Temple Grandin, who suffers from autism, is perhaps the best-known person in the world who suffers from this disorder, which affects 1 in 88 children. Since her birth in 1947, our understanding of autism has undergone a significant metamorphosis, raising hopes than ever that we may finally identify the origins of autism, as well as its potential cures.
The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum by Temple Grandin [Download pdf Below]
Grandin explains advances in neuroimaging and genetic research that link brain science to behavior. He even shares his own brain scan to highlight what abnormalities could explain common symptoms. Grandin accomplishes this by interweaving his own experience with new and impressive discoveries.
Most interestingly, he believes that raising and educating children on the autism spectrum should focus attention on positive qualities that have long been undervalued to encourage their individual contributions. Through her book “The Autistic Brain,” Temple Grandin injects her unique point of view into the center of the autism movement.