argues that raising and educating kids on the autism spectrum requires a strengths-based approach, focusing on their long-overlooked talents to foster their unique contributions.
The Autistic Brain brings Grandin’s singular perspective to the heart of the neurodiversity revolution.
In this essential guide for parents, educators, and individuals on the spectrum, Grandin explores:
- Thinking in Pictures: How different types of thinking—visual, pattern, and word-based—shape the abilities and challenges of individuals with autism.
- The Autistic Brain: A tour inside Grandin’s own mind, using her personal brain scans to connect the latest in brain science to real-world experiences.
- Beyond the Label: Why we must move past the limitations of DSM labels and focus on the unique talents and contributions of every individual.
- Parenting and Education: Practical, actionable advice for helping children and adults on the spectrum thrive by building on their long-overlooked strengths.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Autistic Brain about?
In The Autistic Brain, New York Times bestselling author Temple Grandin \"has reached a stunning level of sophistication about herself and the science of autism\" (The New York Review of Books).
Winner of a Goodreads Choice Award for Best Nonfiction Book
Temple Grandin may be the most famous person with autism, a condition that affects 1 in 88 children. Since her birth in 1947, our understanding of it has undergone a great transformation, leading to more hope than ever before that we may finally learn the causes of and treatments for autism.
Weaving her own experience with remarkable new discoveries, Grandin introduces the advances in neuroimaging and genetic research that link brain science to behavior, even sharing her own brain scan to show which anomalies might explain common symptoms like challenges with sensory processing. Most excitingly, she argues that raising and educating kids on the autism spectrum requires a strengths-based approach, focusing on their long-overlooked talents to foster their unique contributions.
The Autistic Brain brings Grandin’s singular perspective to the heart of the neurodiversity revolution.
In this essential guide for parents, educators, and individuals on the spectrum, Grandin explores:
- Thinking in Pictures: How different types of thinking—visual, pattern, and word-based—shape the abilities and challenges of individuals with autism.
- The Autistic Brain: A tour inside Grandin’s own mind, using her personal brain scans to connect the latest in brain science to real-world experiences.
- Beyond the Label: Why we must move past the limitations of DSM labels and focus on the unique talents and contributions of every individual.
- Parenting and Education: Practical, actionable advice for helping children and adults on the spectrum thrive by building on their long-overlooked strengths.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Autistic Brain?
Medicine and Nursing > Medical specialties, branches of medicine > Psychiatry > Psychiatric and mental disorders
Where can I read a sample of Autistic Brain?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780544227736
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Autistic Brain?
Richard Panek, Temple Grandin
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Autistic Brain is available as paperback(ISBN 9780544227736) and ebook(ISBN 9780547858180)
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