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The Autistic Brain
Thinking Across the Spectrum
Book • 2013
The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum explores Temple Grandin's life experiences as a person with autism, along with advances in neuroscience and neuroimaging.
The book discusses the biological background of autism, historical misconceptions, and the benefits of modern diagnostic techniques.
It emphasizes the importance of recognizing individual strengths and contributions of people on the autism spectrum, rather than focusing solely on their deficits.
Grandin also introduces the concept of three types of thinkers: visual, verbal, and pattern thinkers, highlighting how awareness of these can be beneficial in various settings.
The book discusses the biological background of autism, historical misconceptions, and the benefits of modern diagnostic techniques.
It emphasizes the importance of recognizing individual strengths and contributions of people on the autism spectrum, rather than focusing solely on their deficits.
Grandin also introduces the concept of three types of thinkers: visual, verbal, and pattern thinkers, highlighting how awareness of these can be beneficial in various settings.
