
The Autistic Brain
Thinking Across the Spectrum
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Andrea Gallo
A cutting-edge account of the latest science of autism, from the best-selling author and advocate.
When Temple Grandin was born in 1947, autism had only just been named. Today it is more prevalent than ever, with one in 88 children diagnosed on the spectrum. And our thinking about it has undergone a transformation in her lifetime: Autism studies have moved from the realm of psychology to neurology and genetics, and there is far more hope today than ever before thanks to groundbreaking new research into causes and treatments. Now Temple Grandin reports from the forefront of autism science, bringing her singular perspective to a thrilling journey into the heart of the autism revolution.
Weaving her own experience with remarkable new discoveries, Grandin introduces the neuroimaging advances and genetic research that link brain science to behavior, even sharing her own brain scan to show us which anomalies might explain common symptoms. We meet the scientists and self-advocates who are exploring innovative theories of what causes autism and how we can diagnose and best treat it. Grandin also highlights long-ignored sensory problems and the transformative effects we can have by treating autism symptom by symptom, rather than with an umbrella diagnosis. Most exciting, she argues that raising and educating kids on the spectrum isn’t just a matter of focusing on their weaknesses; in the science that reveals their long-overlooked strengths she shows us new ways to foster their unique contributions.
From the “aspies” in Silicon Valley to the five-year-old without language, Grandin understands the true meaning of the word spectrum. The Autistic Brain is essential listening from the most respected and beloved voices in the field.
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My continual frustration at work seemed to start with our latest Director, not the directorship itself, but many unfortunate events that compiled at an inconvenient time. 1st my new supposedly Awesome Analytics Computer did not operate all my software that my last PC was able to, that I had to turn-in because it was old. I was fed up and sent and email to the director and two other high level leaders. Basically, I was told to Shut up and Color. I was counseled by my Supervisor and manager, and told I should not expect great things from a new organization and not expect things today like I had in the past. Besides my computer not fully functional, the two alternative functions eventually failed. One task used to be accomplished in less than 30 seconds and now takes over 1 hour. So, I am now less frustrated, anxiety almost non-existent and leadership understands business will take much longer to accomplish. Windows 11 removed the Quick Launch feature that existed since 2007, still is a burden but Leadership knows everyone’s tasks will take much longer.
Temple’s book was very informative, especially the detail of research and DSM definitions from non-existent to existing and then dropping Asperger’s and retaining Autism. The different type of Thinkers, the importance of social skills and not to dwell on deficit but work with positive aspects. Not Diagnosed as Autistic, but born with Klinefelter’s Syndrome, but not Diagnosed until Age 22. Now a days Expectant Mothers are made aware via amniocentesis of issues that may arise. We are able to share with Expectant Mothers how we turned out and it is not a reason to terminate to pregnancy. Prior to amniocentesis most did not find out until they tried to have children. So I hope they keep doing research to help expectant families to they can prep and not abort. We may have eventually, had a lightbulb, but with Thomas Edison we had it soon due to stick-to-id-ness.
Problems at may have gotten me fired, after calmed down, thought I maybe Autistic, this book helped me better understand myself.
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So much wonderful information!
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actually helpful
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I didn’t know what I didn’t know 
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Great Read
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It's thoroughly informative and relatable
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Very Interesting
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