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Grandin,
Dr. Temple
Here, in Temple Grandin's own words, is the story of what it is like
to live with autism, to be among the few people who have broken through
many of the neurological impairments associated with autism. Throughout
her life, she has developed unique coping strategies, including her
famous "squeeze machine," which she modeled after seeing the calming
effect of squeeze chutes on cattle. She describes her painful isolation
growing up "different" and her discovery of visual symbols to interpret
the "ways of the natives." Thinking In Pictures also gives information
from the front lines of autism, including treatment, medication, and
diagnosis, as well as Temple's insights into genius, savants, sensory
phenomena, and animal behavior. Ultimately, it is Temple's unique ability
to describe the way her visual mind works and how she first made the
connection between her impairment and animal temperament that is the
basis of her extraordinary gift and phenomenal success.
Retail Price: RM 47.90
Format: Book |