The Autistic Brain : Thinking Across the Spectrum

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 is essential reading from the most respected and beloved voices in the field. Read more... Abstract: 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 is essential reading from the most respected and beloved voices in the field Want to read just one book about autism? Read this. Written by Temple Grandin, one of the world's most accomplished and well-known adults with autism, this thought-provoking, insightful and inspirational book - with illustrative diagrams and key points pulled out for emphasis - will assist not only fellow autistics and families with affected members, but also researchers and physicians seeking to better understand the condition. 'An extraordinary source of inspiration for autistic children, their parents - and all people' — Time 'The Autistic Brain can both enlighten readers with little exposure to autism and offer hope and compassion to those who live with the condition' — Scientific American 'Grandin has helped us understand autism not just as a phenomenon, but as a different but coherent mode of existence that otherwise confounds us...' — New York Times 'Enjoyable, insightful read' — ***** Reader review 'This book is a delight from start to finish' — ***** Reader review 'Superb, readable book' — ***** Reader review 'Great book. Very insightful and easy to follow' — ***** Reader review ******************************************************************************************** It's estimated that one in almost a hundred people are diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum but there is far more hope for them today than ever before thanks to ground-breaking new research. In this fascinating and highly readable book, Temple Grandin offers her own experience as an autistic person alongside remarkable new discoveries about the autistic brain, as well as genetic research. She highlights long-ignored sensory problems as well as the need to treat autism symptom by symptom , rather than with an umbrella diagnosis. Most exciting of all, she argues that raising and educating children on the autistic spectrum needs to be less about focusing on their weaknesses , and more about fostering their unique contributions . Written in a clear, concise and accessible way, with illustrative diagrams and key points pulled out for emphasis, this is an all-encompassing guide that will change the perception of autism. A Cutting-edge Account Of The Latest Science Of Autism, From The Best-selling Author And Advocate Temple Grandin Is A Star, A Time Magazine Top 100 Hero And An Inspiration To Millions Worldwide. Since She Started Writing And Speaking About Autism, The Number Of People Diagnosed With It Has Skyrocketed--but So Has The Research That Is Transforming Our Understanding Of The Autistic Brain. Now She Brings Her Singular Perspective To A Thrilling Journey Through The Autism Revolution. Weaving Her Own Experience With Remarkable New Discoveries, She Introduces The Neuroimaging Advances And Genetic Research That Link Brain Science To Behavior, Even Sharing Her Own Brain Scans From Numerous Studies. We Meet The Scientists And Self-advocates Who Are Introducing Innovative Theories Of What Causes, How We Diagnose, And How Best To Treat Autism. She Highlights Long-ignored Sensory Problems And The Treatments That Might Help Them, And Warns Of The Dangers Of Politics Defining The Diagnosis Of Autism Spectrum. Most Exciting, In The Science That Has Begun To Reveal The Long-overlooked Strengths Conferred By Autism, She Finds A Route To More Effective Mainstreaming And A Way To Unleash The Unique Advantages Of Autistic People. 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 Reading From The Most Respected And Beloved Voices In The Field-- The Autistic Brain. The Meanings Of Autism ; Lighting Up The Autistic Brain ; Sequencing The Autistic Brain ; Hiding And Seeking -- Rethinking The Autistic Brain. Looking Past The Labels ; Knowing Your Own Strengths ; Rethinking In Pictures ; From The Margins To The Mainstream -- Appendix. The Aq Test. Temple Grandin And Richard Panek. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 217-228) And Index. 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 reading from the most respected and beloved voices in the field "A cutting-edge account of the latest science of autism, from the best-selling author and advocate. Temple Grandin is a star, a Time Magazine top 100 Hero and an inspiration to millions worldwide. Since she started writing and speaking about autism, the number of people diagnosed with it has skyrocketed--but so has the research that is transforming our understanding of the autistic brain. Now she brings her singular perspective to a thrilling journey through the autism revolution. Weaving her own experience with remarkable new discoveries, she introduces the neuroimaging advances and genetic research that link brain science to behavior, even sharing her own brain scans from numerous studies. We meet the scientists and self-advocates who are introducing innovative theories of what causes, how we diagnose, and how best to treat autism. She highlights long-ignored sensory problems and the treatments that might help them, and warns of the dangers of politics defining the diagnosis of autism spectrum. Most exciting, in the science that has begun to reveal the long-overlooked strengths conferred by autism, she finds a route to more effective mainstreaming and a way to unleash the unique advantages of autistic people. 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 reading from the most respected and beloved voices in the field"-- Provided by publisher 'an Extraordinary Source Of Inspiration For Autistic Children, Their Parents - And All People' Time It's Estimated That One In Almost A Hundred People Are Diagnosed As Being On The Autistic Spectrum But There Is Far More Hope For Them Today Than Ever Before Thanks To Groundbreaking New Research. In This Fascinating And Highly Readable Book, Temple Grandin Offers Her Own Experience As An Autistic Person Alongside Remarkable New Discoveries About The Autistic Brain, As Well As Genetic Research. She Also Highlights Long-ignored Sensory Problems As Well As The Need To Treat Autism Symptom By Symptom, Rather Than With An Umbrella Diagnosis. Most Exciting Of All, She Argues That Raising And Educating Children On The Autistic Spectrum Needs To Be Less About Focusing On Their Weaknesses, And More About Fostering Their Unique Contributions. 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. Most excitingly, she argues that raising and educating kids on the autism spectrum must focus on their long-overlooked strengths to foster their unique contributions. The Autistic Brain brings Grandin's singular perspective into the heart of the autism revolution. WINNER OF 'BEST NON FICTION' IN THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS 2013It's estimated that one in almost a hundred people are diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum but there is far more hope for them today than ever before thanks to groundbreaking new research. In this fascinating and highly readable book, Temple Grandin offers her own experience as an autistic person alongside remarkable new discoveries about the autistic brain, as well as genetic research. She also highlights long-ignored sensory problems as well as the need to treat autism symptom by symptom, rather than with an umbrella diagnosis. Most exciting of all, she argues that raising and educating children on the autistic spectrum needs to be less about focusing on their weaknesses, and more about fostering their unique contributions "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 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, evan sharing her own brain scan to show which anomalies might explain common symptoms. Most excitingly, she argues that parents and teachers of kids on the autism spectrum must focus on their long-overlooked strengths to foster their unique contributions." p. 4 of cover Prologue vii Part I: The Autistic Brain 1. The Meanings of Autism 3 2. Lighting Up the Autistic Brain 20 3. Sequencing the Autistic Brain 47 4. Hiding and Seeking 66 Part II: Rethinking the Autistic Brain 5. Failing on the Spectrum 99 6. Knowing Your Own Strengths 115 7. Rethinking in Pictures 131 8. From the Margins to the Mainstream 164 Acknowledgments 199 Notes 201 Appendix 212 Index 213 It's estimated that one in almost a hundred people are diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum but there is far more hope for them today than ever before thanks to new research. In this book, the author offers her own experience as an autistic person alongside remarkable new discoveries about the autistic brain, as well as genetic research. Offers author's own experience as an autistic person alongside remarkable new discoveries about the autistic brain, as well as genetic research. This book highlights long-ignored sensory problems as well as the need to treat autism symptom by symptom, rather than with an umbrella diagnosis. Offers The Latest Research And Science On Autism, Including New Neuroimaging And Genetic Research That Provides New Theories On What Causes Autism Spectrum Disorders As Well As New Ways To Treat And Diagnose Them. I have before me as a reviewer for amazon.com/vine an Advance Reading Copy of Grandin's THE AUTISTIC BRAIN (2013). Notably absent are a score or more of illustrations.