The Autistic Brain by Temple Grandin is her latest book on ASD – Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Grandin is the poster child (now 70) for successful treatment of people with ASD. In this book, she covers the latest research on the causes, diagnoses, and treatment of ASD.“Well, she certainly is an odd little girl,” [the doctor] told mother.
Dr. Grandin is a high-functioning person on the “spectrum.” For example, she is verbal. Some people on the spectrum, never learn to speak. However, she has a very non-typical brain anatomy. She has had many brain scans with different technologies. This is practically a hobby of hers. She believes and argues that ASD is a brain problem; nature first, nurture second.
She is an advocate for discovering what autistic does best and emphasizing that, not to try to make them fit into the neurotypical track. The is really good advice to everyone. However, she also emphasizes learning turn-taking, manners, and self-control. She says,
“Boys who cry can work for Google. Boys who trash computers cannot.”
Anyone with an interest in ASD should certainly read this book. She has lots of (good) advice for autistics and their parents/teachers
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